New ZealandHarsh times created judgmental godsPeople living in hardship are more likely to believe in moralising, high gods, according to a major new study co-authored by New Zealand researchers.10 Nov 09:51 PM
WorldIs this proof Jesus married?Lost Gospel found in the British Library claims Jesus married the prostitute Mary Magdalene and had two children.10 Nov 01:31 AM
New ZealandKiwi forces will help train Iraqis fight ISISThree NZ Defence Force personnel have already left for the Middle East to scope out a role for New Zealand forces to help train Iraqi forces fight ISIS.05 Nov 04:05 AM
New Zealand'Free thinkers' target security risksA "group of free thinkers" has been chosen to detect unseen threats to New Zealand's national security, advising the Prime Minister of danger before it arrives.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey to sketch Isis responseJohn Key says any NZ commitment to the campaign against Isis in the Middle East would be for a long time, pointing to the 10-year deployment of troops to Bamiyan.03 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldRevolt 'main Isis threat'A large-scale uprising by people living under the totalitarian regime of Isis (Islamic State) is the most likely trigger that will lead to the undoing of the self-declared caliphate.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice probe blaze at mosquePolice are investigating whether a fire at an Auckland mosque that has been at the centre of allegations of extremist Islamic teaching was deliberately lit.26 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDavid Rutherford: If we live in fear, terrorists winTerrorism is an affront to our freedom, human dignity and right to life.22 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldAussie backdown on burqasA controversial plan to separate women wearing the burqa at Australia’s Parliament has been dropped following outcry.20 Oct 01:20 AM
WorldPregnant Jihadi brides want outTwo teenagers who became poster girls for the jihad in Syria are now desperate to come home after becoming disillusioned with life in the war-torn country.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny splashes out on carsDestiny Church bought five cars - including a luxury Audi - through one of its charities that is more than a year overdue in filing an annual return.11 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleDiwali: Festival of highlightsThis year Diwali includes a wedding expo, music lessons and more, discovers Sarah Ell.10 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldFrancis' star status a shock for cardinalsThe cardinals who elected Pope Francis 18 months ago had no inkling that he would turn out to be such a "rock star" pontiff, two "princes of the church" have said.10 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionLucy Lawless: Simple act shows a cultural chasm'Look at the Earth sitting on top of itself," the Aboriginal man said to me in an Outback mining town, writes Lucy Lawless.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDiwali adds spice to celebrationsDiwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is about two weeks away but the celebrations will kick off in Auckland this weekend in a big way.07 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Watson: Which party would God vote for?Act leader Jamie Whyte calls the Green Party "not so much a political party as a religious movement, worshipping snails and ferns and all things Gaia".17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChurch has shaky futureA church whose congregation helped to shape Auckland is facing demolition after failing to meet new earthquake standards.10 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionArchbishop John Dew: Outrage over dirty tricks healthyThe Greek philosopher Aristotle referred to teaching and politics as the "noble professions".04 Sep 09:30 PM
WorldBritish man 'likely' behind beheadingDavid Cameron has said that it is "increasingly likely" that a British jihadist beheaded American journalist James Foley20 Aug 09:45 PM
New ZealandWelcome to 'enlightenment'Controversial self-development training programme Avatar claims its course can fix life’s struggles but critics say the mumbo jumbo comes at a cost.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny eyes taxpayer funds for schoolDestiny Church wants its private school to become part of the state system, which would earn it a large boost in taxpayer funding.14 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldSudanese Christians arrive in USExhausted but overjoyed Meriam Ibrahim had an emotional reunion with family and friends in Manchester, New Hampshire.01 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldClinging to dreams amid carnageWearing a bright hijab, black blazer and long denim skirt, Mariam Abultewi sat in a taxi she had just ordered using Wasselni, a taxi-ordering and carpooling app she launched in Gaza four months ago.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandExodus from GloriavaleThe high number of babies being born in a reclusive Christian community on the West Coast is likely to offset any exodus, says someone who left.29 Jul 05:00 PM
