OpinionEditorial: Unique Xmas we should all celebrateThe Marsden Cross is known to most of us only as a photograph. It is on a remote northern shore in the Bay of Islands, not as accessible as Waitangi or Russell.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldPope's un-merry Christmas messageThe dangers of working too hard and succumbing to gossip can be found in every office - including the administrative body of the Roman Catholic Church.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldGirls choose death over rapeCaptured Yazidi girls in Iraq are killing themselves to escape rape and torture at the hands of Isis (Islamic State) militants holding them prisoner.23 Dec 04:00 PM
World'Allahu Akbar' knifeman shot by French policeFrench police have shot dead a man who attacked them with a knife in a police station while shouting "Allahu Akbar", a source says.20 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandCase over Buddha ad to proceedA Rangoon court has upheld charges of insulting religion against a New Zealand bar manager and his two Burmese colleagues.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi denies he insulted Buddha in BurmaA New Zealand manager accused of insulting Buddhism in a promotional poster for a bar in Rangoon, Burma, has pleaded not guilty to three charges.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ Muslims in tears over supportNew Zealand Muslims were brought to tears by a social media display of solidarity in Sydney during the Lindt cafe siege.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny's empire worth $20mDestiny Church has amassed a $20 million empire in cash, property investments and other assets as a result of its tax exempt status, accounts show.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi faces up to two years in Burmese prisonA Wellington man facing up to two years in a Burmese prison after he allegedly insulted Buddhism only moved back to the area in October with his partner and baby daughter.12 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandDiversity sets the style for Xmas partiesEmployers are changing the way they run Xmas parties to cater for more diverse workplaces, including an increase in Muslims who don't eat ham or drink alcohol.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMPs' new prayer rejectedParliament's Speaker David Carter today announced that the traditional prayer he uses to open daily sittings of Parliament will remain as is, with its Christian references.09 Dec 12:53 AM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Your Destiny is to pay and payFor Hannah Tamaki it must have been the week from - you'll pardon the expression - hell.06 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday Editorial: Destiny shows its true object of worshipSelf-appointed bishop Brian Tamaki was immensely proud of the money raised by his self-created Destiny Church this week. He asked parishioners to put their tithings on stage.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny's $6 million windfallDestiny Church-affiliated charities received nearly $6million in donations in the last year after self-appointed Bishop Brian Tamaki demanded churchgoers give generously.06 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldPope gives top guard his marching ordersIt's not easy being a member of the Swiss Guard. There's the silly uniform to wear, and occasionally you might have to step in and risk your life to save the boss.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBishop paddles north in Marsden's wakeA kayaking Anglican bishop is about halfway through a 250km water pilgrimage from Auckland to the Bay of Islands.03 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul Moon: Why historical milestones should matterBicentenaries are still rare in New Zealand, where reliably recorded history has a frustratingly short reach.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny Church's shower of cashIt looked as if it was raining money at Auckland's Destiny Church on Sunday, in photos tweeted by church leader Bishop Brian Tamaki.01 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldMoses - myth or a man?Actor Christian Bale plays Moses in Ridley Scott's upcoming film <i>Exodus: Gods and Kings.</i> What light does it cast on the historical figure of Moses?30 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldKillers on agencies' radarsMichael Adebowale made no attempt to hide his rage or his thirst for revenge in his online conversation with a jihadi leader in Yemen.26 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Brandon: Science and religion don't have to compete to winThere are many things in life that involve winners and losers, such as the All Blacks versus Wales this weekend.19 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDr Anwar Ghani: Don't link Muslim Kiwis to Isis terrorWe've had reports of abuse by Kiwis who think all Muslims are terrorists. I say to those responsible: when you scream at them as you drive by, you are terrifying them.17 Nov 08:30 PM
WorldHoly Muslim sites face ruinThe site in Mecca where the Prophet Muhammad is said to have been born is about to be "buried under marble" and replaced by a huge royal palace.13 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldPope's problem the size of a palacePope Francis faces a diplomatic quandary when he visits Turkey, after Turkish architects urged him not to set foot in a 1000-room palace built by the President.13 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldOutrage over Mecca mall planThe site in Mecca where the Prophet Mohamed is said to have been born is about to be "buried under marble".12 Nov 09:38 PM
New ZealandChildren molested during bible readingA former Auckland teacher posed as a God-fearing churchgoer but behind closed doors molested children while reading passages from the bible, a court has heard.12 Nov 08:49 PM
New ZealandHarsh times created judgmental godsPeople living in hardship are more likely to believe in moralising, high gods, according to a major new study co-authored by New Zealand researchers.10 Nov 09:51 PM
WorldIs this proof Jesus married?Lost Gospel found in the British Library claims Jesus married the prostitute Mary Magdalene and had two children.10 Nov 01:31 AM
New ZealandKiwi forces will help train Iraqis fight ISISThree NZ Defence Force personnel have already left for the Middle East to scope out a role for New Zealand forces to help train Iraqi forces fight ISIS.05 Nov 04:05 AM
