WorldPope asks God to ‘enlighten’ world leaders in veiled message to TrumpThe Pontiff asked worshippers to pray that governments turn away from violence.08 May 09:34 PM
New ZealandBody found near Scottish island where Kiwi monk went missing, death treated as 'unexplained'Justin Evans vanished from Papa Stronsay's Golgotha Monastery on April 11.06 May 07:20 PM
WorldReligious row heats up as Trump criticises Pope, who labels President's words falseThe war of words highlights the poor relations between the White House and the Vatican.05 May 10:26 PM
New ZealandPolice still searching for missing Kiwi monk despite diocese's 'presumed death' claim16 Apr 08:11 PM
New ZealandKiwi monk missing in Scotland presumed dead, search called off, Diocese says15 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds whereabouts of Kiwi monk missing from remote Scottish monastery14 Apr 02:27 AM
WorldPope responds to President’s insults: ‘I have no fear of the Trump Administration’13 Apr 06:26 PM
World'Gonna fall pretty soon': Trump says Cuba next after IranThe US President has made no secret of his desire to bring about regime change in Havana.06 Mar 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySubcontractors chase unpaid retentions and bills in Teak Construction liquidationA subcontractor claims Teak stretched '30 days' to 30 working days for payments.02 Mar 09:19 PM
New ZealandSecond priest at St Bede’s College was accused of sexual abuse by three complainantsCurrent rector Jon McDowall says the allegations are distressing and unacceptable.17 Feb 06:59 PM
WorldA 400th birthday: St Peter's Basilica gets terrace cafe, translated MassThe world’s largest church was consecrated on November 18, 1626.16 Feb 08:16 PM
WellingtonFresh allegations against ex-priest at second Catholic collegeFather Rowan Donoghue is already before the courts for six sex charges.12 Feb 09:40 PM
World‘I do not look like an angel’: Italian PM’s face scrubbed from cherub after investigationItaly’s Ministry of Culture has tightened approval rules for future work.06 Feb 04:21 AM
World‘No, I definitely do not look like an angel’: PM responds to cherub likeness rowCulture officials and church leaders now face a formal inquiry over the fresco.04 Feb 05:49 AM
EntertainmentThe Pope and the 'Princess': Auckland tenor's run-in with Vatican security"I don’t think I can eat pizza here any more."17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandA story of resilience: How a paralysed teen is claiming back his lifeNow a Campion College prefect, he hopes to study and support tāngata whaikaha.13 Jan 03:00 AM
EntertainmentMiles Teller surprises wife with recreated wedding dress lost in LA firesMiles Teller secretly commissioned an exact replica before Christmas Day.28 Dec 04:41 AM
New ZealandEyes, faith and resolve: Inside Whangārei man’s battle with locked-in syndromeRyan Scott, 41, was left able to only move his eyes after a stroke in June.26 Dec 04:09 PM
WorldPope urges Russia, Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessingKing Charles calls for 'compassion and reconciliation'.25 Dec 05:18 PM
WorldPope replaces New York cardinal with pro-migrant bishopRonald Hicks, 58, from Pope Leo's native Chicago, will become Archbishop of New York.18 Dec 08:43 PM
WorldPope Leo XIV visits Blue Mosque in Istanbul, unites faithful with stadium massThe Pope urged worshippers in Istanbul to 'build bridges of unity'.30 Nov 04:16 AM
WorldElderly rebel nuns allowed back in Austrian convent after rowThe trio fled a Catholic care centre in September to secretly return to the convent.29 Nov 04:53 AM
WorldPope marks 1700 years of Nicaea with call for Christian unity in TurkeyThe service at Lake Iznik marked 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea.29 Nov 02:50 AM
WorldVatican warns against rise in polyamorous relationshipsA new document says monogamy safeguards the equality and dignity of women.26 Nov 05:43 AM
WorldSchools shut after second mass abduction deepens Nigeria’s security crisisPresident Bola Tinubu skipped the G20 to focus on security concerns.22 Nov 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAs the church collapsed in flame its kauri cross vanished - now it's been found after 44 years'I’ve got the cross in my garage, in pieces,' a man told Lynda Manglesen. She was stunned.21 Nov 05:00 PM
AucklandTaxpayers funding new charter school inspired by secretive Opus Dei groupThe 'Catholic ethos' school in Epsom will open near two existing Catholic primaries.15 Nov 08:00 PM
WorldFrench bishop who had affair resigns at Pope's urgingA preliminary canonical investigation into his behaviour is under way.06 Nov 01:39 AM
New ZealandHigh Court awards Catholic nuns $65,000 from man's "vague" willThe man wanted to leave his Christchurch home to be used as a 'relax' for nuns. 25 Oct 02:00 AM
LifestyleKing makes history by praying with PopeThe King is the first British monarch to pray with a Pope since the Reformation.23 Oct 07:29 PM
