Spiritual Practices
Destiny Church holds 'drive-in' church service
Dozens of worshippers have turned out to a Destiny Church "drive-in" service held at its carpark in Auckland this morning.
Pádraig Ó Tuama: Coronavirus can spark our ability to think as communities, not individuals
The threat of Covid-19 invites us to think as communities rather than as individuals, says Irish poet and conflict mediator Pádraig Ó Tuama. Audio
One year since March 15: Dr Maysoon Salama
Dr Maysoon Salama is the manager of the An-Nur Early Childhood Centre in Wigram. Her husband was badly injured, and her son Atta Elayyan killed, in the attack on Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque on 15th… Audio
Religious figures call on followers to support muslim community
People of all faiths are asking their congregations to support the Muslim community at the National Remembrance Service one year on from the Christchuch mosque attacks.
Prominent religious figures… Audio
Southland farmer touring NZ to teach about Islam
A Southland farmer and imam is part of a road trip from Auckland to Christchurch to talk about Islam and honour those who died in the mosque killings.
Reza-Abdul Jabbar owns a dairy farm near Mokotua… Audio
Coronavirus concerns see Catholics push changes to holy communion
Catholics taking part in church services across Australia this weekend could see their traditions of worship changed due to the Covid-19 coronavirus.
This Is Us | Episode 6: Fatima
Fatima was only 10 when she moved from Iraq, but her love of the water has never left her. For Fatima, nothing feels as good as an New Zealand summer with family at the beach. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 5: Dewi
Dewi loves cooking—particularly the Indonesian food she learned from her mother—as she loves seeing the joy it brings to her family and others. Dewi's dream is to one day own her own restaurant. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 4: Shaymaa
Shaymaa, who has both Syrian and Iraqi family, believes all cultures have a connection to each other. She loves learning and is currently teaching herself Japanese and te reo Māori. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 3: Engin
Engin and his wife Ayla are from the former Yugoslavia, and moved to New Zealand after growing up in Turkey. With their two boys, they love camping and hiking all around New Zealand. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 2: Latifa and Mahmood
Latifa loves hearing stories from her grandfather Mahmood, particularly about her great-great-grandfather, who moved to the Waikato in 1908 and helped build the first mosque in New Zealand. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 1: Kareem
Originally from Egypt, Kareem shows us his absolute love of tennis as a way to connect with the community. Video, Gallery
Terror attack memorial upsets Christchurch Muslim survivors
Plans to commemorate last year's terror attack on March 15 risk re-opening emotional wounds, say Christchurch's Muslim community, as they explain there's no tradition of marking anniversaries in… Audio
This Is Us | Trailer
A series of digital stories showcasing the diversity of Muslim New Zealanders' experiences as they reveal what they love the most. Video
The New Zealander running Bethlehem University
Bethlehem University is a Catholic University on the West Bank, established in 1973 as a joint venture between the De La Salle order and the Vatican. Its Vice-Chancellor, Brother Peter Bray FSC, is a… Audio
Calls for Catholic Church to apologise for role in colonisation
The New Zealand Maori Council is calling on the Catholic church to apologise for its role in the confiscation of Maori land and colonisation. The Council's Executive Director Matthew Tukaki says the… Audio
Retired Pope warns against relaxing celibacy rules
Pope Francis is considering relaxing celibacy rules. His predecessor, Benedict XVI, is having none of it. And the reaction from Vatican commentators to Benedict's approach suggests it breaks with…
New archbishop chosen to deal with aftermath of Chile's abuse scandal
Pope Francis has confirmed a Spanish priest as the new archbishop of Santiago, as the Vatican seeks to turn the page on a sexual abuse scandal that has shaken its standing in Chile.
2019 Christmas Church Service
The Christmas Day Church service from the Te Atatu EFKS Congregationalist Church in Auckland. features a vibrant selection of seasonal hymns in English and Samoan. A repeat broadcast from 2017. Audio, Gallery
What information is being shared by intelligence agencies?
After the mosque attacks in Christchurch this year, many were asking which agencies should have been keeping New Zealanders safe from extremism.
Were there plans and strategies in place to identify… Audio