Spiritual Practices
440 Christian leaders call on MPs to vote down Treaty Principles Bill
Religious organisation says the Treaty of Waitangi is a covenant, and "we believe God takes covenants seriously". Audio
Pivotal meeting could decide fate of Christ Church Cathedral
The rebuild, which faces a shortfall in the tens of millions, is likely to be halted after the government declined further funding.
Name revealed for new Christchurch cathedral
Bishop Michael Gielen has announced the name of Christchurch's new Catholic cathedral.
Who are the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer?
Leaders of a Catholic group in Christchurch, the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, have been asked to leave the Christchurch Diocese after an investigation into allegations of abuse made by former… Audio
The life of a radical drag queen rabbi
A new documentary, 21 years in the making, follows the first openly gay Jewish rabbi in a 38-generation family dynasty of rabbis. Audio
Samadiana Fariz helping shift the stereotype for Islamic women
As part of the ongoing CHILL Campaign, the Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand introduces Samadiana Fariz, an accomplished gymnast and coach whose presence and participation in sports directly… Audio
The Haunting of New Lynn
AUT radio student Sharnae Cunningham sits down with Fraser Graham as he recalls his haunting tale of an abandoned New Lynn property. Audio
Shortlist of possible names for Christchurch's new Catholic cathedral released
Seven possible names have been shortlisted for the new Catholic cathedral in Christchurch.
Christ Church Cathedral lowers seismic rating to lessen $114m rebuild shortfall
The church will also sell off land and buildings to fill the financial gap.
Dr Hinemoa Elder: journalling, self-knowledge and Maramataka
Writing a journal helps psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder work with her own high and low points across the monthly lunar cycle. Her new book Waitohu: A Journal for Making Meaning invites people to reflect… Audio
The shortest day of the year is here: Here's how some celebrate it
One group is celebrating winter solstice and Matariki together.
Pope invites comedians - including Sister Act star Whoopi Goldberg - to Vatican
Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon, Conan O'Brien and Chris Rock have been invited to an event with the head of the Catholic Church.
The first 'millennial saint'
A London-born Italian teenager is on course for a sainthood after two miracles attributed to him have been recognised by Pope Francis. Carlo Acutis was diagnosed with untreatable leukaemia and died… Audio
Churches look to ditch insurance over high costs
Some Catholic churches are ditching traditional insurance policies - and say the money could be better used elsewhere. Audio
Christchurch's new Catholic cathedral will be built on same site as last one
The original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after suffering irreparable damage in the 2011 earthquakes.
'A big community celebration' nationwide as Muslims mark Eid
Muslims nationwide celebrated Eid al-Fitr on Thursday after the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand confirmed the sighting of a new moon the previous evening.
Cantabrians divided over future of cathedral
A gothic wreck or an icon of the city that needs to be restored, no matter the cost?
The Christchurch Cathedral Reinstatement Trust says the cost of restoring the quake-hit cathedral has jumped by… Audio
Aya Al-Chalabi: 'Ramadan is a re-set'
A New Zealand-Arab influencer has been showcasing Muslim faith and culture to a new audience this Ramadan.
'Gothic pile' or 'heart of the city'? Repairing Christ Church Cathedral
Some say the cathedral should have been made safe and kept as a memorial, but others say has to be finished, no matter the cost.
