Parisians - and the world - are mourning the destruction of the iconic cathedral.

The jury's input is limited to a "guilty" or "not guilty" verdict voiced by its foreperson

Wake up, people. There's a reason NZ has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world

Public transport should provide a genuine alternative for motorists.

Euthanasia bill backers say scientific polls a better judge of opinion than submissions.

Adherents of the faith believe in the supernatural but seem to struggle with criminal law.

There is a difference between sensible precaution and fear-driven acceptance of censorship

Catholic school welcomed their Muslim brother with open arms. Now they're in mourning.

Comment: We weren't the most devout but the church was an important part of our lives.

This key piece of evidence sealed the fate of Cardinal George Pell.

More than 15 years ago, George Pell was asked his thoughts on child sexual abuse.

Obituary: Dan O'Leary, a man of substance, character and quiet devotion

School abandons tug-of-wars after its principal almost lost a finger when a rope snapped.

Activists have demanded an end to decades of cover-ups by church leaders.

Centre for children grows to add an advocacy and support trust.

For many the weekend's encounter was a painful reminder of 500 years of conflict.

A man has been charged with murder after a man was killed in Ōtara.

Serious questions raised about the church's response to the crisis.

A Dunedin survivor of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church is heading to the Vatican.

Father Jim Sichko has a mandate from the Pope: Go forth and do good deeds.

Victim of a Marist Brother who raped children speaks out.

Nuns threaten to renounce their vows following a decision by the Vatican.

Old boys plan to open a "transitional" school in 2020, five years before official plans.

The mother visited her child's primary school to discuss its gay pride march.

Jackie Speier was shot five times point blank as she tried to rescue cult members.

Prime Minister's symbolic gifts appreciated, play by children well received

Pacific Rose Bowl Festival brings colour to Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Armistice pandemic swept through New Zealand and Pacific islands.

Education Ministry met school board last night but has yet to decide on intervention.