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
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
