Spiritual Practices
Govt taken to court over delays in tackling Gloriavale abuse
A leading lawyer is taking multiple government departments to court for delays in tackling abuse at the Christian Community of Gloriavale.
Barrister Brian Henry has filed proceedings against Oranga… Audio
Lawyer takes Govt to court over slow action against abuse at the Christian community of Gloriavale
A high-profile lawyer is taking the government to court for slow action against abuse at the Christian community of Gloriavale.
Barrister Brian Henry has filed proceedings against Oranga Tamariki… Audio
Who will succeed the Dalai Lama?
The Dalai Lama is one of the most recognisable figures in the world - but the future of this position is shrouded in doubt and mystery. John Powers is a lecturer in Buddhism Studies at the University… Audio
Bleak start to Ramadan in Gaza
Palestinians besieged in Gaza by Israel's war against Hamas are facing a bleak start to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Some had hoped for a ceasefire in time for Ramadan but talks in Cairo have… Audio
'The Muslim community is the super-diverse community inside the super-diverse nation'
Nearing the fifth anniversary of the Christchurch mosque terror attack, a Muslim women group's spokesperson talks to RNZ about ongoing barriers and prejudice for Muslim New Zealanders. Audio
Mohamed Hassan: creator of the first Kiwi-Muslim comedy
You may have heard, read or seen his work - he previously worked at RNZ as a journalist, is the writer & host of The Big Picture Podcast, and wrote a book How to be a Bad Muslim and a collection of… Audio
Anglicans asked to donate more towards cathedral rebuild
It has been 13 years since the building was extensively damaged in the earthquakes.
Christchurch unearths saints kept in coffee jars
A new exhibition showcases relics found underneath Christchurch's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, which was badly damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes. Audio
Pope Francis says sexual pleasure 'a gift from God'
The pontiff was delivering a sermon focused on what he called "the demon of lust".
Priest's 'sanctified' robe and hat stolen from Wellington church
A church in Wellington is reeling from the theft of precious religious garments from its temple.
Ayodhya: Transforming a flashpoint holy city into the 'Hindu Vatican'
Swathes of the city have been bulldozed to turn it into what some Hindu nationalist leaders are calling a 'Hindu Vatican'.
Pope defends same-sex blessings declaration, says it is misunderstood
Pope Francis has suggested those in the Catholic Church who have resisted the declaration have jumped to "ugly conclusions" because they do not understand it.
2023 Christmas Church Service from the Cook Islands Christian Church, Porirua
We celebrate Christmas with the Cook Islands Christian Church, Porirua. This service is conducted by Assistant Minister Makatea Tairea and features hymns in the Cook Islands language sung… Audio
Who was the real Santa Claus? Fact and fiction
As the world celebrates Christmas, where did Santa Claus first come from, and who was the real-life saint that inspired the traditions? Video
Cardinal Tom Williams dies, aged 93
Williams was the third New Zealander to hold the rank in the Catholic Church.
Senior cardinal convicted of embezzlement in Vatican corruption trial
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the most senior Catholic Church official ever to stand trial before a Vatican criminal court, was convicted on Saturday of embezzlement and sentenced to five-and-a-half years…
Rebuild Catholic cathedral on same site - Christchurch bishop
The Category-1 listed heritage building was demolished in 2020 after devastating quakes in 2010 and 2011.
Macron accused of betraying French Republic after participation in Jewish ceremony
The French President participated in the lighting of a Hanukkah candle inside his official residence, leading to denouncement by both left and right politicians.
Legacy of colonisation driving decline in traditional Christian beliefs among Māori
Analysis - Religious beliefs among Māori have shifted significantly over the past two decades.
Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms
The bishop had questioned the Pope's leadership of the Catholic church.
