WorldDevotees re-enact crucifixionRoman Catholic devotees in northern Philippines nailed themselves to crosses as hundreds gathered to watch the annual crucifixion re-enactment.19 Apr 12:13 AM
New ZealandThe fisherman's despairShattered, gutted and shocked beyond words, the despondent group of men and women clung to each other for comfort and reassurance.18 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionHow are NZers celebrating Easter?Only fifty percent of Kiwis reported themselves as 'Christian' in the 2013 census, writes Paul Morris. But what does Easter really mean to most NZers?17 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionEaster is near, Christ will be ignoredEaster is coming with eggs and other trivia; Christ will be ignored, writes Bruce Logan.17 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionSam Clements: Reason, not religion, can save usThis year, Anzac Day closely follows Easter, the most sacredly held period for Christians. One of these narratives is deeply embedded in fact, the other, myth, writes Sam Clements.16 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionGeorge Armstrong: Why Christianity is its own worst enemy at EasterMahatma Gandhi was once asked what was the greatest obstacle to the extension of Christianity. He answered: "Christianity."16 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionMichael Hewat: Unbelievers ignoring evidence of JesusNo matter how positive a spin Christian leaders put on them, the Census figures on religion are not good news for the Christian church in New Zealand. Decline is loss, not only in numbers but also in influence.14 Apr 09:30 PM
WorldChinese official: We aren't persecuting ChristiansCommunist officials in China have denied waging a "demolition campaign" against churches in the country's most Christian regions, after reportedly ordering a dozen to be destroyed.11 Apr 05:39 AM
OpinionGlynn Cardy: Biblical film brings flood of tough questionsDarren Aronofsky's <i>Noah</i>, like the Book of Genesis, raises important questions about evil, God, and what a righteous person should do.07 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandPro-life lobby pressures NationalA fiercely anti-abortion lobby group is putting pressure on the National Party not to select an experienced doctor whose job has involved authorising and performing abortions.04 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandOil bishop gets his miracleMinutes after Bishop Victor Silva called on Jesus to cast out "the spirit of sickness", a young man was helped on to the stage claiming his sight had been improved.30 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleNew age of the Golden State's gurusEven in California, where people come to convince themselves of just about anything, it's not common for a celebrity couple on the verge of divorce to declare undying love.30 Mar 03:15 PM
WorldMiliband vows to appoint a global envoy for gay rightsAn incoming UK Labour government would appoint a gay rights envoy to tackle discrimination around the world, Ed Miliband has pledged.28 Mar 05:10 AM
New ZealandChurch pushes olive oil cure-allAn evangelical church is marketing olive oil as a part of a religious cure-all treatment for everything from tumours and schizophrenia to relationship problems.27 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Society strengthened because of Fred PhelpsIt's unlikely many of us lost much sleep at the thought of Fred Phelps slipping away, writes Jack Tame.22 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandGet the buzz on bees: 9 factsTo celebrate the arrival of the honey bee in New Zealand 175 years ago, we explore some amazing facts about bees.19 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldWestboro church: 10 things to knowControversial church plans to picket Lorde's Kansas concert and claims NZ is hated by God for its filthy manner of life, false religious systems and evil govt.19 Mar 03:00 AM
World'God hates fags' preacher near deathFred Phelps, founder of the highly controversial anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church, has been excommunicated from the group and is close to death, his son has said.16 Mar 09:25 PM
OpinionReligious education can aid secularismThere has been a lot of debate on whether there should be religious education in schools, but there is one line of thought that has yet to be explored, writes Dr Zain Ali.12 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldEpic banned in three countriesThe "least biblical film about Noah ever made" faces a deluge of criticism from religious groups12 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldLent getting lost in growing list of other resolutionsWhat's gone wrong with Lent? When I was growing up in Northern Ireland, it was pretty much mandatory.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhip-round replaces smashed carVisiting church pastors Michael and Lomi Naisau were distraught when a huge tree branch fell and smashed a car they had borrowed while visiting Auckland for a conference.04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo change to religious instruction policiesReligious instruction policies will not be altered, despite some schools making changes after complaints from parents, the Ministry of Education says.04 Mar 06:22 AM
WorldUnholy f***: Pope's slip-upPope Francis has caused a stir at his weekly Vatican address by seemingly dropping the F-Bomb with the ease of a drunken docker in a public house.03 Mar 07:40 PM
New ZealandReligion ban fears growConcerns are being raised that all religious symbolism could be abolished from schools following the removal of Bible studies from an Auckland school timetable.28 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionSam Clements: Keep religious teaching out of schoolsAs a rich historical and cultural tapestry the Bible has played a prominent role in the development of human civilisation over the past two millennia, both for better and for worse.18 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid Hines: Secular stance pro-education, not anti-ChristianThe Secular Education Network is not anti-Christian as Dr Paul Moon's article written on February 13 suggests, writes David Hines.18 Feb 04:30 PM
