WorldIs this the site of Jesus' trial?The exact spot upon which Jesus stood as he was sentenced to death, may have been pinpointed by archaeologists in Jerusalem.05 Jan 06:37 PM
WorldRock star Pope's year of general awesomenessIn 2013 Pope Francis had a lot to celebrate. Not only was he named Time magazine person of the year, but was also awarded the title of Esquire's best-dressed man.26 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldPope's un-merry Christmas messageThe dangers of working too hard and succumbing to gossip can be found in every office - including the administrative body of the Roman Catholic Church.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Unique Xmas we should all celebrateThe Marsden Cross is known to most of us only as a photograph. It is on a remote northern shore in the Bay of Islands, not as accessible as Waitangi or Russell.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandIranian man loses bid to enter NZAn Iranian man who came to New Zealand three years ago seeking asylum on the grounds he would be persecuted for his Christianity has lost his bid.05 Dec 12:00 AM
EntertainmentA theatre full of superstarsKiwi fans of one of the world's most popular stage shows will get a chance to be cast members for one night only " and they won't even have to audition.29 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldIsis tells Christians to convert or face deathThe largest flight of Christians in the Middle East since the massacre of Armenians in Turkey during World War I continues as Isis stick to its hardline policies.21 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldDo you have to be saintly to be a saint?You don't have to be all that saintly to be a saint, as even Catholic clerics attest. But then, canonisation has long been more about politics than purity.28 Apr 10:03 PM
TravelSamoa: Word fell on fertile groundMissionary messages still resonate in the islands, writes Robyn Yousef.08 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Hand of God in schoolsA survey shows one in three state primary and intermediate schools teaches religious instruction, triggering a debate about what kids are being taught.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandChurch auctions controversial billboardA church in central Auckland is auctioning one of its controversial 'Jesus coming out' billboards on Trade Me.06 Apr 04:40 AM
New ZealandFunpark foes battle for revellers' cashThrill-seekers at the long-running Auckland Easter Show have been left disappointed after its main ride provider set up a rival event, breaking a 60-year tradition.31 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldHoly war from friends' rowChristian communities across Pakistan have launched angry protests after a Muslim mob set fire to a Christian neighbourhood in Lahore.11 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldBlasphemy laws pose risk for minoritiesChristian community leaders in Lahore say the violence unleashed on the Pakistani city's Joseph colony erupted after a drinking session involving two friends, one Muslim and the other Christian.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristianity is losing outIn the battle for believers, Christianity is losing out to religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ lags in teaching about religion - scholarA prominent theologian says parents are confused about the word "religion", making them more likely to pull their children out of religious classes.11 Jul 05:30 PM
