New ZealandShock after Buddhas refused by SalliesThe Salvation Army would not sell Buddha statues - or icons of other religions - in its charity shops.14 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandParents complain about religious classesPastor regrets saying the kingdom of heaven must infiltrate schools.14 Dec 05:22 PM
OpinionWarning for NZ in rise of extremismCOMMENT: A number of lessons can be learned from Belgium. This is particularly true for NZ where the problem of Islamic extremism is much more manageable.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPope prays for quake-affected KaikouraA message from Pope Francis will be delivered this weekend to Kiwis affected by last month's Kaikoura earthquake.01 Dec 03:48 AM
New ZealandTamaki: 'Quakes are God's loudhailer'Controversial pentecostal church leader Brian Tamaki is now warning his followers tremors are a divine alarm after blaming recent destructive quakes on gay people.28 Nov 10:10 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Beliefs that defy explanationCOMMENT: The more science advances, the more inclined is the human race to cling to nonsense.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Triggering' month sees OUTline calls riseCalls to LGBT support service OUTline are the highest they've ever been.27 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandDestiny at risk of losing tax free statusDestiny Church could be at risk of losing its tax-free status after a member of the public complained to Charities Services.25 Nov 01:11 AM
OpinionRaybon KanKan: The gospel according to BrianCOMMENT: CNN this week had a discussion where the screen read: "Alt-Right Founder Questions If Jews Are People."23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMuslim cleric stood down over commentsA Muslim cleric gave what has been labelled hate speech in an online video has been permanently stood down.22 Nov 10:52 PM
EntertainmentStan Walker on stage... with Brian TamakiStan Walker will headline a men's conference at Destiny Church, less than two weeks after Brian Tamaki blamed natural disasters on gays and sinners.22 Nov 04:08 AM
OpinionAlan DuffDuff: Tamaki's views last thing Kaikoura needsCOMMENT: Blaming quakes on sexual behaviour is a disgraceful insult as our hearts go out to shaken communities.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnlikely ally defends Destiny's TamakiBishop Brian Tamaki is under fire for blaming earthquakes on sinners, murderers and gays in a sermon.20 Nov 05:53 AM
New ZealandPride protest outside Tamaki's sermonLove for all was the message being sent to Brian Tamaki by a group of peaceful protesters outside his Rotorua sermon this morning.19 Nov 08:02 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Why I loathe Brian TamakiTamaki pointed the finger at the gay community, murderers and sinners.19 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Leave Tamaki to his talking mudCOMMENT: Brian Tamaki's comments concerning earthquakes and their function in God's beautiful plan for mankind are beyond reason and beneath contempt.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTamakis strike back in charity rowHannah Tamaki is urging people to donate to a charity drive set up to protest against her husband - boasting that Bishop Brian will enjoy a slice of the cash.19 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandDunne: Destiny Church should pay taxPeter Dunne has echoed calls from the public to strip Destiny Church of its tax-exempt status.18 Nov 07:52 PM
New ZealandDonations to charity in Tamaki's nameDonations to Rainbow Youth are being made in the Destiny Church leader's name after his comment that gays caused Monday's quake.18 Nov 01:30 AM
New Zealand'All immorality to blame for quake'Brian Tamaki now says it's not just gays who caused the earthquake, but all 'extra-sexual' behaviour is to blame.17 Nov 12:32 AM
WorldReporter hits out at racists with pork incidentA BBC reporter has spoken out against racists who hid pork scratchings in her supermarket shopping basket.14 Nov 07:54 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasThe man who ate Lincoln Rd hears the word of GodThe man who ate Lincoln Rd asked as to the whereabouts of God at a couple of food joints this week.11 Nov 02:10 AM
TravelBhutan: A Himalayan kingdomHumour, happiness and harmony lie at the heart of this Himalayan kingdom, writes Sarah Marshall.08 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleBisexual vicar's secret life of prostitutes and orgiesA vicar's wife has told a tribunal how her husband led a double life as a bisexual sex addict.27 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Catholics to ban scattering ashesThe Catholic Church in New Zealand will follow guidelines from the Vatican banning the scattering of ashes.26 Oct 11:45 PM
WorldCatholic Church bans scattering of ashesStrict new Vatican guidelines forbid a list of increasingly popular means of commemorating loved ones.25 Oct 09:55 PM
New ZealandHow Destiny turned our lives aroundTwo women from high-profile fractured relationships have found solace with Destiny Church.22 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionTame: Australia, you're embarrassingCOMMENT: It might have a stronger dollar and a bit more sun, but by more important measures, the Australia of 2016 is embarrassing.15 Oct 09:45 PM
New ZealandFather chased for Bible case costsA father who lost a battle against Bible teaching in his daughter's school now says the school is pursuing him for costs.13 Oct 08:07 PM
New ZealandHokitika minister has been elected Bishop of Te WaipounamuA Hokitika minister has been elected Bishop of Te Waipounamu in the Anglican Maori Church.11 Oct 05:18 AM
OpinionRaybon KanKan: Burqa a mistake we made to get hereCOMMENT: The burqa isn't some post-feminist freedom from a bad hair day. It's a mistake we made to get here.05 Oct 04:00 PM
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
