PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Whether in Manchester or Hawke's Bay, extremism threatens all of usOPINION: The emotive, hyperbolic and hateful rhetoric on social media is spreading.04 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldDame becomes first female Archbishop of CanterburyThe first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history. 03 Oct 07:41 PM
WorldPolice probe Islamist link after deadly Manchester synagogue attackPolice named the victims as Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66.03 Oct 06:32 PM
WorldSuspect shot dead after deadly terror attack on UK synagogue namedSuspect shot dead; PM Keir Starmer chairs emergency security meeting in London.02 Oct 10:10 PM
World'We carried on': Survivors hold prayers under police guard after Manchester synagogue attackManchester is home to 30,000 Jews, the largest community outside London.02 Oct 09:50 PM
WorldThe wave of anti-Semitic terror that followed October 7UK recorded 4103 anti-Semitic incidents in 2023, the highest number on record.02 Oct 06:59 PM
WorldThe six minutes that brought terror to Britain's JewsArmed police shot the suspect just six minutes after the first 999 call.02 Oct 06:04 PM
WorldMichigan churchgoers saved fellow worshippersThe shooting at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township left four dead and eight injured.29 Sep 08:33 PM
New ZealandPriests chain themselves to minister Erica Stanford's office over Palestine decisionThe group was 'deeply grieved at the failure to recognise Palestinian statehood'.28 Sep 11:40 PM
LifestyleTogether at last: Jay-Jay and Minou’s visa victoryAfter a heartbreaking immigration battle, the radio star’s young lover is here to stay!27 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Sorry folks, we've got nothing' – Thieves strip church of food for communityLawnmowers, a weed eater, kayaks and food are among the items stolen.25 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldCourt issues arrest warrant for Unification Church leader Han Hak-jaHan Hak-ja, 82, is accused of gifting jewellery and handbags to former first lady. 22 Sep 07:53 PM
AnalysisMany of the Kirk memorial eulogies were calls to the barricadesEvent showed how the line that used to separate religion and politics may no longer exist.22 Sep 07:31 PM
New Zealand'I found it so hard': The part of Ardern's book she 'hated' writingThe former PM tells Petra Bagust podcast why she had to leave her Mormon faith behind.17 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuRestoration of Raetihi's Rātana Temple nearsAn additional $200,000 is needed to complete all work.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionYou may hate the chained-up priests – but Gaza is our generation’s Springbok Tour momentRev Scottie Reeve says the protest may seem over-dramatic but it was the only option left.17 Sep 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldKilling of Charlie Kirk raises fears of spiralling political violence in USNew York Times: Kirk, 31, was shot moments after beginning a speech at a Utah campus.11 Sep 06:09 AM
ChristchurchNew plan to rebuild quake-hit Christchurch cathedral – but still years from reopeningChrist Church Cathedral has been shut for 14 years - since the February 2011 earthquake.10 Sep 11:00 PM
World'God's influencer' becomes first millennial saint amid historic ceremonyNew, younger visitors are coming to Assisi because of Carlo Acutis.07 Sep 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne Gibson'Miscommunication' in update on 56-level Seascape apartment tower: Property InsiderAs a new builder is set to sign the contract to complete, the developer clarifies facts.01 Sep 06:00 PM
TravelWhere to go instead of Delhi, Agra or Japur in IndiaWe share lesser-known gems that most India visitors miss. 29 Aug 12:35 AM
TravelA cheap Europe trip does exist, if you visit these 7 citiesSave your euros in these lesser-visited spots. 27 Aug 06:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOnline chats are leading to blasphemy arrests in PakistanNew York Times: Some accusations of blasphemy have incited murderous mobs in the country.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUltra-Orthodox confront an unfamiliar military callNew York Times: Ultra-Orthodox have been exempted from army service for Jewish Israelis.24 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsHow Marama Royal is leading Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to new heightsNgāti Whātua Ōrākei's assets have risen from $631m in 2014 to $1.53b last year.24 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandChurch leader who quit amid harassment claims resurfaces in AustraliaFormer Arise leader Brent Cameron has become a senior pastor at a church in Australia.21 Aug 03:19 AM
WorldTrump says Ukraine peace deal may help him 'get to heaven'Trump's press secretary said 'the President was serious' about the comment.19 Aug 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We shouldn’t undervalue the important work of historians OPINION: Also letters on religion and politics; cycle helmets; Palestinian state. 19 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeWhy a judge showed no mercy for church swindler who suffered stroke in prison'She has not learnt from her mistakes,' a judge said of 71-year-old scammer Kolini Tatafu.08 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandVatican astronomer wants NZ to realise faith and science can be happy bedfellows'My search for God … is what makes me want to be a scientist.'04 Aug 12:50 AM
TravelSeeking an easy and affordable family trip? Head hereThere are more than a few reasons this spot is a top family travel destination. 31 Jul 08:55 PM
New ZealandGloriavale leader pleads guilty to indecent assaultHoward Temple changed his plea on the third day of his trial in Greymouth.29 Jul 11:33 PM
WorldHead of China's Shaolin Temple removed over embezzlement claimsThe abbot will be disrobed for 'extremely' bad behaviour.28 Jul 06:23 AM
Herald NOW'We can be a model for other countries' Muslim and Jewish leaders sign Harmony AccordNZ Jewish Council president and Federation of Islamic Assoc of NZ spokesperson Abdur Razzaq on the signing of Harmony Accord.Watch22 Jul 09:00 PM