Spiritual Practices
Campaign against Christianity in the classroom
Campaigners against religious education in state schools handed out pamphlets warning parents outside a Christchurch school today, but those who teach say they were spreading misinformation. Audio
Nights' Overseas - Vietnam
This week's overseas correspondent - Lien Hoang on charting the rise of Facebook, the fall of the cash economy, and attempts to create a silicon valley on the other side of the Pacific. Audio
Cathedral rebuild decision: 'Sanity prevailed'
Heritage groups are breathing a sigh of relief after the Anglican Church decided to save the quake-ravaged Christ Church Cathedral.
Christ Church Cathedral to be restored
The governing body for Canterbury Anglicans has voted to restore the Christ Church cathedral after around six years of debate. Former Christchurch Mayor Garry Moore has been a long-time advocate for… Audio
Decision on Christchurch Cathedral imminent
The Anglican Synod is underway in Christchurch, with a decision about the future of the city's quake-stricken Cathedral expected as soon as tomorrow. Audio
Synod on Chch cathedral's fate about to begin
The fate of the Christ Church Cathedral could be decided this week, with the Anglican Church's assembly beginning tonight.
World Correspondent - Canada
Journalist for Medicine Hat News, Peggy Revell reports from Canada. Audio
Māori Jews
There's been a Jewish History in New Zealand since the very beginning of the 19th Century - so it should come as no surprise that some of our population identify as Māori Jews. This is a segment… Audio
Fleeing Gloriavale: Life inside the religious community
Lilia Tarawa fled Gloriavale after years of believing that to do so would mean she would go to hell. She describes what life is like in the religious community, and her fears for the family members… Video, Audio
Police pause search for men missing in Tongariro
The search for two men lost in rugged bush in Tongariro National Park has been stopped until at least the end of the week.
Rāhui at search site for missing men
A rāhui has been placed at a search site in the Tongariro National Park where two men have been missing for 10 days.
Three men face terror charges in Melbourne
Three men have faced a court charged with terrorism offences over alleged arson attacks on an Australian mosque that police say were inspired by Islamic State.
Sweeping history under the rug
Audrey Truschke wrote a biography of Aurangzeb, the major Mughal king who fought Shivaji. And in accordance with legal advice, she had to alter some parts of the Indian edition. She's on the show to… Audio
Nights' Overseas - The Pacific
RNZI senior journalist Johnny Blades on our adjacent neighbours, the nations within the Pacific Ocean. Audio
Nights' pundit - Religion
This week's Pundit is the professor of religious studies at Waikato University, Douglas Pratt. Audio
Study shows international bias against atheists
Atheists are perceived as "potentially morally depraved and dangerous" even in secular countries - except for in New Zealand and Finland - a study says.
Nights' Overseas - Japan
Palmerston North raised journalist Motoko Kakubayashi now resides in Tokyo and works for University of Tokyo's Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, pop. 126,434,964 (est… Audio
St Bart's ready for post-quake reveal
Restoration work and earthquake repairs have been completed on Canterbury's oldest church, and will reopen its doors to the public today.
Muslims return to Jerusalem mosque after fatal shootings
Israel has removed the last traces of its security measures around Al Aqsa Mosque meaning Muslim leaders have lifted their boycott of the site. Gregg Carlstrom, a freelance reporter in Israel, joins… Audio
Nights' Overseas - Estonia
Sliver Tambur is looking at self driving cars, and opening the world's first data embassy in Luxembourg. Audio
