Spiritual Practices
Ringatū faith commemorates 150 years
One hundred and fifty years ago today, Māori prophet Te Kooti founded the Ringatū religion after escaping prison exile on the Chatham Islands. Followers of Ringatū, which is a mix of the old testament… Audio
Nights Pundit - Philosophy
Our regular philosopher, Ann Kerwin is back - tonight we learn more about French Existentialist philosopher Gabriel Marcel. Audio
Religious survey lacks ethnic representation - academic
A lack of time appears to be one of the biggest reasons why New Zealanders are walking away from religion.
Overseas Corespondent - Estonia
Silver Tambur, Editor in Chief of Estonian World joins us on the line from Tallinn. Tonight we find out about the parish using the cannabis leaf on their coat of arms and find out who takes the title… Audio
Priests may be fined for not reporting abuse
Catholic priests in Australia could soon be facing a hefty fine if someone confesses child sex abuse to them and they don't report it to police. Audio
Dog meat festival: 'Culture shouldn't be an excuse for cruelty'
The annual lychee and dog meat festival in Yulin, China, has changed over the years in response to the outcry over eating dogmeat. At its height, the Yulin festival, which began in 2009, would see… Audio
Nights' Culture - South Auckland
Photographer and artist Raymond Sagapolutele joins us from Manurewa. Tonight we talk Pacific Dance Fest, Mangere booze licenses and Jonah Lomu's headstone. Audio
Miss Universe NZ: Bikini, no, hijab, yes
A Waikato University student is making history as the first Muslim woman to become a finalist in Miss Universe New Zealand - and the first to wear hijab. Audio
Ground-breaking: first NZ beauty contestant in hijab
Malaysian New Zealander Nurul Shamsul is the first Muslim woman to wear hijab and to become a finalist in Miss Universe New Zealand 2018. Lynda Chanwai-Earle is in Hamilton to meet a trailblazer. Audio, Gallery
'He had command' - Melanie Reid remembers Hopeful Christian
The death of the founder of the Gloriavale sect, Hopeful Christian, is focussing attention on who will emerge as the new leader. The convicted sex offender, also known as Neville Cooper, died this… Audio
Anglican church allows blessings of gay relationships
The Anglican Church has voted to allow the blessing of same-sex relationships - but only if the local bishop agrees. An overwhelming majority of church leaders supported the change this week at the… Audio
Nights Overseas Correspondent Vietnam
Lien Hoang is on the line with the latest news and views from Vietnam. Tonight, a cyber security bill that may be more about censorship than safety. Uber and Grab are getting closer to antitrust… Audio
Church abuse victims resigned to inquiry exclusion
Church abuse victims are resigned to being excluded from the upcoming Royal Commission of inquiry, saying its mind was made up from the start. They say the suggestion from the commission's chair Sir… Audio
Craig Watson: Israel Folau's comments harmful
An Australian rugby player's homophobic comments are equivalent to hate speech because he is targeting a marginalised group, says Craig Watson, an Auckland man who is Christian and gay. Audio
Nights Ambassador
Palmerston North raised journalist Motoko Kakubayashi now resides in Tokyo and joins us to talk about the widening child poverty gap in the country and how scammers in Japan have come up with new ways… Audio
Waco survivor Grace Adams: 'This is where I am now'
New Zealander Grace Adams escaped the infamous Branch Davidian cult in Waco, Texas, but her sister Rebecca was among the 76 people who died there in 1993. Grace says Rebecca's memory drives her work… Audio
Passover in NZ: 'We were once strangers'
First Person - While many spent Easter indulging in chocolate, NZ's Jewish community have been eating unleavened bread. Sophia Duckor-Jones joins a group of fellow young Jews to celebrate Passover…
2018 Easter Church service
This Roman Catholic Mass from the Auckland Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph has Pa Peter Tipene as celebrant. Audio
Mary O'Connell and Sister Margaret Mary Birgan - Sainthood in 2018
The Catholic church in Sydney this week began the formal process for the beatification of Australian Eileen O'Connor, who co-founded the religious order Our Lady's Nurses of the Poor - also known as… Audio
