LifestylePregnant women fasting for Ramadan risk damage to their babiesPregnant Muslim women who fast during Ramadan are likely to have smaller babies, research has found.25 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandCossie clubs won't criticise Manurewa's turban banManurewa Cosmopolitan Club is keeping a ban on turbans.15 Jun 01:50 AM
LifestyleIs this the start of a backlash against circumcision?The Royal Dutch Medical Association has adopted the view that the circumcision of underage boys violates their human rights.14 Jun 10:25 PM
WorldBritain: First woman to lead Friday prayersRaheel Raza is part of a growing group of Muslim feminists challenging the traditional exclusion of women from leadership roles within the mosque.10 Jun 12:27 AM
New ZealandBrewery, church to collaborate on billboardDB Breweries has extended an "olive branch" to Bethlehem Community Church after accusing it of infringing copyright.03 Jun 03:07 AM
KahuWhale-rider link stops orca autopsyAn orca that washed up dead near Whakatane has been buried in a nearby Maori cemetery despite researchers wanting to perform an autopsy.02 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandChurch warned over 'Yeah Right' signDB Breweries has cautioned a small Tauranga church over a sign it says is similar to its Tui "Yeah Right" billboards.26 May 04:13 AM
WorldChurch faces new claims of child sex abuse and neglectFurther allegations against the Church of Scientology, including claims of child sex abuse and neglect, have renewed calls for an inquiry into the organisation.20 May 04:00 PM
WorldAnglicans divided by lesbian bishopThe Anglican Church is in turmoil after its North American branch pushed ahead with ordaining the church's first openly lesbian bishop.16 May 11:00 PM
WorldIndian census puts caste issue in spotlightThe decision to include caste in India's national census has triggered intense controversy about a painful, vexing subject.13 May 09:50 PM
New ZealandSect pupils in a class of their ownImagine a New Zealand school whose books had words blacked out or pages removed and large parts of the curriculum were simply not taught.08 May 04:00 PM
