Latest fromChristianity
Hot cross what? Easter buns on sale six days after Christmas
Buns representing Jesus Christ's death on sale days after celebrations marking his birth.
'Ruined Christmas': Schoolkids in tears after vicar says Santa isn't real
The Reverend had to apologise after parents complained about his ‘disgusting’ comments.
Connecting Christianity and Māoritanga
Māori and Christianity go hand in hand, according to Reverend Dr Te Hira Paenga after graduating with a PhD in theology from the University of Otago. Video / Te Ao
Sincere Standtrue 'miserable' before death at Gloriavale
'It was like he'd been murdered by the community,' former Gloriavale member says.
Jehovah’s Witnesses lose last-ditch court case over abuse in care report
The church was trying to block part of a report about abuse in care that is about them.
Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham
Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.
'It plays on my mind': NZ church members allege abuse within sect probed by FBI
The church has thousands of members in New Zealand.
Christchurch’s new Catholic cathedral to be built on same site as last one
The original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after quake damage.
Gloriavale school warned Ministry of Education compliance plan not viable
The plan was simply a list of actions, without timeframes or concrete details.
Kiwi Graeme Walls reflects on 40 years of changing lives on Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships specialises in free, life-changing surgeries for people in need.
How Māori minister wants to change banks’ ethics from the inside
'A bank ought not to exist simply to make impossible sums of money.'
Pope overcomes health concerns to lead Easter Sunday Mass
Thousands attend the Mass at St Peter’s Square.
Islamic State attackers publish selfie following Moscow attack
The group announced it wanted to inflict damage on a ‘large crowd of Christians'.
‘I will not feed a demon’: YouTuber abused her child with religious extremism
Ruby Franke sentenced to up to 30 years in prison after admitting to abusing her children.
International world day of prayer gives Palestinian women chance to be heard
Rev Kim Wright is pleased this year's service has been designed by Palestinian women.
Auckland student top of the world in religious studies
Christian Domilies aced his exams and got the world's highest score in religious studies.
Global ecology org chief on rekindling joy after car crash killed his wife
'When I came out of my coma, my kids told me Miranda was gone.'
Praise be! Pentecostal church buys Penrose base from Baptists
A 1.3ha Penrose property beside a high school has changed hands: what next for the site?
Huge royal tradition Prince William could be set to change
The Prince of Wales allegedly thinks he isn't the right fit for the role.
Suspected bomb kills at least four worshippers at church in Philippines
A powerful explosion bomb ripped through a Catholic Mass.
'There was anger, bitterness': Mum of school tragedy victim on forgiveness
'I live by that forgiveness principle,' says mum Nikki Bray.
Todd Muller on how National leadership tested him – ‘My prayers weren’t being answered’
"I was praying vociferously to be released from the spiral that I was in."
Half a century of service awarded with Queen's Service Medal
Rod Graham has been active in the art and education communities for more than 50 years.
'Predator’s paradise': Woman claims she was raped by Christian dating app match
She also allegedly matched with a convicted killer and a convicted fraudster on the app.
Steve Braunias meets the biggest-selling artists you’ve never heard of
Eccentric superstar couple created a worldwide movement.
‘Dominated from birth’: Gloriavale women trapped, Employment Court hears
Decision reserved in case of Christian community accused of forcing servitude on members.
Gloriavale employment case wrapping up
Chief judge Christina Inglis urged to hear the voices of Gloriavale mothers.