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Waikato Muslims to showcase Māori Quran
Shakil Ahmad Monir spent more than 20 years working on the Māori Quran.
Wellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a year
One broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
A 'dumping ground': Priests accused or convicted of abuse relocated to the Pacific
NYT: Papal visit highlights church's history of moving abusive priests to Pacific Islands.
Two Auckland Islamic schools in lockdown after suspicious threat, closed today
Students have been told to stay home today.
'Well-known and respected': Bishop Denis George Browne, 86, dies after long illness
He led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.
Property Insider: Seascape adjudication decision awards $33m; Carrie Bradshaw index
Developer to pay builder China Construction New Zealand $33m.
Wild brawl breaks out in Tauranga Sikh Temple
A wild brawl erupted inside a Tauranga Sikh Temple and spilled into a nearby mall where swords were used - at least one injured person is in hospital.
The academic receiving death threats for calling out the religious right
Dr Miguel de la Torre spoke at Auckland University on Friday.
Connecting Christianity and Māoritanga
Māori and Christianity go hand in hand, according to Reverend Dr Te Hira Paenga after graduating with a PhD in theology from the University of Otago. Video / Te Ao
Sincere Standtrue 'miserable' before death at Gloriavale
'It was like he'd been murdered by the community,' former Gloriavale member says.
Taylor Swift terror suspect 'wanted to kill a large crowd'
The pop star's Vienna shows were cancelled after a foiled terrorist plot.
'It's taken a toll on me': Church group boss resigns amid abuse inquiry fallout
Presbyterian Support Otago CEO Jo O'Neill's final day in the role is next Friday.
Everything you need to know about the Ballerina Farm controversy
A recent profile frames Hannah Neeleman as trapped.
Mother jailed for forcing daughter to marry her killer in Oz
Ruqia Haidari was considered 'bewa', as she was already divorced.
Murder-accused dad has 'no regrets' over 8yo daughter's death
Police talk to man accused of murdering daughter by withholding medication.
Priest sues queer dating app Grindr after being outed
He says outing led him to lose his job and suffer 'significant damage' to his reputation.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Govt's gang conundrum - which victims should get abuse in care compo?
OPINION: Either the Government pays compensation to everyone abused, or to no one.
Member of cult dubbed 'most dangerous' by Chinese media allowed to stay in NZ
The Church of Almighty God believes Jesus returned as a woman and is banned in China.
Abuse in care revelations: Law Society president on leave after complaints laid
The Law Society confirmed he had taken leave 'while any complaints are addressed'.
Exclusive: Second complaint made against Law Society president over advice to church
The Herald can reveal NZ Law Society president Frazer Burton is facing a second complaint.
Abuse in Care inquiry: Snapshot of 138 recommendations for redress
The 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.
'Little to no financial compensation': Abuse in care survivors suffer third-class system
The Prime Minister said he was committed to doing 'the right thing'.
‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmed
The 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.
Jehovah’s Witnesses lose last-ditch court case over abuse in care report
The church was trying to block part of a report about abuse in care that is about them.
What’s at the heart of aoga amata teacher shortages?
Aoga amata teachers worry there will be no one to continue their work.
Brisbane dad told girl needed insulin ‘for life’
Before she died, girl's father repeatedly told his daughter needed medication to survive.
Exorcisms and abuse: Vatican strips Christchurch Catholic order of authority
Vatican investigated alleged unauthorised exorcisms and spiritual and psychological abuse.
Eid Mubarak: Hundreds attend community Eid celebration
Over 250 people enjoyed celebrating the festival together.
Fresh charges filed against ex-Destiny Church disciple accused of sexually abusing teen boys
The 29-year-old now faces 14 indecent assault charges relating to three youths.
Why one of NZ’s top ad makers quit at the top of his game to become a priest
The brains behind Mitre 10’s iconic ‘Sandpit’ ad is giving back to the film industry.
Why Imagine Dragons star left Mormonism
The singer on growing up in the Mormon religion and why he no longer practises it.
Six arrested for Indian religious stampede that killed 121
Leader who sparked the stampede blamed 'antisocial elements' but did not elaborate.
Crossbow attacker fatally shot after wounding police officer in Serbia
Serbia’s interior ministry says the officer responded by fatally shooting the assailant.