New ZealandCouncil makes 'mockery' of DiwaliAuckland Council has upset the city's Hindu community by trying to hold the Auckland Diwali celebrations a month before the actual religious festival.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandReligion in schools fight heats upThe county’s largest Bible-studies provider has won the right to weigh in on a legal stoush over religious instruction in primary schools.10 Jun 05:26 AM
New ZealandGloriavale: Accusation over benefitsGloriavale Christian Community families could be claiming many thousands of dollars a year in Working for Families subsidies.04 Jun 11:36 PM
WorldRuling backs Muslim job seekerThe US Supreme Court has fortified a law requiring accommodations for employees and job-seekers because of their religious beliefs.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGay and defending DestinyBrian Tamaki's comments on "gaypower" have been defended by an unlikely ally - an openly gay man who is close friends with the Destiny Church leader.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandA look at life inside GloriavaleA photojournalist was given full access to the daily lives of Gloriavale residents.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos: Life inside GloriavaleCameron McLaren spent two days in the isolated Gloriavale West Coast community in May as part of a project to document the reclusive Christian community in a book.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTamaki 'not alone in anti-gay views'A religious expert claims controversial preacher Brian Tamaki is not the only Christian group leader promoting anti-gay views.31 May 10:58 PM
New ZealandLeader 'is no man of God'The woman who put Gloriavale cult leader Hopeful Christian in prison says he is no man of God and labelled him a “pervert”.31 May 07:47 AM
New ZealandCherie Howie: 'Gaypower and fire' - the Destiny church conferenceIt's just after six on a Friday night and I'm outside the City of God. Polarising religious leader, the self-styled Bishop Brian Tamaki, is launching the annual conference.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMangere Muslim school in money probeThe country's largest Muslim school is under investigation for the way it spent public money after complaints were made to officials during a review.29 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No more hiding in shadows'The woman who put Gloriavale Christian Community guru Hopeful Christian in prison for indecent assault has had her name suppression lifted so she can tell her story.29 May 02:30 AM
WorldArchbishops knew of sex abuse priestTwo Sydney archbishops knew of paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale's "sexual problems" and that he should be kept away from children, an inquiry has heard.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSaving boy brought me closer to dadHarman Singh says act of cradling young boy who had been hit by car helped him cope with father's death. "If he could see me right now, I think he would be proud."26 May 06:58 PM
WorldPope misses going out for pizzaThe Pope has disclosed that he has not watched television for 25 years - not even the matches played by his beloved Buenos Aires football team.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHindu temple to open in WestAuckland's third new Hindu temple this year will open in Henderson next month.25 May 05:00 PM
WorldIrish vote reverberates across ItalyItaly is now the only western European country that does not recognise either same-sex marriage or civil unions.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWads of cash for DestinyDestiny Church is circulating images of wads of cash and the Twitter hashtag "iwannagive" to followers before its annual conference.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandReligion in schools: Like David vs GoliathThe lawyer for a man trying to remove religious instruction from schools has used the analogy of David and Goliath.21 May 12:12 AM
New ZealandShould Bible studies be taught at school?The provider of Bible studies will argue in court today for the right to be heard in a legal battle over religious studies being taught in state schools.20 May 09:32 PM
World'Cardinal tried to bribe me'Cardinal George Pell tried to bribe a victim of paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale, an Australian royal commission has heard.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis want religion question to stayNew Zealanders want the next census to continue to ask about religion.18 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandMum's praise for Sikh heroThe mother of a 6-year-old hit by a car as he walked to school believes he owes his life to the actions of a Sikh man who removed his turban to stem the bleeding.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBible studies a touchy subjectProviders of Bible studies at more than 660 public Kiwi schools will head to the High Court next week to fight to keep religious studies in our classrooms.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnwed 'cheap prostitutes' students toldSecondary school students were handed a pamphlet branding women in de facto relationships "cheap prostitutes".16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSelfless Sikh praised worldwide"Anyone would have done the same." Harman Singh woke up yesterday to hundreds of messages praising his humanity.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It wasn't about the turban'"He didn't care that his head was uncovered in public. He just wanted to help this little boy that he had no relation to."15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandZoroastrians try to beat extinctionOne of the world's oldest religions is facing extinction, and will be fighting for its survival in Auckland later this year. Plus, how religious is your suburb? Use our interactive.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMuslims most likely to be unemployedNot all religions and their followers are equal in New Zealand, a Herald investigation into the state of faith has found.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow religious is your suburb?Rich Kiwis are turning their backs on God but churches shouldn't waste energy on being “up to date”, expert claims. Our interactive shows religious your suburb is.13 May 02:15 AM
New ZealandWellington: A spiritual place?Wellingtonians may be godless but that doesn't mean they've lost their religion. Use our interactive map to discover more.12 May 09:47 PM
New ZealandWellington the godless capitalAnd ten other facts we've gleaned from our investigation into religion in New Zealand. Use our interactive map to discover more.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGod moves in next doorA Catholic neighbour is upset over the arrival of a 6.4m religious statue next door, saying it is "bizarre" and "offensive".09 May 05:00 PM
