Spiritual Practices
Catholic bishop against yoga
A Catholic Bishop in Ireland says that yoga is not appropriate for schools in his diocese. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan sent out a letter last month, warning that yoga was "not of Christian Origin" Audio
Documenting the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
The Pastafarian faith claims 30 million devotees worldwide including over 4000 New Zealanders according to last year's census. The religion revolves around the idea that the world was created by a… Audio
Joy Cowley defends bishop who resigned
A high-profile Catholic woman says a bishop would not have had sex with a young woman unless he loved her. Joy Cowley, a celebrated children's author, told RNZ the sexual relationship that Charles… Audio
Blessing scam targets Chinese community
The Chinese community is being warned again not to fall for a blessing scam that has just cost an Auckland woman tens of thousands of dollars. The police say they're investigating the case and would… Audio
The pacifist and prophet getting a parliamentary pardon
Prophet and pacifist Rua Kēnana is to be pardoned - who was he, and how is this related to the government's announcement on teaching New Zealand history in schools? Audio
The pacifist and prophet getting a parliamentary pardon
Prophet and pacifist Rua Kēnana is to be pardoned - who was he, and how is this related to the government's announcement on teaching New Zealand history in schools?
Audio'Racist' Gandhi should not be honoured at UN event - researcher
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke at a special event in New York honouring the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, a symbol of India's campaign for independence and a byword for… Audio
'To which god it may concern...'
When MPs get together the first thing they do is pray. It’s along the lines of ‘god help us all’ and ‘how do I do this MP thing anyway?’. But is mentioning a 'god' picking a side? Audio
'To which god it may concern...'
When MPs get together the first thing they do is pray. It’s along the lines of ‘god help us all’ and ‘how do I do this MP thing anyway?’. But is mentioning a 'god' picking a side?
AudioDr Anne Aly - Australia's first female Muslim MP
Dr Anne Aly is the first Muslim woman to be sworn in to the Australian Federal parliament. Born in Egypt, her family moved to Australia when she was a young girl. Growing up, she says she perfected… Audio
From sworn religious enemies to peacemakers in action
Former enemies Imam Dr Muhammad Ashafa and Pastor Dr James Wuye spent years as the leaders of violent militias fighting each other in Nigeria, but an unlikely meeting saw their worlds come together in… Audio
My Breakup with God - 'I just got slammed with so much judgement'
Documentary - A devoted Christian slams the door on the Church - against her parents' hopes - and pursues a path of sexual freedom and love. Warning: Contains adult themes. Video
From window cleaner to movie star - Will this Kiwi return to the limelight?
Watch a Loading Docs documentary - After a party-fuelled decade of B-list action movies, the 'Indonesian Rambo' abruptly disappeared from the silver screen. Can destiny provide the stage for his… Video
Kiwi converts to Islam
In this episode of Voices; we hear from two converts to the Islam faith in Christchurch as interest in Islam grows after March 15th. Audio
Kiwi converts to Islam
In this episode of Voices; we hear from two converts to the Islam faith in Christchurch as interest in Islam grows after March 15th.
AudioTaranaki descendants can buy back a piece of family history
Taranaki Cathedral is selling off most of its wooden pews to make way for new flexible seating, but the original donors get first chance to buy.
Trust survey: NZers are generally a religiously easygoing people
Opinion - Good news for anyone who has worried about the globally imported ghost of religious intolerance hanging above the local culture. A new survey suggests such worries may yet be more…
Kiwis trust Buddhists
Buddhism is the most trusted religion in New Zealand, according to a survey from the Victoria University of Wellington. The survey was conducted after the Christchurch mosque shootings. Audio
Mosque attack survivor Farid Ahmed speaks about meeting Donald Trump
A Christchurch mosque attack survivor has spoken for the first time since arriving back from a trip to the US where he met with Donald Trump to discuss religious freedoms. Video, Audio
Crowdfunding campaign set up for Gloriavale escapees
A crowdfunding campaign has been set up to raise money for people who flee Gloriavale Christian Community on the West Coast. Audio
