Religion
Bishops back West Papua's MSG bid
Catholic bishops from the Pacific region have declared support for West Papua to have a greater international voice.
The Oxfords: Christ Church to Christchurch
Kim Hill talks to The Oxfords, six young professional singers from the cathedral choir of Christ Church, Oxford: Henry Kimber (countertenor), Michael Ash (countertenor). Edward Woodhouse (tenor)… Audio
Nights' Pundit - Religion
Religious studies Prof. Douglas Pratt from University of Waikato on one's faith in God or gods... Audio
Vanuatu church leaders commit to ending violence in their homes
Nearly 100 chiefs and church ministers in Vanuatu have committed to ending violence within their own families.
Summer of Love
Sister Corita's Summer of Love is coming to City Gallery. Described as a "Joyous Revolutionary" the Roman Catholic nun captured the civil rights movement, protests against the Vietnam War and condemns… Audio
Hey Sister!
Mickey Myers first met artist and activist Roman Catholic nun Sister Corita Kent when she was nine. That first interaction sparked a lifetime of mentorship, friendship and creativity. Mickey has… Audio
Robert Amsterdam: Turkey's Lawyer
International Lawyer Robert Amsterdam is working for the Turkish government and says there are indications of direct involvement in the coup attempt by Fethullah Gulenm, a Muslim cleric who is living… Audio
Stop wearing robes, UAE tells travellers
The United Arab Emirates is urging men to avoid wearing the white robes, headscarf and headband of the national dress when travelling overseas.
Death of a musician
Ethnomusicologist Mona-Lynn Courteau reflects on the life, and untimely death of well-known Pakistani musician Amjad Sabri. She explains why the singer, who performed Qawwali, devotional music from… Audio
Two dozen convicted over Gulbarg massacre
A court in India has found 24 people guilty of involvement in one of the most notorious massacres during the 2002 anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat.
Hare Krishna leader 'was excommunicated'
A less-than-Holy spat has erupted between the Christchurch Hare Krishna Centre and what it says is a "rogue group" operating in Motueka, near Nelson. Audio
Nights' Pundit - Religion
Why is Switzerland banning the building of minarets? We ask Religious Studies' Professor Douglas Pratt from the University of Waikato. Audio
Samoan church leader calls for Islam ban
A Christian leader in Samoa has called for practice of Islam to be banned in the country. Audio
Father David Gledhill - Pākehā priest among Māori
The fourth in a Te Ahi Kaa series on Pākehā working and living in te ao Maori. We meet Father David Gledhill SM, a Pakeha priest who has worked among Maori for 50 years. Audio
Nights' Pundit - Religion
Religious Studies Professor Douglas Pratt from University of Waikato on one's faith in God or gods ... Reactive Co-Radicalisation - a new form of religious extremism has arguably emerged, one which… Audio
Church calls police over 'homophobic abuse'
An Auckland church had to call police after men began shouting homophobic abuse at worshippers through a loudspeaker, it says.
Sikhs seeking new life in Hawkes Bay
Around 20,000 Sikh's live in New Zealand. First built in 1999 the Sikh temple in Hastings served a tiny community but now around 1500 Sikhs live in the Hawkes Bay. What draws them there? Audio, Gallery
Sikhs seeking new life in Hawkes Bay
Around 20,000 Sikh's live in New Zealand. First built in 1999 the Sikh temple in Hastings served a tiny community but now around 1500 Sikhs live in the Hawkes Bay. What draws them there?
AudioNew Zealanders commemorate executed Nimr Al-Nimr
New Zealanders of different religions have come together to commemorate prominent Shia Muslim cleric Nimr Al-Nimr, who was executed during the weekend. Audio
World 'intoxicated' by consumerism
Pope Francis has warned the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics not to be "intoxicated" by possessions in his annual Christmas homily.
