PremiumPremiumBusinessAbuse in care Royal Commission apology: Survivors ‘hypervigilant', advocate saysSome people hyping up hope of big payouts - but reality may be tougher.24 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandObituary: Hawke’s Bay’s Maria van der Linden an ‘indomitable spirit’Maria taught for 26 years at St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College.17 Oct 04:56 AM
New ZealandHeaven’s Helpline: An investigation into the Mormon churchOut now wherever you get your podcasts. Video / Ben Dickens / Jason DordayWatch16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPope finds fervent fans among Indonesia’s transgender communityNew York Times: Trans women in Jakarta celebrate Pope Francis' visit.06 Sep 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Well-known and respected': Bishop Denis George Browne, 86, dies after long illnessHe led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.04 Sep 03:09 AM
NewsWhy Rome is going to get even busier in 2025Rome is expecting 32 million visitors next year because of this one event.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Difficult choice' as church leased to preschool'It’s not what we want to do, no one wants to close a church.'07 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldPriest sues queer dating app Grindr after being outedHe says outing led him to lose his job and suffer 'significant damage' to his reputation.28 Jul 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAbuse in Care: Survivor network says some victims overlooked, risks to children remain'Rapid access' to redress called for, survivor supporter says transparency is crucial.26 Jul 05:54 AM
New ZealandForced adoptions, starvation, beatings: Landmark report reveals horrors for unwed mumsThis is what happened to girls and women sent to unmarried mothers' homes.25 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandAT boss under fire and Catholic order stripped of authority | Focus Morning Bulletin July 16, 2024In today's headlines with Chereè Kinnear, criticism for AT boss, exorcism abuse claims and another legal win for Donald Trump.Watch15 Jul 07:51 PM
New ZealandExorcisms and abuse: Vatican strips Christchurch Catholic order of authorityVatican investigated alleged unauthorised exorcisms and spiritual and psychological abuse.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVatican and Christchurch bishop strips authority from Catholic order The SonsA Christchurch-based Catholic order has had its authority removed and its priests have been stripped of their religious faculties. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael MorrahWatch15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM defends minister after they admit not reading abuse reportMatt Doocey was sent a Royal Commission report into abuse last November.06 Jul 12:27 AM
Kahu'Always a kōrero to a name and a meaning': The family who's stayed in Taemaro Bay for centuriesSandra Heihei is the 17th generation of her family living in remote Taemaro Bay.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Never happened': Cardinal to resume 'public activities', sexual abuse claims dismissedThe allegations dated back to the 1970s.05 Jun 05:46 AM
New Zealand'Slow', 'lazy': Mum blasts fellow parents' bad behaviour on school sport sidelinesChildren as young as 7 were mocked and laughed at by parents, a Christchurch mum says.25 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs supernatural claims spread, the Vatican updates its rules on themNew York Times: The new guidelines were approved by Pope Francis this month.20 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandChristchurch’s new Catholic cathedral to be built on same site as last oneThe original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after quake damage.21 Apr 06:38 AM
WorldChip advert causes 'outrage'Outcry over ‘blasphemous’ and ‘offensive’ clip in which ‘Christ is reduced to a crisp’.09 Apr 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Ngāti Whātua on iwi consultation; Waiheke marina bosses set sail; big hospital expansionWhat does a hapū leader say about consultation? What next for Waiheke Marina chiefs?08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘You’re kidding me’: Hidden graves found under city church during renosThe graves may have been covered in the 1960s to squeeze in more pews.15 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandEx-Marist Brother receives fourth sentence for sex abuse on schoolchildrenKevin Healy argued for suppression despite being named in multiple articles already.29 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careProperty Insider: Catholic college in Drury to open; Downtown Carpark alternativeSt Ignatius of Loyola to have nearly 340 pupils when it opens in February.05 Dec 02:20 AM
WorldPope forcibly removes leading conservative US bishopBishop Joseph Strickland is a conservative who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff.11 Nov 08:38 PM
WorldVatican beatifies Polish family killed for hiding JewsThe Ulmas were killed by Nazi troops in 1944, along with the eight Jews they were hiding.10 Sep 07:49 AM
PremiumPremiumInflation‘Tax the rich’ rally planned for Auckland'Anger rising' at inequality: Church deacon, unions among wealth tax rally backers.09 Aug 11:32 PM
New ZealandChurch accused of performing unlicensed exorcismsClaims include other abuses of power, as well as performing exorcisms on children.26 Jul 09:49 AM
World‘Long live the Pope!’: Francis uplifted by St Peters Square crowdTwo days after being discharged from the hospital, Pope Francis resumed his duties.18 Jun 10:33 PM
New ZealandLeaked email reveals principal's hope floods would distract from abuse publicityEmail 'illustrates a complete lack of understanding of survivor trauma,' advocate says.08 Feb 06:04 PM
WorldPope accuses critics of exploiting Pope Benedict XVI’s deathPope Francis accused his critics of trying to score ideological points with the church.05 Feb 10:32 PM
WorldHundreds gather for Cardinal George Pell’s Sydney funeralHeavy police presence as mourners, and protesters carrying rainbow flags, gather.02 Feb 12:30 AM
WorldPope Francis clarifies his homosexuality and sin comments in note'When I said it is a sin, I was simply referring to Catholic moral teaching.'29 Jan 07:52 PM
New ZealandCatholic Church in NZ to change how it responds to sexual abuseVictims had complained to a Royal Commission about the church's handling of allegations.10 Jan 02:29 AM
