OpinionSam Judd: Will religion save the environment?Whatever it is that we believe, we are all in this together and we need all the tools and networks that we can get, writes Sam Judd.19 Aug 09:37 PM
OpinionComment: Five myths about yogaYoga has become one of the most fashionable practices in the world. Yet a number of myths have grown up around it. Andrea Jain debunks five of the biggest.17 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandGreens keep up criticism of GloriavaleGreen Party's education spokeswoman has entered into a war of words with the Christian community over how young people there are being taught.11 Aug 02:50 AM
New ZealandGloriavale's men the match-makersA new documentary on Gloriavale has revealed more about what it's like to live in the West Coast community - and how its residents react when someone walks out.09 Aug 06:39 PM
New ZealandFake profile reportedly used to proposition womanA fake Facebook profile set up in the birth name of Gloriavale leader Hopeful Christian has reportedly been used to proposition a Greymouth woman.04 Aug 05:17 AM
New ZealandGloriavale hits back at curriculum claimsGreen MP Catherine Delahunty said she was concerned the school's narrow curriculum prevented pupils, especially girls, from going on to tertiary study.03 Aug 09:41 AM
New ZealandSexist lessons at GloriavalePoliticians will demand answers from education bosses over what the extreme fundamentalist school is teaching girls - besides how to expertly wash men's clothes.01 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday Editorial: Gloriavale kids need a broader educationGreen MP Catherine Delahunty will get plenty of support for her attempt to find out what sort of education is being provided to children in the Gloriavale school.01 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldSatanic statue unveiled in DetroitA Satanic organisation has unveiled a controversial Baphomet sculpture in Detroit.27 Jul 10:13 PM
New ZealandBaby Leo's father set to sue churchThe father of baby Leo says hundreds of former Exclusive Brethren members want to sue the church over alleged "brainwashing" tactics and human rights abuses.26 Jul 12:07 AM
New ZealandUnholy scientists losing their priestsThe "declining religiosity" of scientists working on the summer ice of Antarctica has ended a long-standing relationship with New Zealand priests.23 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTom Cruise planning 'Scientology CNN'Despite recent rumours he might be leaving the church, Tom Cruise and the Church of Scientology have plans for a new TV news network, which has been dubbed “Scientology’s CNN”.14 Jul 04:30 AM
WorldTigris river of blood in Isis videoIsis has released new footage from its deadliest massacre, showing executions on an industrial scale at a military base.13 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleEmerging designers to open NZ fashion weekTen emerging fashion designers have been selected to open four shows at New Zealand Fashion Week in a colourful display of garments made from Indian saris.12 Jul 10:50 PM
WorldWomen held in Morocco for 'tight' dressesA campaign grows in support of two Moroccan woman accused of "gross indecency" for wearing dresses considered provocative.10 Jul 02:55 AM
New ZealandCatholics called upon to save town's churchCatholics are being called en-masse to attend Mass in Ross to save the town's last remaining church from closure.06 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandAward for hero SikhMan who removed his turban to help a seriously injured young boy honoured for his "outstanding compassion and empathy".03 Jul 12:06 AM
WorldIsis' threat to 'Christians' missedJihadists warned "Christians" to avoid Tunisia for their summer holidays seven weeks before last weekend's attack, one of several warning signs missed.01 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe religious reason Bieber's in SydneyThe Hillsong Church has confirmed the 21-year-old pop star is in town, saying in a statement that he is a "delegate".29 Jun 03:00 AM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Hypocrisy laid bare when cloak of virtue slipsColin Craig seems to be in the long tradition of public figures who wrap themselves in a cloak of virtue but fail to live up to standards, writes Paul Thomas.25 Jun 09:07 PM
New ZealandDiwali decision 'disrespectful' - priestDates and times for the Auckland Diwali Festival will not be changed, and celebrations will be held in the city three weeks before the actual day.25 Jun 02:28 AM
LifestylePope admits divorce may be 'morally necessary'Pope Francis says that it may be acceptable, or even "morally necessary", for married couples to split up if they are at war with each other.25 Jun 01:30 AM
WorldIsis grows even more brutalIsis jihadists have threatened "a calamity for kuffars" over the fasting month of Ramadan, and released a gruesome video of unorthodox execution methods.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale school: Officials give verdictA Christian school has been given a clean bill of health by the Education Review Office.24 Jun 04:25 AM
OpinionSix things not to say during RamadanNo, I'm not starving myself for 30 days, and sorry, but even if you keep quiet I'm still not going to eat one of your crisps.21 Jun 11:50 PM
WorldPope lays climate guilt at feet of richPope Francis has blamed the rich and powerful for placing the planet in unprecedented danger as he demanded urgent and concerted global action against climate change.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSikh club ban: How readers reactedDo you agree with the Cosmopolitan Club barring a Sikh for wearing a turban? We ran an online NZ Herald poll to find out...18 Jun 02:43 AM
New ZealandBarred for wearing turban"I tried to explain that the turban is part of my faith and it is not a headgear that I can take off, but the reception just refused to accept that."17 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandRamadan: Fasting NZ styleA University of Auckland academic wants guidelines on Ramadan fasting observance times to prevent confusion over fasting periods among Muslims.17 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldPope gets political in green causeStand by for an unholy row as the Pope comes out as perhaps the world's most effective environmental campaigner.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCross removed from Mt RoskillA cross on the summit of Auckland's Mt Roskill was removed this week.12 Jun 05:48 AM
