Spiritual Practices
Calls to include faith institutions in abuse investigation
Psychologist Dr Mulvihill says Australia's Royal Commission found the majority of children sexually assaulted were abused in faith-based institutions so they should be included in New Zealand's… Audio
Pope: Women free to breast-feed at Sistine Chapel
Rome Reports journalist Cody Williams says it's not the first time the Pope has encouraged public breastfeeding. Audio
2017 Christmas Church Service
This service from the Te Atatu EFKS Congregationalist Church in Auckland is conducted by the Reverend Elder Lucky Slade, with hymns in English and Samoan. Audio, Gallery
South Auckland Scope
Photographer Raymond Sagapolutele is our South Auckland cultural ambassador tonight. Audio
The long fight for the Christchurch catherdral resoration
Mark Belton is from the group Restore Christchurch Cathedral discusses the decision to repair the heritage site. Audio
The impact of Mt Agung's eruption on the Balinese
Mt Agung has erupted again in the past 24 hours, raining volcanic ash down the slopes of Bali's tallest volcano and sending massive plumes into the sky. It's a clear sign of the ongoing threat posed… Audio
Acupuncturists needled by criticism of their therapy
Acupuncturists are rejecting a study suggesting many are breaking the law by making unsubstantiated claims about the ailments they can treat. Audio
NZ-born Bishop spreading the word through Twitter
Richard Umbers is the youngest Bishop in Australia. The Auckland-born man has been back in the country for the Catholic Youth Festival and has become known as the 'Bishop of Memes' because of his… Audio
John Thornley - Songs of the Spirit
Methodist lay-preacher John Thornley with the next part of his series exploring the spiritual side of songs. In this episode, Dave Dobbyn - the spiritual side of a spiritual man. Audio
Taking Jesus out of the parliament prayer
Ian Hutson of the Salvation Army says Jesus should remain in Parliament's prayer. Audio
Jesus Christ, Queen removed from Parliamentary Prayer
Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard has caused ripples among MPs on all sides of the House after removing references to the Queen and Jesus Christ in the Parliamentary prayer. Audio
Jesus, Queen dropped from Parliament prayer
References to the Queen and Jesus Christ have been dropped from the parliamentary prayer delivered in Te Reo by the new Speaker of the House.
Destiny Church fails to file overdue financial returns by deadline
Two of Destiny Church's largest charities had until 5pm Friday to file two years' overdue financial returns or be de-registered. They've instead formally objected to de-registration. Video, Audio
Cathedral to be consecrated after 175-year journey
The last cathedral in the country is to be consecrated today - 175 years after it was first envisioned.
Yusuf Islam: 'We need to communicate, we're social beings'
The latest album from the former Cat Stevens brings his 50-year music career full circle. Yusuf Islam speaks to Bryan Crump about The Laughing Apple, his eventful life and his influences. Audio
Expert feature: the Church in NZ
Today's expert is religious historian Peter Lineham who's book Sunday Best has just been released looking at the role the church has played in New Zealand. Audio
Protesters cancel plan to crash Brian Tamaki's speech
Protestors have cancelled a planned demonstration in Christchurch against the Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki after they failed to find out where he was speaking.
Peter Lineham: god in Godzone
Respected religious historian Peter Lineham has put together a book exploring how religion has shaped New Zealand. Called Sunday Best, it sets out to see also how New Zealand also shaped the churches… Audio
Destiny School applies for help from KidsCan
Destiny School has applied for charitable help to feed and clothe some of its students, despite the church's founders driving luxurious sports cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Video, Audio
Christian education group deny 'indoctrination' accusations
The Churches Education Commission has hit back at claims - and pamphlets - accusing schools of prioritising recruiting for Christianity over teaching.
