'You are commanded to marry me’: How a Kiwi Mormon bride was trapped into an abusive marriage
Caroline didn't want to marry her husband but he told her the Holy Ghost had spoken.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromReligion and Beliefs
'You think you're the only one': How a wealthy church shielded abusers from the law
Listen now to Heaven's Helpline - a six-part investigation into the Mormon church in NZ.
Helpline set up 'to protect victims' of abuse, says Mormon church
The church's full response to claims of a cover-up in the Heaven's Helpline podcast.
Prophecy, polygamy, and basketball - a brief history of the Mormon church in NZ
A church that began in the US had huge success with Māori followers.
'If they cry, they buy' – inside the Mormon church in New Zealand
Episode one in a six-part podcast investigation into one of the world's richest churches.
Lufthansa fined record $6.6m for discriminating against Jewish passengers
It is the largest fine the US has ever imposed on an airline for a civil rights violation.
Cathedral to commercial space: Public invited to share thoughts on quake-prone Napier building
'We want to welcome local people into our space to find out about the options.'
Destiny Church and pro-Palestinian protesters clash outside TVNZ
About 35 police officers are at the scene to separate the rival groups.
British clergyman dies during night of drug-fuelled sex with priest
The unnamed clergyman travelled to Belgium for a papal visit, according to reports.
Losing faith: More than half of the population has no religion
The largest religious group remains Christianity.
'Heartbreaking': Kiwi mum on life after escaping Gloriavale
Pearl Valor, her husband and their five children left Gloriavale three years ago.
'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%
Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.
Hundreds arrested in child abuse investigation in Malaysia
Police said they had arrested 355 people and rescued more than 400 children.
An Irish bishop was buried in a cathedral vault. His secrets were not
New York Times: Calls grow for exhumation of bishop amid new abuse allegations.
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.