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
PremiumNew ZealandAs the church collapsed in flame its kauri cross vanished - now it's been found after 44 years21 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldStep aside, popemobile, the Pope gets real horsepower Proton was gifted by a Polish breeder who plans to auction the Arabian for charity. 15 Oct 07:50 PM
WorldNun turned influencer marries priest The Catholic couple met six years ago while both were in religious training in Brazil.09 Oct 02:35 AM
WorldToll near 60 after 6.9 quake hits Cebu, injured overwhelm hospitalsAt least 25 people died in Bogo city as the quake struck near its northern end.01 Oct 03:45 AM
WorldPilgrims of hope: King and Queen to visit Pope Leo XIV in OctoberKing Charles has met three popes before, including John Paul II in 1982.27 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandPriests chained to Willis’ office end Gaza protest after 32 hoursThe six, who were fasting, earlier said they wouldn't leave until they met the minister. 16 Sep 01:31 AM
New ZealandPriests chain themselves to Nicola Willis' office - plan to stay all nightFive Anglican priests and one Catholic priest are at the Finance Minister's office.15 Sep 01:49 AM
World'God's influencer' becomes first millennial saint amid historic ceremonyNew, younger visitors are coming to Assisi because of Carlo Acutis.07 Sep 04:10 AM
WorldWhat we know about the Minneapolis Catholic school shootingThe shooter, Robin Westman, legally purchased the guns used in the attack.28 Aug 08:18 PM
New ZealandGunman in US school shooting scrawled homage to NZ mosque attackerThe suspect posted a video with anti-black, anti-Semitic, and anti-religious messages.28 Aug 01:37 AM
WorldBishop leads US diocese in migrant advocacy amid deportation pushBishop Pham leads a 1.5-million-member diocese in San Diego.25 Aug 06:00 PM
Kahu'Stay in your lane': Seymour weighs in as 100 church leaders back Māori wards100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.17 Aug 07:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment invests $30m in state-integrated schoolsGrowing rolls at state-integrated schools mean more investment is required.23 Jul 09:24 PM
WorldThe grim toll of aid runs in Gaza: What you need to knowMost of Gaza's population has been displaced at least once during the war.21 Jul 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNot enough babies: Cost and careers affect NZ's birth rate The global fertility rate to maintain the human population is now 2.7 children per woman. 18 Jul 07:00 PM
WorldGaza church made famous by Pope Francis now damagedIsrael PM Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret for the strike which killed three people.18 Jul 05:02 AM
WorldNetanyahu expresses regret after three killed at Catholic church in GazaTen other people were wounded in Israeli tank fire including the parish priest.17 Jul 09:33 PM
New Zealand'All I could do was watch and pray': Avondale church fire treated as suspicious The attached primary school is closed as investigators determine the cause.13 Jul 10:47 PM
World‘Hug therapy’: How Pope Leo is trying to unify VaticanPope Leo XIV has focused on unity and tradition after Francis’ reformist tenure.04 Jul 07:14 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeStream of accusations continue for ex-Marist Brother teacher'He must realise he’s booked a one-way ticket to hell,' says the latest man to speak out.07 Jun 09:51 PM
CrimePaedophile teacher's 40th conviction: Crimes continue to haunt survivorsHis eighth confirmed victim stared him down in court this week. Others may be waiting.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Royals'An insult': King's honour recipient slams Govt abuse in care redress move'Why put more money into a system that’s not working?', abuse in care survivor says.02 Jun 12:00 AM
World'Knocking down walls': New pope vows change amid global challengesDignitaries who attended included Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Vice-President JD Vance. 18 May 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe surprising health benefits of becoming PopeNew York Times: Such a demanding job can be good for the brain and body. 17 May 06:00 AM
