New ZealandChristmas hope for Aotearoa: Message from church leadersGlad tidings of joy needed more than ever in a year of Covid-19.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand250,000 Kiwis estimated to have been abused in state and faith based careReport shows the number of people passing through care possibly six times higher.15 Dec 05:38 PM
New Zealand'Sexually abusing in the name of Jesus. How disgusting'A victim says pent-up frustration prompted him to stab a convicted paedophile in prison.11 Dec 08:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Catholic Church 'playbook': Sexual abuse victims relate similar responsesThe Catholic Church was in the spotlight this week at hearings held in Auckland.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMother raped by priest says church leaders failed herAnn-Marie Shelley criticised senior church leaders at abuse inquiry hearing.01 Dec 11:38 PM
WorldCardinal Pell on the Vatican and vindicationPell and his supporters believe he was scapegoated for clergy sexual abuse in Australia.01 Dec 12:34 AM
New ZealandCatholic Church told sexual abuse victim that abuse was not criminal, offered him $5000'Mr F', now 81, says he and his son were abused at Catholic schools 30 years apart.30 Nov 09:08 PM
New ZealandSexual abuse victim says abuser was quietly moved to South Island schoolThe victim's only wish was for his abusers' portraits to be removed from the school walls30 Nov 04:17 AM
New ZealandCatholic Church loses bid to keep abusers secret"Any other outcome would have been outrageous," victims advocate says.25 Nov 11:46 PM
New ZealandFresh inquiry into NZ bishop over sex abuse spanning 30 yearsDid Bishop take proper action when he received abuse complaints spanning 30 years?17 Nov 05:17 PM
WorldPolish bishops defend John Paul II after McCarrick reportPolish bishops defend St John Paul II for his treatment of former cardinal Theo McCarrick.13 Nov 09:46 PM
New Zealand'We learned to be wary of him': Former pupil alleges Rosmini College music teacher groped himFormer Rosmini students were wary of Brother William Jackson who left the school suddenly.27 Oct 03:58 AM
WorldBlack Washington archbishop's rise marks a historic momentWashington DC has just appointed the first Black US prelate to become a cardinal.25 Oct 08:35 PM
TravelThe secret artworks hidden in Auckland's churchesDiscover the significant sacral art hidden in suburban Auckland.25 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldBombshell George Pell claim: Stunning allegation cardinal 'paid' witnessesCardinal allegedly used Vatican funds to pay witnesses in George Pell's sex abuse trial.05 Oct 06:06 AM
WorldVatican cardinal pushes back after pope fires him in scandalIt's alleged he embezzled Holy See money but has denied he did anything wrong.26 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandSchool principals split on legalising cannabisPrincipals' leader stirs up a storm by advocating cannabis legalisation.22 Sep 05:27 AM
New ZealandPrincipal: 'It's no one's fault when someone gets sick'St Dominic's College principal Anna Swann says Covid infection is 'no one's fault'.09 Sep 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Some don't accept the science': Positive student undisclosed as contact of cluster, police involvedHipkins says Mt Roskill Evangelical Fellowship cluster has been a challenge to work with.08 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandMoral row brewing: Catholic school sends parents 'vote no' info on cannabisCatholic school sparks legal row by taking sides on cannabis and euthanasia.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCollege-branded mask now part of school's uniformMore school students are wearing masks despite official advice that they're not needed.02 Sep 06:21 AM
New ZealandMarist College reaches out to help Covid schoolsSchool that had NZ's second-biggest Covid cluster reaches out to help others.13 Aug 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic v private: The old school tie network - and why faith mattersFaith-based integrated schools, not private schools, are strongest in the NZ Parliament.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic v private: How children learn at three very different schoolsPrivate, integrated and state schools within a 4km radius could hardly be more different.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Faith trumps dosh': Religious schools beat private and state schools on UE resultsIntegrated schools lift your chance of UE by 8.3 per cent, private schools 6.9 per cent.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrivate schools: Are they worth $20,000 a year?Are private schools worth the money? Part 1 of a 3-part Herald investigation.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCatholic church moves to disinter five clergymen in cathedral rebuildThe Catholic church is moving to disinter five clergymen near the Christchurch Cathedral.29 Jul 08:51 PM
KahuAbused by state or church? The Royal Commission wants youJudge Coral Shaw calls for survivors of abuse by the state or church to come forward.11 Jul 04:39 AM
WorldUS Catholic Church got $1.4 billion in pandemic relief aidThe Catholic Church has been a fortunate recipient of billions in financial aid in the US.10 Jul 08:39 PM
WorldSupreme Court rules to strike abortion lawAn anti-abortion law in the United States has been struck down at the Supreme Court.29 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandChurch displays 'all lives matter' messageThe controversial phrase has sprung up in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.13 Jun 11:16 PM
New ZealandBlack Lives Matter posters torn down: Diocese to meet with studentsYear 13 cultural leader stepped down over the incident.11 Jun 02:11 AM
