WorldJudge: You can't testify wearing niqabBritain's leading Muslim organisation isn't happy with a judge's landmark ruling that women should not give evidence in court while wearing the veil.17 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionMichael Hewat: Christians need support of moderates in Muslim statesIn 2010 a horribly misguided United States Christian pastor announced his plans to publicly burn a pile of 200 copies of the <i>Koran</i>.16 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldSchool rules in FranceAll pupils in French state schools will be reminded this week that they are not allowed to wear items of religious clothing.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandChurch is victimising me - pastorHe was cleared of sexual misconduct in a criminal trial, but a Korean pastor says he's being victimised by the Presbyterian Church of NZ.09 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyAnglicans' oil vote causes ripplesNew Zealand's Catholic Church says it will "reflect" on a decision by Auckland Anglicans to sell out of all fossil fuel investments within two years.09 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPastor defiant in face of banA defiant deposed Presbyterian Korean pastor has vowed to continue leading church services despite being barred for sexual misconduct and abuse.08 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPastor battles abuse claimsA senior pastor who founded the Korean Presbyterian Church of Auckland will be struck off the ministerial roll after an internal church investigation found him guilty of sexual misconduct and abuse.05 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEx-Catholic brother appeals extraditionA former Catholic brother today has an appeal hearing against a judge's decision to have him extradited to Australia to face 252 sexual abuse charges.04 Sep 09:35 PM
OpinionPeter Calder: Jewish New Year a more spiritual highFor most of us, the sunset at 6.03pm tonight will be unremarkable, but not so for the 450 families who make up the Auckland Hebrew Congregation.03 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldPope poses for 'selfie'A photo of the Pope posing with young fans at the Vatican has gone viral on social media, with gleeful reports that it was the first ever "Papal selfie".31 Aug 10:32 PM
EntertainmentChurch's Cruise wife auditionsA former Scientologist has claimed she was one of several women "auditioned" as a potential wife for the actor and Scientology stalwart Tom Cruise.28 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldPlan to ban Muslim BrotherhoodEgypt's descent into violent chaos entered a new phase yesterday as the military-backed Government suggested it planned to ban the Muslim Brotherhood.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMuslim women rally for election bidAnjum Rahman is gaining support in her bid to become the first Muslim woman elected to public office in New Zealand.17 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandChurch head seeks gay-wedding banThe head of New Zealand's third-largest church has asked its ministers to consider a temporary ban on gay marriages to preserve the church's "peace and unity".16 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhat it's like to be shunned from the Jehovah's WitnessesBrad Miller and Cassie Dean speak about their experience on being shunned from the Jehovah's Witnesses. Video / RNZWatch13 Aug 09:25 PM
LifestyleChat replay: Tamaki expertChurch historian and author Peter Lineham is joining us at midday for a chat on his new book <i>Destiny: The Life and Times of a Self-Made Apostle</i>.13 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandBig crowd for Pacific mayoral candidateAuckland mayoral candidate the Rev Uesifili UNasa may be looking for some divine intervention, having launched his campaign at church.11 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldDawkins justifies anti-Islam comments as merely correcting a factProfessor Richard Dawkins has been forced to defend controversial comments he made online after saying the last time Muslims contributed something worthwhile was during the Middle Ages.10 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandDestiny's head the real star at biography launchIt's the shoes at the foot of Bishop Brian Tamaki's impressive all-black ensemble that catch the eye as his delegation sweeps up the library stairs at Massey University's North Shore campus.08 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionJeff Tallon: Biblical references an everyday part of our livesA week or so back London officials banned the use of the phrase "in sickness and in health" in civil registry wedding vows as "too religious".06 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Religious instruction no longer a school roleAs more Kiwis describe themselves as having no religion, it's hardly surprising that the teaching of Christianity should rub against modern concepts of rights.04 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldSoldier 'left free' to killSweating nervously from his bald head the American soldier gathered enough composure to deliver an extraordinary presentation.04 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: It's Yahweh or the highwayReligions do a little good and a lot of bad, says Paul Little.03 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandDivided beliefs over Bible in the classroomThe chief of the Churches Education Commission, Simon Greening, and survey author David Hines present their views on the debate over religious education programmes in schools.02 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMost Muslims feeling safe in NZSouth Asian Muslims in Auckland report feeling secure, but some say they'd received "prejudicial treatment" in their dealings with police.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPassions high over Bible in schoolsSchools are going through the "hurtful" process of choosing to drop religious instruction, with boards of trustees working through passionate arguments from parents on both sides of the debate.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSect's message of peaceA Muslim sect is taking its faith to the streets of Auckland this Ramadan month to counter "Kiwi ignorance" of Islam.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandIslam's rites, Kiwi styleIn just over a week, Muslim faithful around the world will be celebrating Eid ul-Fitr, the breaking of the fast to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.30 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldPope's shift on homosexuals welcomed by gay activistsThe Pope's shift in stance on homosexuality has been welcomed by activists in conservative Italy.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Hand of God in schoolsA survey shows one in three state primary and intermediate schools teaches religious instruction, triggering a debate about what kids are being taught.30 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldWrong turn sees Pope mobbedA wrong turn sent a humble Fiat carrying Pope Francis into the thick of a frenzied Rio crowd, in his first minutes back in South America since becoming Pontiff.23 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldAfghanistan reality show boom upsets hardlinersReligious hardliners have declared a jihad against the television talent shows that have taken Afghanistan by storm.22 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldShantytown cleaned up for Pope's visitIt is 8.30am in the favela in Rio de Janeiro that will receive Pope Francis on Friday, and men carrying weapons walk along what will be the Pontiff's path.22 Jul 05:30 PM
