Destiny Church
Surviving 2025, decoding Destiny, luring tourists
Surviving 2025 in the intertwined industries of media and advertising. Should our government follow Australia's media policy - and beware of billionaires? Also: decoding Destiny and the tricky task… Audio
Labour MP wants Destiny Church struck off charity register
An MP has formally requested Destiny Church be struck off the charities register following the alleged violence by church followers who stormed a children's event hosted by a Drag King. The event at… Audio
Protestors linked to Destiny Church crossed line - police
Police say protestors linked to Destiny Church, who stormed a children's event being host by a drag king, crossed the line with aggressive and violent behaviour. The event on Saturday was part of the… Audio
Rubbing out the rainbow
The line between freedom of expression, and suppression of other people's freedoms Audio
What makes a charity a charity?
The Supreme Court has ruled that Family First isn't a charity - so what actually are the rules about what is and isn't a charity? Audio
Judge warns Brian Tamaki of risk of further protests
Destiny Church leaders Brian and Hannah Tamaki have been issued with fresh charges over their latest Covid protest.
Brian Tamaki has appeared in court this afternoon. Our reporter Jordan Bond has… Video, Audio
Brian, Hannah Tamaki charged after another Covid protest
Destiny Church leaders Brian and Hannah Tamaki have faced fresh charges following their latest Covid protest.
More than 1,000 people turned out to their gathering in the Auckland Domain, in breach of… Video, Audio
Media called out over racial bias
Journalist David Farrier on coverage of Destiny Church vs coverage of the City Impact Church. Audio
Brian Tamaki responds to criticism after leaving Auckland on eve of lockdown
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says he was well within his rights to leave Auckland on Saturday night following the official announcement the city would enter level 3 lockdown at 6am the following… Video, Audio
Former gang boss wants to be new Far North mayor
Jay Hepi, a former Tribesman and a Rebels gang member and organiser for Destiny Church's controversial Man-up programme, today launched his campaign with the support of Bishop Brian Tamaki. He spoke… Video, Audio
Georgina Beyer declined invite to Destiny Church's apology party
New Zealand's first transgender MP, Georgina Beyer, has revealed she declined an invite to Destiny Church's weekend apology party because she doesn't believe its founders are genuinely sorry for the… Video, Audio
Hawke’s Bay winery ‘horrified’ workers not getting paid
Twelve workers from Papua New Guinea, who were connected with Destiny Church, ended up working for free on Te Mata Estate after companies run by church members pocketed the cash. But Destiny Church… Audio
Onward Christian politicians
There was a sudden surge of interest in Christian politics this week and the possibility of new political parties excited political reporters. Meanwhile the PM meeting the world’s top Mormons made… Audio
Destiny Church Auckland branch fails to file annual returns on time
The Auckland branch of Destiny Church has been put on notice by the Department of Internal Affairs for failing to file its latest annual returns on time. Audio
What does the new Destiny party stand for?
Hannah Tamaki has been doing media interviews about the new political party stemming from the Destiny Church run by her husband Brian and herself - but has not given any clear details of what the… Audio
Will Christian parties affect the next election?
The Destiny church has launched a new political party. This comes as National MP, Alfred Ngaro considers creating his own Christian party. We take a look at how minor parties might impact the next… Audio
The destiny of Destiny Church
The self-proclaimed Bishop continues to dominate our news cycles. His latest venture, the Man-Up Prison programme drew crowds of thousands outside parliament. Audio
Man-Up director: No independent proof it works, but welcomes audit
The head of Destiny Church's Man-Up programme admits there is zero independent proof that it works, but he says he'll open the door to outside scrutiny if it helps the course get into New Zealand… Video, Audio
Women’s Refuge: Brian Tamaki’s words are verbally violent
Women's Refuge has cancelled a planned meeting with representatives of Destiny Church's Man-Up programme because of behaviour it describes as "arrogant", "destructive" and "downright ugly". Video, Audio
Government rules out Man-Up programme in prisons
The battle between Destiny Church and the government has reached boiling point today, after the church's leader Brian Tamaki warned his church would cause prison revolts if the Man-Up programme was… Video, Audio
