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Parishes, schools and congregations had more than one abuser at the same time.
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“Happily fully booked for the first international Easter weekend in a long time.”
'It's an irritating time': Mixed views on Easter break
Whanganui residents discuss what the Easter break means to them.
Chinese Falun Gong followers granted refugee status in New Zealand
If returned to China, the couple will be 'arbitrarily detained and physically mistreated'.
Christian woman with no criminal history meted out vicious assault on roadside
Her victim suffered brain bleeds after being kicked and punched on the ground.
Victims of paedophile priest demand ‘explicit’ stained glass windows be removed
Telegraph: Father Louis Ribès was known as 'the Picasso of churches'.
Vatican’s rejection of ‘racist’ doctrine justifying colonisation ‘not enough’
Tina Ngata says the Vatican has much more it needs to do, as does the Crown.
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Vallow Daybell faces charges for killing 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
Ex-Brethren Church member sets up support network to help leavers
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Pope Francis in hospital with 'respiratory infection'
The 86-year-old pontiff has had difficulty breathing in recent days.
JK Rowling blasts Auckland protest as ‘repellent’ as Posie Parker flees NZ
Posie Parker calls NZ the 'worst place for women she has ever visited'.
Man accused of murdering Mongrel Mob boss in church ambush denied request for continued name suppression
Mongrel Mob leader Daniel Eliu was gunned down in front of a church days before Christmas.
'It's a culturally sensitive day': Man who allegedly sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 has novel excuse for missing court
Roger Blake has been fighting his criminal prosecution for more than three years.
Letters: NZ must do 'whatever it takes' to end child abuse
OPINION: Letters on diversity, education, Ruth Dyson, Rob Campbell, and Mark Mitchell.
Samoan church leaders sentenced for $170,000 tax fraud
The pastor, treasurer and Sunday school leader of the Manukau church were involved,
Veterans testify of ‘catastrophic’ impact of Afghan collapse
Active service members describe harrowing withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Lilibet is now a princess - but who snubbed her christening?
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Terrorism sentencing: Teen who planned attack took weapon to hockey game
The teen became radicalised online after bullying at school.
Ayatollah says those who poisoned schoolgirls deserve death
Supreme leader says the culprits should be sentenced to death for 'unforgivable crime'.
Pushpay chair defiant amid deal defeat: ‘Don’t accept failure’
Pushpay chair Graham Shaw said management did not plan to resign.
Gloriavale leader says much criticism of Christian community valid
Howard Temple is saddened by the harm done during a 'dark period' in Gloriavale's history.
'People need food': Sikh community rallies to feed those in need
Hastings Punjabi Sikh community working around the clock to make sure everyone gets fed.
Gloriavale employment case: Mother denies cutting off daughter who left community
Gloriavale's leaders deny the claims the women were employees.
Kiwi mum who allegedly beat toddler to death seriously assaulted in prison
Ellen Craig was extradited back to Australia last year to face charges for murder.
A respected priest conducted a wedding ceremony. Then he started an affair with the bride
Priest penalised after an affair with a woman came to light.
Gloriavale: Faithful Pilgrim tells Employment Court leaders were not 'yes men'
The former principal told a court the community's leaders do not rule like tyrants.
Indian police arrest over 2000 men for illegal child marriages
They include more than 50 Hindu priests Muslim clerics for allegedly performing marriages.
So long Saint Patrick: Feminists celebrate new holiday for 'matron saint'
“I think Ireland is ready to celebrate our women."
Details revealed: The church towering over Auckland motorway
'We are delighted with how the construction is progressing.'
Pope Francis clarifies his homosexuality and sin comments in note
'When I said it is a sin, I was simply referring to Catholic moral teaching.'
Israeli troops kill 10 Palestinians in West Bank violence - deadliest day in years
It's the deadliest day of violence in years, and Hamas is threatening revenge.
Taliban divided on UN appeal to restore women’s rights
UN urge Taliban to reverse their crackdown on women and girls.