Evangelist on 'unstoppable mission' now a refugee in NZ
They called him 'cultist', insane, and beat him on the head with a police baton.
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WorkSafe inspectors to visit Gloriavale
Government agencies stepping in after child labour was confirmed at West Coast compound.
Tinfoil-wrapped phones, laptops in freezer: Meet the man who heckled PM
His confrontation with the Prime Minister went around the world. So who is Shane Chafin?
'They are forced:' Churches at odds on conversion therapy
Conversion therapy involves attempts to change a person's sexual orientation.
Anglican priest fights church bosses to save heritage St Alban's building
'I care about the people of Balmoral': Rev Mark Beale fears for the future of his church.
Auckland church gathering issued warning for breaching Covid-19 restrictions
The group met at a Māngere East property for a service during alert level 3 restrictions.
Local Focus: New Pāpāmoa school opens
The Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is open for business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Threat of execution: In danger because of what they believe
Imran's sister claimed the Prophet Mohammad had appeared to her and ordered he be killed.
Religion in schools survey slammed as 'biased'
Survey suggests scrapping religious instruction but teaching about all religions.
Local Focus: Rotorua churches campaign against level 2 rules
Ministers hope to increase gatherings to 100. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
'Delightful' family to be deported as minister refuses to intervene
MP Matt King 'gutted' by Associate Minister's refusal to intervene.
Focus Live: Immigration, abortion and party funding - one on one with Destiny's Hannah Tamaki
Focus Live: Immigration, abortion and party funding - NZ Herald's Will Trafford has a one on one with Destiny's Hannah Tamaki.
Local Focus: International singer adds spark to Christian festival
Lauren Daigle made her NZ debut on Friday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Asking for trouble': Stoush over new religious school on farmland
School would be in "the best place to market garden in the area".
Losing our religion: Is this the end of religious lessons in schools?
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says NZ is not ready for ban on religious instruction.
Editorial: Christmas message rings powerfully
Editorial: Grief has brought us together and the Christmas message resonates this year.
Inside Gloriavale: Why did it take years for child sex abuse cases to come out?
"That place is held together with fear," former member says.
Letters: Save Horizons buses
Palmerston North has an electric bus coming — the low-carbon future is on its way.
Kanye's new parenting rules since converting to Christianity
Kanye West has revealed the demands he has made on his daughter North.
Burger billionaire's surprising side gig
Lynsi Snyder's $3.6 billion fortune hasn't stopped her taking up a side hustle.
From conservative Christianity to Tantric sex - NZ woman's search
Caitlyn Cook is the subject of the short documentary My Breakup with God.
New Baptist leader offers olive branch to rebel ministers
The threat of suspension has stopped Baptist ministers from marrying gay couples.
Rebel church ministers secretly stage gay weddings
Liberal church ministers are risking their jobs by marrying same-sex couples.
Focus: The rebel ministers marrying gay couples
Focus: The rebel ministers marrying gay couples. Video / Mark Mitchell
To Izzie, from Lizzie: Marvelly's open letter to Folau
COMMENT: Marvelly invites Folau to come down from his dais and talk with gay people.
Frank Ritchie: Worrying trend of extremism on all sides
COMMENT: Tolerance needs to replace increasing tribalism at our community table.
Letters: Choosing how and when to die not suicide for terminal patients
The terminally ill know they are going to die. It's only a choice of how and when.
Letters: Smoke out disadvantaged
At the end of the day, smoking is a personal choice and should remain so.
Rainbow community leader resigns after supporting Brian Tamaki
James Laverty's resignation was announced after he attended an event at Destiny Church.
Alfred Ngaro on a date with Destiny and a new apology
Alfred Ngaro has apologised twice for his comments about abortion. He explains his views.
Matthew Hooton: Christian Party plan hasn't got a prayer
Comment: A vital ingredient is missing — authenticity.
Audrey Young: 'Herculean task' faces Christian party
In theory it sounds fine - practice is another thing, Audrey Young writes
Letters: Freedom of speech a myth
Has anyone gone to court to demand that freedom of religion only apply to Christians?
Brian Rudman: Leave Israel Folau out of hate speech heat
COMMENT: Banning Folau risks creating new martyrs and threatens our free speech tradition.