Spiritual Practices
Ratepayer bailout of cathedral rebuild 'not palatable' - councillor
Jake McLellan says the trust behind the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild needs to look at other options. Audio
In pictures: Auckland's Ramadan Night Markets
Auckland's Ramadan Night Markets returned for a successful third year at the New Lynn Community Centre on Saturday night.
What's next for the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild?
The team behind the rebuild began deliberately slowing work last year after the budget ballooned from $104m to $248m.
Christ Church Cathedral rebuild could be mothballed as cost blows out to $248 million
"Philanthropy alone will not provide sufficient funds to complete the project," the chair of the group behind it says.
Funding shortfall halts cathedral project
Skyrocketing costs are affecting work at the country's oldest stone church.
Pope soldiers through lengthy Easter Mass despite poor health
The move comes after weeks in which Francis repeatedly limited his public speaking and cancelled engagements while struggling with sickness.
Malaysian mini-marts attacked after religious outcry over socks
A Molotov cocktail was thrown into a Malaysian convenience store, police said, after heads of the chain were charged with offences for selling socks with the word "Allah" printed on them.
Hot cross buns, chocolate, and manaakitanga: three views of Easter
What do a baker, a chocolate maker and a Catholic sister feel about Easter? Denise Irvine finds out.
Opus Dei coerced girls into years of service: report
The secretive Catholic organisation Opus Dei is under scrutiny, after the Financial Times reported that girls had been coerced into decades of gruelling service in the order.
Women from Britain and… Audio
Govt agencies accused of allowing abuse at Gloriavale
Four government agencies are being accused of knowingly allowing abuse of children and women to happen at Gloriavale.
A new documentary Escaping Utopia which has been screening on TVNZ this week has… Audio
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.
