New ZealandExorcisms on the rise in New ZealandExorcisms and spiritual deliverance are on the rise in New Zealand, even among those who aren't Christian, some deliverance ministers say.30 Sep 02:33 AM
OpinionTrotter: Bar mitzvah worth copyingI have been invited to a number of special celebrations over the years but it was only recently I had the opportunity to attend a bar mitzvah.29 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldChurch: Urgent need for more exorcistsSpeaking in tongues, levitating and vomiting nails may seem far-fetched, but experts from the Catholic Church claim there's a sharp rise in people dabbling in Satanism.26 Sep 08:06 PM
WorldInside China's secret brainwash centresFrom the outside it looks like any other holiday village in China. But hidden inside one of the region's picturesque mountains is a dark and forbidding place.18 Sep 02:50 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Liam Malone storms ahead to take his second gold in RioWatch NZH Focus: Liam Malone storms ahead to win his second gold of the Paralympics in the the Men's 400m T44 in Rio. Prince Charles honours thousands of soldiers from New Zealand and other Pacific islands killed 100 years at Battle of the Somme. And Hillary Clinton returns to the campaign trail after a bout of pneumonia that side-lined her for three days. Watch15 Sep 06:59 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: It is no religious cover-upCOMMENT: Burkinis be damned is the one-sided debate raging here in France. Comeback king Nicolas Sarkozy has promised voters he'll ban the burkini.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Hillary Clinton unwellWatch NZH focus - Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton was unwell and seen "fainting" at a ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of 9/11. At least 90 people are dead after airstrikes continued to rain in north-western Syria. And hundreds of firefighters are battling to contain wildfires on the northern Greek island of Thassos. Watch11 Sep 07:15 PM
RoyalsBritish traditions are under threatBritish laws and traditions such as Christmas are under threat and must be vigorously upheld to stop ethnic segregation dividing society, according to a review.11 Sep 04:12 AM
New ZealandMother Teresa canonisation celebrated in AucklandMother Teresa of Calcutta will be canonised a Catholic saint on Sunday in Rome, but commemorations in Auckland will involve people of many faiths.01 Sep 06:11 AM
WorldChurches need bouncers to avoid terrorismChurches should have a 'bouncer' on the door throughout services to improve security an expert warns small parish churches are more at risk of attack.31 Aug 12:02 AM
New ZealandHistoric vestments stolen from churchIrreplaceable century-old vestments have been stolen from a Wellington church.29 Jul 04:30 AM
WorldBritish churches placed on terror alertBritain's intelligence agencies have said a terrorist attack in the UK is "highly likely" following attacks in other parts of Europe.27 Jul 06:32 AM
New ZealandJob seeker told scarf has to goA Muslim woman's employment hopes were dashed when a prospective manager told her not to bother applying for a jewellery store job because of her scarf.18 Jul 06:47 PM
TravelNew dress code for Angkor templesVisitors who dress immodestly will not be allowed to enter Cambodia's famed Angkor temple complex07 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Muslims break traditionSome Auckland Muslims are ditching tradition and breaking holy month fasting at restaurants or bars instead of mosques or with family at home.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis' questions for GodAn Auckland church has given Kiwis a chance to put their burning queries about life's mysteries to the big man upstairs.02 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Fed by hatred - why Isis loves TrumpCOMMENT: Persecuting religious state gives it power to inspire acts in its name.17 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMiles-Mojab: Muslims must denounce hateCOMMENT: I write this as a Muslim even though being a Muslim does not define me.16 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBorder decisions condemn countries to conflictIn the same way, people in 100 years will live with the consequences of the decisions we make now.15 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleTeen released from gay conversion campShe's 17, gay, and was being held against her will. But after her extended family got involved, Sarah was released.09 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandShorter fast for Kiwi MuslimsAhmadi Muslim convert Lee Eastham, 34, has been abstaining from food every Monday and Thursday as a "practice run" for his first Ramadan fast.05 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe Emoji Bible has arrivedOne if the most widely translated works in history has been given a very 21st-century update.31 May 06:20 AM
New ZealandWork on Holy Trinity's organ beginsThe first parts of what will be New Zealand's largest musical instrument have arrived at Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral.31 May 02:53 AM
OpinionRaybon KanKan: Catholic students wake up to wrong farceDearly beloved: there's a petition to challenge the dress code for this year's school ball at St Dominic's Catholic College, a girls' high school in West Auckland.25 May 08:28 PM
LifestyleWhy church-goers live longerA study reveals a link between attending religious services and a longer life expectancy.17 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandReport: no defence for religion in schoolsA challenge to religious instruction in state schools on the grounds of direct discrimination could not be legally defended by the Ministry of Education, documents say.15 May 02:04 AM
New ZealandAnglican Synod fails to approve gay marriagesGay Anglicans are reacting with a mix of fury and resignation after the Anglican Synod today failed to approve the blessing of gay marriages.12 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Today I hang my head in shame'Liberal Anglican priest Dr Helen Jacobi says she is ashamed of her Church after it postponed "blessings" for gay marriages for at least two years.12 May 01:44 AM
KahuReligious ban could extend to karakiaMaori prayers could be banned from the classroom if campaigners are successful in their bid to remove religious instruction from state schools.04 May 05:30 PM
TravelChina: Mogao's Grottoes of the BuddhasIt took some time to adjust to the gloom after the bright sunshine outside.20 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm going to get this demon out of you'A nurse has described a bizarre community exorcism in Auckland where a travelling pastor allegedly punched her in the face to cleanse her of demons.20 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandSetback in Bible in Schools caseSecular education campaigners have faced a significant setback in their legal fight to ban the Bible from public schools.06 Apr 07:25 PM
EditorialEditorial: Islamic peace mission must condemn hateThe moderation and maturity of Muslims in New Zealand was evident once again in their response to the Egyptian initiative.06 Apr 05:00 PM
