New Zealand'I'm not backing down from that rubbish': Church leader accused of hate speech and exploitationPastor Murray Watkinson hit out at the controversy.02 Jun 02:55 AM
New ZealandTwo Gloriavale senior leaders resign following public apologyThe resignations were reportedly part of Gloriavale's commitment to change.31 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandFounders of Arise Church resign amid abuse allegationsThe church board announced the resignations in a statement on Friday.27 May 06:46 AM
New ZealandGloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labourLandmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.27 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandIndecency trial accused fails to turn up five days in a rowJudge discharges jury in Napier indecency trial involving eight complainants.26 May 10:27 PM
New ZealandGloriavale principal kept quiet about teacher's sexual abuse of 9yo girlPrincipal Faithful Pilgrim argued reporting the man would have caused a teacher shortage.26 May 10:20 AM
New ZealandShe met her fake husband on the day she flew to NZ. Why she's allowed to stayShe met her "husband" at the airport, and never saw him again.22 May 05:00 PM
WorldTaliban order female TV presenters to cover their facesTaliban rulers ordered female presenters on TV channels to cover their faces on air.20 May 12:21 AM
KahuRātana whānau begin selection process of eighth tumuakiThe mōrehu will follow a constitution written in 2002 to appoint the new leader.19 May 09:40 PM
New ZealandGovt wanted him out: Christian convert fearing for life wins right to stay in NZA Nigerian man whose home is too dangerous for him is allowed to stay in New Zealand.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHillsong: The megachurch that can't keep out of controversyTelegraph: The religious movement that attracts celebrities and scandal in equal measure.13 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandFormer Gloriavale Dairy farmer shocked by Employment Court decisionJames Harrison said he 'probably' did hit working schoolboys.11 May 08:13 AM
WorldPolice in Thailand arrest leader of corpse-worshipping cultHoly man whose followers allegedly worship corpses arrested in Thailand.11 May 01:52 AM
WorldTaliban order women to cover up head to toeThe Taliban has faced intense backlash after reneging on promises of female freedoms.07 May 08:07 PM
New Zealand'ATMs in the foyer': Former Arise Church members talk of burnout and focus on moneyAn independent review into the culture of the church will commence after Easter.18 Apr 07:13 AM
New ZealandArise Church founding pastor resigns from board following allegations from internsUnpaid internship demanded long hours, allegedly pushing people to breaking point.17 Apr 01:11 AM
New ZealandAuckland Church Leaders' Easter message: Graves and good newsChristians combine honesty about death, and hope that life can be restored.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Overworked, overwhelmed, taken advantage of': The heartbreaking testimony of Arise Church ministry school internsChurch pastor - 'I want to say I am deeply sorry for any hurt caused.'14 Apr 08:32 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki free to speak at Domain rally - charges still standA lawyer for the Destiny Church leader says all bail restrictions will be followed.14 Apr 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGlynn Cardy: Making meaning from a meaningless Easter messageOPINION: St Luke's Remuera minister offers his Easter message.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale included in faith investigationsRoyal Commission is expanding investigation into abuse to faiths other than Anglican.11 Apr 09:34 AM
WorldHillsong founder hits out at church after wife made redundantBrian Houston is upset after his wife Bobbie was reportedly made redundant by text.08 Apr 09:52 PM
New Zealand'Political prisoner' Tamaki celebrates new-found freedom as 24hr home curfew lapsesTamaki: "I am FREE after 78 days a political prisoner."05 Apr 02:14 AM
WorldPope apologises for abuse of indigenous CanadiansPope Francis delivered a historic apology to the country's first nations peoples.04 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandExclusive: 'When I woke she was gone' - her newborn girl was taken 57 years ago; finally, an apologyMaggie Wilkinson has received an historic settlement and in-person apology.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 lockdown arrests: Tamakis appear in court with two other Destiny Church defendantsFor the first time, the four Destiny Church leaders appeared in court side-by-side.31 Mar 10:27 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki reveals how he had the courage to speak out, break lockdown rules"Christ gave me the courage to stand up to the PM and her (cold-blooded) Cabinet."30 Mar 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHillsong, once a leader of Christian cool, loses footingNew York Times: Amid a series of crises, the evangelical powerhouse has shed churches.30 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldSuicide bombing kills 56 at mosque in PakistanSuicide bomber struck inside a Muslim mosque in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar.04 Mar 09:58 PM
WorldTransgender woman's Iraq honour killing reveals society's hatredA glamorous 23-year-old make-up artist was executed by a family member.22 Feb 07:47 PM
New Zealand'Justice for Hoda': Teens who attacked Muslim schoolgirl reportedly expelledHoda Al-Jamaa was assaulted at Otago Girls' High School earlier this month.21 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandIslamophobic school attack: 'There were complaints, but nothing was done'A 17-year-old girl had her hijab ripped off and suffered a concussion at a Dunedin school.19 Feb 07:12 PM
New ZealandHow a minor religious order became a major abuse scandalA former nun with years of inside knowledge was among those to give evidence.18 Feb 04:00 PM
SportSonny Bill Williams voices support for Dunedin school-attack victimsThe former All Black, an outspoken and devout Muslim, has urged them to 'stay strong'.18 Feb 12:45 AM
