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NZ supports change to royal-succession rules
Key backs ending bias against daughters and allowing Catholics in the family.

Scientology DVDs in schools
A scientologist doctor is promoting a controversial educational resource in New Zealand schools.

Church attacked for 'criminal' activities
Rudd urges caution after Senator calls for police investigation into Scientology.

Gangster kids keep time for church
Many young Pacific offenders in South Auckland are "chameleons" who attend church after committing a crime

Australia urged to stop slaughtering conscious animals
The King of Jordan's sister has appealed to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to stop the slaughter of conscious animals for halal meat in Australia.

Tamaki: What have I done wrong?
Destiny leader Brian Tamaki yesterday struck back at criticism of his church and oaths of allegiance sworn to him by parishioners.

Destiny's Cult-like parallels
The maker of The Cult has spoken of eerie similarities between comments by the leader in the show and Destiny Church's Bishop Brian Tamaki.