New ZealandWork on Holy Trinity's organ beginsThe first parts of what will be New Zealand's largest musical instrument have arrived at Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral.31 May 02:53 AM
OpinionRaybon KanKan: Catholic students wake up to wrong farceDearly beloved: there's a petition to challenge the dress code for this year's school ball at St Dominic's Catholic College, a girls' high school in West Auckland.25 May 08:28 PM
LifestyleWhy church-goers live longerA study reveals a link between attending religious services and a longer life expectancy.17 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandReport: no defence for religion in schoolsA challenge to religious instruction in state schools on the grounds of direct discrimination could not be legally defended by the Ministry of Education, documents say.15 May 02:04 AM
New ZealandAnglican Synod fails to approve gay marriagesGay Anglicans are reacting with a mix of fury and resignation after the Anglican Synod today failed to approve the blessing of gay marriages.12 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Today I hang my head in shame'Liberal Anglican priest Dr Helen Jacobi says she is ashamed of her Church after it postponed "blessings" for gay marriages for at least two years.12 May 01:44 AM
KahuReligious ban could extend to karakiaMaori prayers could be banned from the classroom if campaigners are successful in their bid to remove religious instruction from state schools.04 May 05:30 PM
TravelChina: Mogao's Grottoes of the BuddhasIt took some time to adjust to the gloom after the bright sunshine outside.20 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm going to get this demon out of you'A nurse has described a bizarre community exorcism in Auckland where a travelling pastor allegedly punched her in the face to cleanse her of demons.20 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandSetback in Bible in Schools caseSecular education campaigners have faced a significant setback in their legal fight to ban the Bible from public schools.06 Apr 07:25 PM
EditorialEditorial: Islamic peace mission must condemn hateThe moderation and maturity of Muslims in New Zealand was evident once again in their response to the Egyptian initiative.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSent to 'take control' of NZ mosquesEgypt is sending imams as part of new drive to reduce radicalisation and counter jihadism.04 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldStigmata claims divide SamoansA woman claiming to have suffered stigmata -- the injuries Jesus suffered when he was crucified -- has become the subject of hot debate.31 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandNZ can 'show way' on religious toleranceNew Zealand provides a model of religious tolerance for the rest of the world, former Prime Minister Helen Clark said yesterday.30 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Why I'm sick of being an atheist - it can be stressfulCOMMENT: For me Easter Monday is a great time to reflect on how boring it is to be an atheist.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ a popular destination for RamadanShorter fasting days during the Islamic holy month could be the attraction to draw wealthy Muslim tourists to New Zealand, a University of Auckland academic says.27 Mar 04:26 AM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Bury Easter once and for allCOMMENT: It's time to let Easter go. Its spiritual significance is non-existent and its recreational function an annoyance.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOut of dark times spring light and lifeWhen others let us down the hope present in the Easter story still stands. It's a hope that stands for eternity.25 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Religious day merits respect amid diversityCOMMENT: Something remarkable happens tomorrow in countries such as New Zealand.23 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: No version of Allah condones such behaviourCOMMENT: The tenets of Muslim belief are not compatible with a secular society, writes Alan Duff.23 Mar 01:05 AM
WorldBishop: Judas may not have been so badJudas may be one of the hardest of all historical figures to present in a good light, but prominent clerics have lent voices to calls for a reappraisal.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJeff Tallon: Abuse has no place in debate on science and creationCOMMENT: Alan Duff's vitriol and vilification of religion is counter-scientific and unwarranted.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Creation myth a galactic fallacyCOMMENT: Humans invented God - not vice-versa - as handy tool for manipulating others.14 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldMan faces jail for saying God isn't realA Russian man is being prosecuted for writing a post on social media that equated the Bible to a "collection of Jewish fairytales".03 Mar 10:17 PM
WorldPell blames bishop for paedophile priest moveAustralian Cardinal George Pell has laid blame for failing to act against a paedophile priest on the dying former bishop of Ballarat.01 Mar 08:30 PM
TaxGloriavale leaders defend tax statusLeaders of the Gloriavale Christian Community have opened up to the public after revelations the group has more than $40 million in assets.29 Feb 03:52 AM
WorldPope joins chorus of anti-Trump voicesPope Francis has added the strongest voice yet to a growing chorus of world leaders taking a stand against the celebrity candidate.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRichard Dawkins suffers strokeWell-known atheist and biologist has been forced to cancel his upcoming New Zealand tour due to health problems.12 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandFear of God: It's what makes us nicerScientists have found a long-awaited explanation as to why humans have for centuries maintained orderly societies: the fear of an angry god.10 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhere to eat this Chinese New YearFood is key to Chinese New Year, and families and restaurants will ring in the Year of the Monkey with special feasts.09 Feb 05:11 AM
New ZealandDestiny's prices doubleDestiny Church wants its faithful to dig deeper this year, almost doubling the cost of tickets to attend its annual conference.23 Jan 04:00 PM
