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
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 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 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 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
