Spiritual Practices
Nights' Overseas - Uganda
The edible Rolex, plus what does the re-election of President Museveni, mean for Ugandans? We'll talk to Daily Monitor journalist Tabu Butagira. Audio
UK men deny assaulting teen in mock crucifixion
A Catholic teenager felt "ashamed" and "embarrassed" after he was tied to a wooden cross by workmates in a mock crucifixion, a UK court has heard.
Catholic church loosing New Zealand-born church go-ers.
The Catholic Church is struggling to attract and keep New Zealand-born worshippers, with fewer than ever going to church. Audio
Nights' Overseas Report - Canada
Journalist for Medicine Hat News, Peggy Revell reports on the future for residents of Fort McMurray following the wildfires. Plus, how can you complete with Justin Trudeau? Both of Canada's opposition… Audio
Ramadan begins with moon spotting
Muslims around New Zealand headed to high ground last night to spot the new crescent moon which offically marks the start of Ramadan.
Samoan Christian leaders distancing themselves
Christian leaders in Samoa have distanced themselves from calls to ban Islam, as Muslim volunteers prepare to visit the country for dialogue. Audio
Concerns raised over Destiny Church conference speaker
Former Destiny Church associates have expressed concerns about the visit of American church leader Bishop Eddie Long, who has been accused of sexual misconduct against teens. Audio
Nights' Overseas Reports - Brazil
The political crises in Brazil - editor of the International section of Estado de Minas, the main daily newspaper of Minas Gerais, Pablo Pires Fernandes reports from the Federative Republic of Brazil.
…Controversial church leader welcomed by Destiny Church
American church leader Eddie Long, who was accused of sexual misconduct against several teenagers, has been welcomed with a powhiri at Auckland airport after being invited to the country by the… Video, Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Selwyn Manning and Kevin Milne have been thinking about. Audio
EU headscarf ban 'may be justified'
Employers in the EU may be able to ban Muslim staff from wearing headscarves to work, a top EU court adviser says.
Hare Krishna leader 'was excommunicated'
A less-than-Holy spat has erupted between the Christchurch Hare Krishna Centre and what it says is a "rogue group" operating in Motueka, near Nelson. Audio
Hare Krishnas speak out about 'rogue group'
The Christchurch Hare Krishna Centre have spoken out against a 'rogue group' operating near Nelson, which include a former member and volunteer at the Nelson Hare Krishna Society. Audio
Heart of the Tiger - NZ's first female Indian police officer
Leaving behind an abusive arranged marriage as a teenage bride in North India Constable Mandeep Kaur struggled as a single mother in a foreign country to become New Zealand's first Indian female… Audio, Gallery
Nights' Pundit - Religion
Why is Switzerland banning the building of minarets? We ask Religious Studies' Professor Douglas Pratt from the University of Waikato. Audio
Relatives angry ashes moved without consent
The relative of a man whose ashes have been moved twice by the country's biggest cemetery without her knowledge says she can't believe what's happened and wants his remains back. Audio
Thingyan! Burmese celebrate their New Year
It’s Thingyan time. Auckland's Burmese community are celebrating their New Year Festival, showcasing the seven ethnic nationalities with cultural and traditional performances, food stalls and more. Audio, Gallery
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: two Pacific writers
Kim Hill talks to Gregory O'Brien about two new collections of poetry: Fale Aitu Spirit House by Tusiata Avia, and The Lives of Coat Hangers by Sudesh Mishra. Audio
Stephen Hough: piano, performance and the priesthood
Kim Hill talks to composer, poet, painter and columnist Stephen Hough who was named one of 20 Living Polymaths by The Economist, and one of the 25 greatest pianists of all time by Classic FM. He… Audio
