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'An astonishing figure': A year's baptisms to be conducted in one day
St Patrick’s Cathedral to baptise 350 people this Easter as churches see a revival.
'The Holy Spirit has protected us': Pastor wins reinstatement amid church war, years of litigation
The church was divided over the use of millions of dollars in donations.
‘The only way to heaven’: Inside the controversial, secretive Two by Twos sect
The Herald looks inside the controversial Two by Twos church.
Two by Twos: 'Several' new police investigations after 27 people make abuse claims
Police say 27 people in NZ reported allegations of sexual abuse within secretive church.
‘Well embedded’: National MP now admits being member of 'cult' under FBI sex abuse probe
Hamish Campbell last week claimed his connection to the group was through family.
Pope leaves faithful guessing over Easter appearances
Pope's Easter role uncertain as health concerns linger despite surprise appearances.
Shamed upskirt teacher linked to secretive religious sect under FBI probe
Convicted sex offender Douglas Martin is a former elder of the Two by Twos.
Former assistant principal linked to religious group under FBI probe
Douglas Martin, who was convicted of filming up girls' skirts in 2013, was an elder in a controversial religious movement under FBI investigation.
Bad taste: Naked Samoans address backlash over controversial Last Supper poster
Oscar Kightley says the comedy troupe 'should have known better'.
National MP involved in religious group at centre of sexual abuse investigation
The MP said he had an association to the sect 'through my family'.
'Not Kiwi behaviour': Backlash at Tamaki's 'fearmongering' over PM's India trip
The Destiny Church leader accused Luxon of 'betrayal'.
Extremist attack: Man sentenced in brutal YouTuber assassination plot
After admitting attempted murder he recanted, claiming he was there for a debate only.
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.
‘Incalculable harm’: Former Destiny Church member jailed for sexual abuse of boys in youth group
He pleaded guilty in December.
Police take ‘enforcement action’ over Destiny Church haka on motorway
Dozens flooded on to the busy motorway - halting traffic - in the November incident.
Destiny and Man Up double down on pride protests
The church group has not been deterred by widespread condemnation of its pride protests.
Ex-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forward
The former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.
No plans yet for site of demolished 107-year-old Anglican church in Gisborne
The Church of the Resurrection reached the end of its life and was demolished in November.
Suppression lifted: Former priest named as alleged St Bede’s College sex abuser
Ex school priest, dean charged with historical sexual offences from 1996 to 2000.
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.