New ZealandWads of cash for DestinyDestiny Church is circulating images of wads of cash and the Twitter hashtag "iwannagive" to followers before its annual conference.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandReligion in schools: Like David vs GoliathThe lawyer for a man trying to remove religious instruction from schools has used the analogy of David and Goliath.21 May 12:12 AM
New ZealandShould Bible studies be taught at school?The provider of Bible studies will argue in court today for the right to be heard in a legal battle over religious studies being taught in state schools.20 May 09:32 PM
World'Cardinal tried to bribe me'Cardinal George Pell tried to bribe a victim of paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale, an Australian royal commission has heard.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis want religion question to stayNew Zealanders want the next census to continue to ask about religion.18 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandMum's praise for Sikh heroThe mother of a 6-year-old hit by a car as he walked to school believes he owes his life to the actions of a Sikh man who removed his turban to stem the bleeding.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBible studies a touchy subjectProviders of Bible studies at more than 660 public Kiwi schools will head to the High Court next week to fight to keep religious studies in our classrooms.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSelfless Sikh praised worldwide"Anyone would have done the same." Harman Singh woke up yesterday to hundreds of messages praising his humanity.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnwed 'cheap prostitutes' students toldSecondary school students were handed a pamphlet branding women in de facto relationships "cheap prostitutes".16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It wasn't about the turban'"He didn't care that his head was uncovered in public. He just wanted to help this little boy that he had no relation to."15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandZoroastrians try to beat extinctionOne of the world's oldest religions is facing extinction, and will be fighting for its survival in Auckland later this year. Plus, how religious is your suburb? Use our interactive.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMuslims most likely to be unemployedNot all religions and their followers are equal in New Zealand, a Herald investigation into the state of faith has found.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow religious is your suburb?Rich Kiwis are turning their backs on God but churches shouldn't waste energy on being “up to date”, expert claims. Our interactive shows religious your suburb is.13 May 02:15 AM
New ZealandWellington: A spiritual place?Wellingtonians may be godless but that doesn't mean they've lost their religion. Use our interactive map to discover more.12 May 09:47 PM
New ZealandWellington the godless capitalAnd ten other facts we've gleaned from our investigation into religion in New Zealand. Use our interactive map to discover more.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGod moves in next doorA Catholic neighbour is upset over the arrival of a 6.4m religious statue next door, saying it is "bizarre" and "offensive".09 May 05:00 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Time to decriminalise religious banterFreedom of speech, or the ability to communicate one's opinions and ideas, is the most important of all human rights, as our ability to think and communicate with minimal restraint is the essence of freedom, if not humanity.07 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandGloriavale: Police hotline receives callsA number of calls have been made to the police hotline number set up for former and current Gloriavale members.07 May 02:52 AM
OpinionI grew up in a Christian community - and survived to tell the taleI grew up in a Christian community. It was a little like Gloriavale, without the Amish-inspired bonnets and the sexual abuse allegations, Heather du Plessis-Allan writes.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice set up Gloriavale phone hotlineA free phone line has been set up by police for people wanting to discuss experiences at the secretive Christian community Gloriavale.01 May 12:32 AM
New ZealandGloriavale member unconcerned about inquiryA member of the secretive christian community Gloriavale says allegations of men being groomed to have sex with underage females are "rubbish".30 Apr 11:50 PM
New ZealandMen and women have separate rolesA Gloriavale school principal says the New Testament is very clear about men and women having different roles to play.30 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleMuslim schoolgirl told skirt is too longFrance's controversial ban on religious clothing in state schools has come under attack after a 15-year-old Muslim girl was sent home twice for wearing a long black skirt.30 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandPolice pay 'a social visit' to GloriavaleWest Coast police area commander Inspector John Canning paid a courtesy visit to the Gloriavale Christian Community yesterday.30 Apr 02:38 AM
New ZealandGloriavale sells off rare grey parrotSecretive Christian community Gloriavale appears to be adding to its coffers by selling a hand-reared African grey parrot on Trade Me.29 Apr 06:07 AM
New ZealandGloriavale: Police appeal to ex-membersAt least one former Gloriavale member has approached police, and others are considering it, after police urged for ex-members to come forward.28 Apr 08:16 AM
New ZealandRare golden 'Koran' on show in NZA 200-year-old "golden Koran", which contains pages layered in gold, will be displayed at Auckland's central library next month after some Arabic manuscripts that came with it were....27 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Happy, simple' life at Gloriavale"It's not a lifestyle I would choose. But in actually talking to a lot of the people that are there I couldn't help thinking, 'They have a happier and simpler life than I do.'23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo debate on Gloriavale road closureThe Grey District Council has refused to enter into a public debate about a plan to close a road near the Gloriavale Christian Community, as the issue heads to the Environment Court.23 Apr 03:33 AM
New ZealandGloriavale assets: $36.6mThe secretive Gloriavale religious community owns assets worth $36.6 million, including a dairy farm, deer enterprise and an aircraft repair firm.22 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldVatican says no to France's gay choiceThe Vatican is refusing to accept President Francois Hollande's ambassadorial choice, who is gay.22 Apr 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Wrong relationship'A young woman who left the secretive Gloriavale Christian Community told Campbell Live that she was the victim of a "wrong relationship" with an adult married man.22 Apr 07:48 AM
New ZealandGloriavale leaders close inA professor who says Gloriavale tried converting him as a boy says the secretive community is feeling 'tremors' after the recent departure of several members.21 Apr 11:17 PM
New ZealandGloriavale wants to shut access roadThe Gloriavale Christian Community wants a public road near its compound closed to prevent attacks from outsiders.21 Apr 02:47 AM
