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NZ supports change to royal-succession rules

Key backs ending bias against daughters and allowing Catholics in the family.

Scientology church's cheek angers Churchill's children

Scientology DVDs in schools

A scientologist doctor is promoting a controversial educational resource in New Zealand schools.

Pilgrims arrive at Mecca

<i>Linda Herrick:</i> Following the leader

I've never understood the allure of religious cults.

Kiwi breaks Waco silence

Kiwi Ualesi Vaega escaped the clutches of Branch Davidian leader David Koresh just before the cult's fiery end at Waco, Texas.

Shrine does its job

Church rip-off charges

Evolutionist fills the gap

Boom times for beer brewer in dry country

Gangster kids keep time for church

Many young Pacific offenders in South Auckland are "chameleons" who attend church after committing a crime

Psychic church gets a little too spirited

<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Brian and Beyonce's shared Destiny

Australia urged to stop slaughtering conscious animals

The King of Jordan's sister has appealed to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to stop the slaughter of conscious animals for halal meat in Australia.

Tamaki: What have I done wrong?

Destiny leader Brian Tamaki yesterday struck back at criticism of his church and oaths of allegiance sworn to him by parishioners.

<i>Glynn Cardy:</i> Blessed are the meek, not the self-glorifiers