'Mischief-making': Destiny Church denies assault claims after rainbow flag raised on tree
The pride flag was raised after two rainbow crossings were painted out this week.
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Gisborne rainbow crossing restored after Destiny churchgoers paint it white
'We’re thrilled the rainbow crossing was repainted overnight' - Mayor.
Gloriavale acknowledges ‘significant challenges’ as finances tank
The controversial religious community faces a number of regulatory and legal challenges.
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Prince William pays tribute to Christchurch terror victims
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Editorial: Why we must never forget the Christchurch terror attacks
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Muslim community marks fifth anniversary of mosque tragedy
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Brian Tamaki plans protest and disruptions at rainbow events
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Zimbabwe police rescue 251 children used as labour
Police arrested a man claiming to be a prophet and found 16 unregistered graves.
Jail time for henchman who planned to burn down victim's house after stab attack
Prosecutors described him as brainwashed.
Radio host attempted murder plot was hatched by popular Auckland religious leader
Devotees in his temple were recruited to carry out the gruesome stab attack.
Catholic cardinal accused of sexual abuse fails in court bid to prevent story
Cardinal John Dew maintains allegations made against him are false.
Bulldozers move in on former Te Awamutu church
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Rātana church tumuaki Andre Meihana has died
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Sonny Bill Williams’ controversial meeting with Muslim cleric who is banned from UK
Sonny Bill Williams described spending time with controversial cleric as "an honour".
500 monks gather in Auckland for global Buddhist summit
The ancient practice of captive live animals' 'mercy release' is on the agenda.
International world day of prayer gives Palestinian women chance to be heard
Rev Kim Wright is pleased this year's service has been designed by Palestinian women.
Whanganui Reverend appointed Assistant Anglican Bishop of Wellington
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Auckland student top of the world in religious studies
Christian Domilies aced his exams and got the world's highest score in religious studies.
‘You’re kidding me’: Hidden graves found under city church during renos
The graves may have been covered in the 1960s to squeeze in more pews.
Opinion: Hate speech reform - throwing the baby out with the bathwater?
OPINION: It’s contrary to our law to encourage violence against a particular ethnic group.
Mother identified as megachurch shooter, injured child confirmed as son
In addition to the 7-year-old, a man in his 50s was also injured in the shooting.
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Two off-duty officers gunned down the female shooter.