New ZealandSent to 'take control' of NZ mosquesEgypt is sending imams as part of new drive to reduce radicalisation and counter jihadism.04 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldStigmata claims divide SamoansA woman claiming to have suffered stigmata -- the injuries Jesus suffered when he was crucified -- has become the subject of hot debate.31 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandNZ can 'show way' on religious toleranceNew Zealand provides a model of religious tolerance for the rest of the world, former Prime Minister Helen Clark said yesterday.30 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Why I'm sick of being an atheist - it can be stressfulCOMMENT: For me Easter Monday is a great time to reflect on how boring it is to be an atheist.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ a popular destination for RamadanShorter fasting days during the Islamic holy month could be the attraction to draw wealthy Muslim tourists to New Zealand, a University of Auckland academic says.27 Mar 04:26 AM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Bury Easter once and for allCOMMENT: It's time to let Easter go. Its spiritual significance is non-existent and its recreational function an annoyance.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOut of dark times spring light and lifeWhen others let us down the hope present in the Easter story still stands. It's a hope that stands for eternity.25 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Religious day merits respect amid diversityCOMMENT: Something remarkable happens tomorrow in countries such as New Zealand.23 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: No version of Allah condones such behaviourCOMMENT: The tenets of Muslim belief are not compatible with a secular society, writes Alan Duff.23 Mar 01:05 AM
WorldBishop: Judas may not have been so badJudas may be one of the hardest of all historical figures to present in a good light, but prominent clerics have lent voices to calls for a reappraisal.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJeff Tallon: Abuse has no place in debate on science and creationCOMMENT: Alan Duff's vitriol and vilification of religion is counter-scientific and unwarranted.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Creation myth a galactic fallacyCOMMENT: Humans invented God - not vice-versa - as handy tool for manipulating others.14 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldMan faces jail for saying God isn't realA Russian man is being prosecuted for writing a post on social media that equated the Bible to a "collection of Jewish fairytales".03 Mar 10:17 PM
WorldPell blames bishop for paedophile priest moveAustralian Cardinal George Pell has laid blame for failing to act against a paedophile priest on the dying former bishop of Ballarat.01 Mar 08:30 PM
TaxGloriavale leaders defend tax statusLeaders of the Gloriavale Christian Community have opened up to the public after revelations the group has more than $40 million in assets.29 Feb 03:52 AM
WorldPope joins chorus of anti-Trump voicesPope Francis has added the strongest voice yet to a growing chorus of world leaders taking a stand against the celebrity candidate.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRichard Dawkins suffers strokeWell-known atheist and biologist has been forced to cancel his upcoming New Zealand tour due to health problems.12 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandFear of God: It's what makes us nicerScientists have found a long-awaited explanation as to why humans have for centuries maintained orderly societies: the fear of an angry god.10 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhere to eat this Chinese New YearFood is key to Chinese New Year, and families and restaurants will ring in the Year of the Monkey with special feasts.09 Feb 05:11 AM
New ZealandDestiny's prices doubleDestiny Church wants its faithful to dig deeper this year, almost doubling the cost of tickets to attend its annual conference.23 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldCameron backs banning of veil in public placesMuslim women can be banned from wearing veils in schools, courts and other British institutions, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.19 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Fanatics want to darken our dawnMany of us want to know what makes Muslims tick, writes Alan Duff. Don't send me death threats yet, you of Muslim faith. This columnist is not out to get you.13 Jan 01:48 AM
World5 Facts about Sunnis and ShiasA look at Islam's two main denominations to help make sense of the Saudi-Iran crisis.06 Jan 09:28 PM
OpinionBen Rich: Saudi executions just business as usualThe beheadings sent a clear message to militant Islamists and the Shi'a that the state would not hesitate to employ its monopoly on violence against those who challenged its authority, writes Ben Rich.05 Jan 01:50 AM
OpinionGwynne DyerOnus on Muslim world to quash Isis sex slaveryIslamic law forbids the enslavement of Muslims, but all that did was to encourage a roaring trade in the enslavement of non-Muslims that lasted for over a thousand years, writes Gwynne Dyer.04 Jan 07:14 PM
New ZealandAct changes life for humble heroThe image of Harman Singh helping Daejon Pahia circulated around the world. The Herald finds out what's been happening to his life.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLet your Christmas light shine on othersChurch bestows message of hope, peace, joy and love.18 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldBrits petition to keep Trump out of UKDonald Trump has stepped up his war of words with British officials over what he calls the UK's "massive Muslim problem".12 Dec 10:49 PM
OpinionZain Ali: Let's show goodwill towards Islam at ChristmasCan there be goodwill toward Islam? I believe there can be goodwill, but this will require us to look beyond the likes of Isis and al-Qaeda, writes Zain Ali.08 Dec 08:46 PM
OpinionDEBATE: Should we avoid the word 'Christmas'?BIG DEBATE: Dame Susan Devoy says she isn't the Grinch while Bishop Ross Bay warns of the dangers of expunging "Christmas" from migrants' vocabulary.25 Nov 08:47 PM
