Former Destiny Church members claim families are pressured to give "love offerings" and other cash donations above the expected 10 per cent tithe.

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says his $1 million-plus home and $75,000 car are "not much" of a reward for decades of clean and righteous living and taking his message to the masses.

Brian Tamaki claims he had been ready to take a vow of poverty, but that was not what God wanted.

Destiny Church's Brisbane branch put on a brave face as it yesterday welcomed a new pastor after last Sunday's walk-out.

Destiny Church has been attacked by former members who say it is nothing more than a money-making venture.

Destiny Church ministers and leaders are heading to its Brisbane branch after more than half the congregation - including its pastor - walked out.

The convicted killer of a Kansas abortion provider has little sympathy for the family of his victim.

Prime Minister John Key arrived far too early for the party, but got the present he wanted at the annual Ratana celebrations yesterday.

Bishop Brian Tamaki has riled Waitomo locals with his commercialisation plans for Te Kopua marae.

A kind-hearted pastor and his family who have donated their house to raise $1m for their church are nearly $650,000 short of their target.