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Former assistant principal linked to religious group under FBI probe
Douglas Martin, who was convicted of filming up girls' skirts in 2013, was an elder in a controversial religious movement under FBI investigation.
Bad taste: Naked Samoans address backlash over controversial Last Supper poster
Oscar Kightley says the comedy troupe 'should have known better'.
Police take ‘enforcement action’ over Destiny Church haka on motorway
Dozens flooded on to the busy motorway - halting traffic - in the November incident.
Destiny and Man Up double down on pride protests
The church group has not been deterred by widespread condemnation of its pride protests.
Ex-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forward
The former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.
No plans yet for site of demolished 107-year-old Anglican church in Gisborne
The Church of the Resurrection reached the end of its life and was demolished in November.
Suppression lifted: Former priest named as alleged St Bede’s College sex abuser
Ex school priest, dean charged with historical sexual offences from 1996 to 2000.
Police seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church fires
Police say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.
From potential priest to radio host: How Peter Wolfkamp became household name
'Would celibacy have suited me? Possibly not.'
Francis is in critical condition. What happens when a pope dies?
New York Times: The time-honoured rituals have been refined over centuries.
‘Golden ticket’: Father’s court battle to try to stop daughter attending top private school
Her mother wants her at St Cuth's and says not going is like spurning a 'golden ticket'.
Critically ill Pope Francis had a good night, Vatican says
The 88-year-old pope was hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs.
Look inside Auckland’s new 4223sq m Mormon temple
'The best we can humanly achieve in construction and design': Inside the LDS Temple.
First look inside Auckland Temple
The new Latter-day Saints (Mormon) temple is opening to public tours for the first time. Video / John Weekes, Supplied
Armed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church fires
Witnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.
Macron confirms one dead, two seriously injured in French 'Islamist terror attack'
A passer-by died after trying to intervene in the knife attack.
Police investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires
'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.
‘It’s beautiful waiting for sex’: Gen Zers on why they’ve turned to God
Times: Jesus is making a come back - so what’s behind the resurgence of faith?
‘Human trafficking’: Auckland-based former dancer claims mistreatment by global company
He described the gruelling training regime as "torture" with irregular pay.
Niu FM parts ways with under-fire radio personality after Destiny library protest
Concerns were raised about Bailey Palala's appearance at the protest.
Destiny Church faces call to lose charity status over Pride protest
Phil Twyford wants Destiny Church removed from the charities register.
Opinion: The $2b question – should charities be exempt from paying tax?
OPINION: NZ's tax exemption system, as it stands now, is not really fair and equitable.
Niu FM hosts speak out after radio co-worker seen at violent protest of library pride event
Concerns are being raised about people linked to Destiny Church and the violent protest.
Outcry as world’s first openly gay imam killed in shooting
Two suspects with covered faces fired multiple shots at Hendricks’ vehicle.
Letters: Destiny Church extremists are a clear and present danger
OPINION: 'For too long, [Brian Tamaki] has been allowed to push his agenda.'
Radio personality among Destiny Church protesters
Concerns are being raised about people linked to Destiny Church and the violent protest.
Editorial: Destiny’s rainbow protests not fit for a tolerant, liberal society
OPINION: 'Show tolerance for one another in love' – Ephesians 4:2.