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
WorldEpic banned in three countriesThe "least biblical film about Noah ever made" faces a deluge of criticism from religious groups12 Mar 04:30 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
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
New Zealand'Culture No Excuse for Abuse' booklet launchedA booklet aimed at addressing family violence in ethnic communities has been launched by the Government today.14 Feb 12:59 AM
OpinionDr Paul Moon: Bible in Schools battlers denying our heritageLooking over the curriculum for Bible in Schools, what is most striking is how innocuous it is, writes Dr Paul Moon. It makes its critics appear self-righteous and doctrinaire.12 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandSchool's Bible stand-off solvedParents are "very happy" over the decision by an Auckland school to remove religious education classes from its school day.11 Feb 12:05 AM
WorldPolls show dislike for church rulesCatholics are divided on issues such as divorce and birth control amid widespread resentment at Church teachings, two surveys have found.10 Feb 04:30 PM
Business$1.8m pricetag for pastors' padCity Impact Church founders Peter and Bev Mortlock are selling their Whangaparaoa mansion - and its pricetag has surprised one church member.04 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchool considers 'all options'A primary school is considering "all options" over its Christianity classes after complaints from three parents.03 Feb 06:18 AM
OpinionRev Brian Brandon: Let's look on bright side and talk about heavenAs a cancer sufferer, I echo Stephen Wealthall's call for talking openly and honestly about death, writes Rev Brian Brandon.30 Jan 08:30 PM
WorldPolice chief backs demon house claimsA police captain in Indiana says he believes the story of a woman who claimed her children were being attacked and possessed by hundreds of demons.28 Jan 08:40 PM
