New ZealandSchool considers 'all options'A primary school is considering "all options" over its Christianity classes after complaints from three parents.03 Feb 06:18 AM
OpinionRev Brian Brandon: Let's look on bright side and talk about heavenAs a cancer sufferer, I echo Stephen Wealthall's call for talking openly and honestly about death, writes Rev Brian Brandon.30 Jan 08:30 PM
WorldPolice chief backs demon house claimsA police captain in Indiana says he believes the story of a woman who claimed her children were being attacked and possessed by hundreds of demons.28 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandWhat's life like beneath the veil?'I lead this double life because I still have to make a living.' Five women tell the Herald about their lives and challenges they face being Muslim in NZ.22 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldHomosexuality a 'defect' that can be cured - CardinalThe Pope’s new Spanish Cardinal has called homosexuality a physical “defect” that can be cured, it has been reported.21 Jan 12:05 AM
New ZealandPeter Calder: Faith goes deep in orthodox ritualAn attentive passenger on the 2pm ferry leaving Devonport on Sunday afternoon would have been treated to an unusual sight.20 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBishop who led school integration dies at 96An ex-Bishop of Auckland who played a pivotal role in integrating Catholic schools into the state system died yesterday, aged 96.20 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldAtheist secures UK asylum on religious groundsAn Afghan man is understood to have become the first atheist ever to secure asylum in Britain on religious grounds.14 Jan 03:04 AM
WorldFather, let's go for a spinPope Francis has broken protocol to invite an old friend up for a ride on his popemobile in St Peter's Square.08 Jan 08:42 PM
New ZealandSamoa time shift creates Sabbath riftDivine intervention may be needed to help resolve a dilemma that has been brewing in Samoa - exactly which day is the Sabbath.06 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Pinko Pope riles the wealthyYou may not have heard of Ken Langone - I hadn't until recently when he decided to take on Pope Francis.04 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldPope warns against 'pride, deceit'Pope Francis lauded Jesus' humble beginning as a poor and vulnerable baby, marking Christmas in St Peter's Basilica.25 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldDiner puts some joy on bottom of his billsThe US$111.05 ($134) New York restaurant receipt includes a US$1000 tip and the words "god bless!" scrawled across it.16 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldIslamists' power in Syria forces rethinkThe Bab al-Hawa crossing post sits under a low ridge on the Syrian-Turkish border, not far from the Turkish town of Reyhanli.15 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldVatican makes progress policing bankEuropean inspectors gave the Vatican a mixed report card in its efforts to comply with international norms to fight money laundering and terror financing.15 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBurqa hid injuries of bashed teenA teenage girl police believe was beaten at home was forced to hide her facial injuries behind a burqa while Muslim community members allegedly hushed up the abuse.15 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTemple plans spark protestA Buddhist trust has received resource consent to use a south Auckland rural block for a Tibetan temple with 38 bedrooms for monks and visitors and 28 affordable homes for followers.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFewer religious believersThe number of people who say they have no religion has reached 1.6 million.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDestiny defector's debut sermonRichard Lewis yesterday thanked his new congregation and family before delivering his first sermon since splitting from the controversial Destiny Church.08 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFrom Destiny, but not with loveNegative posts from a Destiny Church pastor about defector Richard Lewis have been shared online by Bishop Brian Tamaki.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandA devil walks into a bar ...The new boss of a restaurant that has sent five owners broke in three years wants an exorcist to check the property for evil spirits.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSplit at top of Destiny ChurchBishop Brian Tamaki's right-hand man has turned his back on Destiny Church to become a pastor - the latest of several high-profile departures.03 Dec 04:30 PM
World'Comrade Bala' accused of slaveryShortly after a police raid to close down his revolutionary political party in 1978, Aravindan Balakrishnan began disciplinary proceedings against three leadership rivals within the commune.26 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldPope issues mission statement for papacyPope Francis issued the mission statement for his papacy, outlining how the Catholic Church and the papacy itself must be reformed.26 Nov 01:15 PM
WorldShrine discovery pushes back Buddha's birth dateThe discovery of a 2,600-year-old simple wooden shrine in Nepal has made archeologists rethink Buddha's birth date.25 Nov 10:31 PM
