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A church with just four regular worshippers has held its last service - so now what?
The church sits 'quite regally on top of the hill' but few venture inside it.
‘Exposed yourself to scrutiny’: Destiny Church-linked protesters at library pride event face court
But the seven defendants still cannot be identified.
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.
Watch: 'Fuelled by hatred' - Teenager concussed after violent Destiny Church Rainbow protest
A 16-year-old girl attending a sports event was assaulted during the vicious melee.
'Not good enough': Politicians, police condemn Destiny Church, criminal investigation under way
'Leave your bigotry and intolerance elsewhere.'
Luxon says Destiny protest went ‘too far’ as Brian Tamaki confirms he gave orders
Topp Twins issue rallying cry to rainbow community: 'We will not be intimidated.'
‘Remain vigilant’: Rainbow community defiant against violent protests
Destiny Church groups stormed children's event yesterday, blocked Rainbow Parade.
School lunch provider admits halal meals ‘friendly’ but not certified
Lunch provider Compass admits halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.