"It will be difficult to explain why people that harmed them should be protected."

Did Bishop take proper action when he received abuse complaints spanning 30 years?

One person's encounter with humanity in Aotearoa in the aftermath of a terrorist attack.

Polish bishops defend St John Paul II for his treatment of former cardinal Theo McCarrick.

In two US cities, religious leaders conduct exorcisms - in public, and in broad daylight.

Mahathir Mohamad stands by his widely condemned comments on attacks by Muslim extremists.

Thousands in Afghanistan and across the world protest against French President Emmanuel Macron. Video / Agencia EFE via AP

An Auckland man went to pay his respects at Purewa. He didn't expect a fitness class.

'Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They are children of God.'

More than 500 survivors have so far shared their stories with the commission.

Reverend Ross Browne was also a prominent Scout leader.

National Party leader Judith Collins and husband David Wong-Tung cast their vote early today. Video / Michael Neilson

Survivors have received less than a fifth of the compensation of comparable countries.

Hello, is it me you're looking for? Church recruiters switch from door knocks to phone.

There are reports of 23-hour work shifts at the isolated West Coast community.

Georgina and Tanya Sammons only found out after their older sister Alva had died.

Jacinda Ardern wants stronger protections against religious discrimination.

'We do have some serious concerns about some of the fundamental ways of thinking.'

Act urges religious leaders who object to legislation to respect others' choices.

'I have lots of sins that I suddenly need to confess,' one person said.

Abuse in Care redress processes are set to come under the microscope.

He also sold party drugs to fund his love of designer clothes.

An evangelical church that never sought the spotlight now has the nation's attention.

Mt Roskill Evangelical Fellowship paid staff $862,000 in the year to March 2019.

A rugby league club closely linked to the church is calling for compassion.

'I wanted to understand why she had so much hate. I was emotional. I tried to hold it in.'

The terrorist was watched closely in the courtroom. But he gave little away.

Terrorist killer Brendon Tarrant faces an isolated life as a locked-up "hermit".