WorldAfghanistan’s Taliban ban women from working for NGOsIt is the latest restrictive move by Afghanistan’s new rulers against women’s rights.24 Dec 11:10 PM
WorldGunman opened fire in central Paris - three dead and several injuredThree other people were wounded in the attack, one is in a critical condition.23 Dec 05:31 PM
New ZealandAuckland's church leaders on what to think about this ChristmasThe annual Christmas message from Auckland's church leaders23 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTaliban minister defends women’s university banThe decree triggered a global backlash this week including in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar.22 Dec 05:05 PM
New ZealandCommunity's shock after woman from 'Tampa' refugee family killedAfghan community in a state of shock after the killing of a young woman in Massey.20 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldIran: thousands of protesters held without trial to learn fateThis country is descending into hell while the world watches on.17 Dec 10:37 PM
WorldIranian authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movieRenowned actress arrested on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests.17 Dec 08:58 PM
TravelMillions of virgin worshippers gather at Mexico City shrine for annual celebrationMany fell to their knees and wept after reaching the popular site.12 Dec 06:29 PM
WorldGerman hostage freed after 2018 jihadi abduction in Niger“Taking hostages has proven to be a lucrative business that bankrolls terrorist groups."10 Dec 07:53 PM
WorldLandmark Bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriage passes US HouseThe vote now sends the legislation to President Joe Biden for sign-off.08 Dec 05:17 PM
WorldRevealed: Moment paedophile pastor was exposedHe raped a boy the night before his eighth birthday.06 Dec 09:27 PM
WorldConfusion over Iran’s religious police as women drop hijabEnforcement scaled back as more women walk the streets without wearing headscarf.06 Dec 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlack Ferns triumph shows the way to heal our social divisionsThe Black Ferns showed us how to be united again. Where else can we find common ground?01 Dec 10:30 PM
WorldMeth monks: Entire Buddhist temple busted in drug crackdownDrug crackdown leads to serious consequences for the holy men.30 Nov 12:11 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Why Labour capitulated on hate speech lawsOPINION: The Government had previously been keen to go much further.24 Nov 11:36 PM
World'Killer robots': Israel deploys remote-controlled guns in West BankWeapons can fire tear gas, stun grenades, sponge-tipped bullets at Palestinian protesters.16 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandSon of prominent church leaders sexually offended against underage girlsVictim: 'I couldn't look at myself in the mirror because I felt dirty and ashamed.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSon of prominent evangelist Billy Graham to tour NZ with controversial views'New Zealand has changed so much since my father visited this country.'31 Oct 04:43 AM
CrimeBrian Tamaki's Covid-19 lockdown protest trial taking shape, but no date yetThe Destiny Church founder has been charged along with his wife and three church members.27 Oct 11:08 PM
World'The new face of China’s propaganda': Truth behind photo revealedChinese influencers using social media to spread lies about treatment of Uyghur Muslims.27 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandCatholic school confirms it has not removed portrait of alleged abuser despite victim's requestOne victim's family said his only request was that his abuser's picture was taken down.18 Oct 01:28 AM
New Zealand'It is God's place': Immigration NZ apologises for offending Sikh communityNZ Central Sikh Association say officials refused to follow religious protocols.15 Oct 01:38 AM
New ZealandRail crossing tragedy kills Matamata pastorSean Schute was a co-pastor at the Matamata Baptist Church and a family man.13 Oct 06:46 AM
New ZealandGloriavale leaders admit mishandling sex abuse casesGloriavale leaders say they were unaware of the extent of abuse until two years ago.13 Oct 05:14 AM
ConstructionHuge new meditation centre rises at IhumātaoUp to 500 people can be at the premises at any one time.12 Oct 11:39 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Calling all creatures great and smallWest Rotorua's St Barnabas church is opening doors to worshippers on two feet or four.10 Oct 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careAuckland Catholic rest home losing $100,000 a month due to critical staff shortageA number of other rest homes and charity-based places have shut down lately too.09 Oct 08:00 PM
WorldDisputing Iran's version, mother says teen was beaten to deathMother disputes official claims her daughter fell to her death from a high building.07 Oct 07:45 PM
New ZealandEvangelist on 'unstoppable mission' now a refugee in NZThey called him 'cultist', insane, and beat him on the head with a police baton.05 Oct 07:00 AM
World'Significant changes': US Supreme Court poised to keep marching to right in new termThe US Supreme Court's new term starts this week. What is on its agenda?01 Oct 06:56 PM
WorldIran faces global criticism, protests over woman's deathIran's morality police are targeting women for not properly wearing the Islamic hijab.22 Sep 12:52 AM
WorldIran's ayatollahs attack 'illegal' morality police after woman's hijab deathDeath of woman beaten for wearing hijab wrongly prompts a furious response from clerics.18 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandGloriavale Christian School principal hits out at criticsNew principal has accused people of making a co-ordinated effort to shut the school down.15 Sep 07:59 AM
