OpinionBob Jones: We're all slaves to the system, one way or anotherLast week's newspaper delivered a comical cavalcade of delights.05 May 05:00 PM
WorldAssault attempt to free girlsNigerian troops were reported to be massing for an assault to try to free hundreds of schoolgirls kidnapped by a militant Islamist group.04 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Curios line stairway to heavenIt was a total Pope-fest. Two living pontiffs - the incumbent and his immediate predecessor - presided at the canonisation of two deceased vicars of Christ.04 May 12:43 AM
WorldHoly statues bricked up as China targets its 'Jerusalem'A City known as China's Jerusalem has had its holy statues depicting biblical scenes destroyed, removed or "hidden" by authorities, adding to fears of a renewed offensive against Christianity and drawing comparisons with the Cultural Revolution.02 May 05:43 AM
WorldEarly 'image of Jesus' found in tombA team of Catalan archaeologists believes it has unearthed one of the earliest images of Jesus Christ buried deep in an ancient Egyptian tomb.30 Apr 07:29 PM
WorldLoch Ness legend resurfacesIt is a story that has been around since the sixth century, but businesses in the Highlands will look at the Loch Ness Monster with extra interest next month as they hear how to exploit the economic potential of the legend.28 Apr 04:32 AM
WorldFour Popes, two saints, one billion eyesIt has been dubbed "the day of the four Popes", an unprecedented occasion in the 2000-year history of the Catholic Church.27 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandLet's go to the chapel, bro200 years after NZ's first service, some churches are riding a resurgence in which theology and pastoral care merge with pragmatic acceptance of sex, booze and rock’n’roll.19 Apr 04:15 PM
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
