Spiritual Practices
Where did the Easter Bunny come from, anyway?
From lust to Bugs Bunny - the rabbit has taken on different meanings throughout history, in global folklore and artistic symbolism. But how did it become the poster boy for Easter?
A celebration of Easter from Auckland's Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral
This climax of Holy Week in the Christian calendar features the Reverend Ivica Gregurec as presider, and music is provided by the Cathedral choir directed by Peter Watts. Audio
Muslims begin the month of Ramadan today
Nearly two billion Muslims around the world will begin the month of Ramadan this week. And 50,000 of them are here in New Zealand. Our producer Mahvash Ikram finds out how some of them are preparing… Audio
Mosque attacks gave Auckland woman confidence to start wearing hijab
The tragic events of 15 March 2019 have helped women feel more comfortable to be visibly Muslim. Audio
Four years on from mosque attacks women begin wearing hijab
Today marks four years since the March 15 terror attacks in Christchurch, described by Jacinda Ardern as one of our darkest days. The friends and families of the 51 people killed choose to mark today… Audio
Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws
Pope Francis and the leaders of protestant churches in England and Scotland have denounced the criminalisation of homosexuality.
NZ Catholic Church to purge abusers' names from titles
The names of abusers - and their enablers - are to be removed from formal titles used in Catholic schools, parishes and clubs.
Supporters demand sainthood for Benedict as Pope Francis leads funeral
Pope Francis has led the funeral of former Pope Benedict before tens of thousands of mourners, with some calling for the late pontiff to be made a saint.
NZ Catholics honour 'brave and courageous' Pope Benedict XVI
The Catholic Church in New Zealand has been remembering former Pope Benedict XVI as an "influential" leader of the community.
Remember the war-weary and the poor, pope urges for Christmas
Pope Francis led the world's Catholics into Christmas today, saying in an apparent reference to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts that the level of greed and hunger for power was such that some…
A service from the East Tamaki Church of Samoa celebrating Christmas
This Christmas service from the EFKS (Ekalesia Fa'apotopotoga Kerisiano Samoa) Congregational Christian Church of Samoa in East Tamaki, Auckland, is conducted by Rev. Eperone Futi Audio
Why halal butchers made the immigration Green List
The Meat Industry Association is applauding the latest addition to the government's immigration Green List. Audio
Bookmarks with Friar Peter Murnane
Today's Bookmarks is with Dominican Friar Peter Murnane. Murnane has been a Dominican priest for over 60 years, but has repeatedly stood out from the pack for his willingness to stand against… Audio
Memorial to mark 75 years since Ballantynes fire
It's 75 years since a fire tore through the Ballantynes department store in Christchurch, killing 41 people.
A memorial service is being held at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral this evening… Audio
Anke Richter: delving into the world of cults and control
A chance meeting with a former resident of Bert Potter's Centrepoint community started journalist Anke Richter on what became a decade-long deep dive into groups that exert high levels of control on… Audio
Hijab head coverings - a woman's choice
First Person - The choice of women to wear hijab has been highlighted by protests in Iran. Mahvash Ikram reflects on it - and the sense of freedom a hijab gives her.
'Alarm bells were going off' - Complainants warn against 'sacred sexuality' courses
Some students and teachers of so-called "sacred sexuality" courses say those running them are turning a blind eye to predators. Warning: Contains sexual references
Church unapologetic about new design at Taranaki Cathedral
The dean of the Taranaki Cathedral is making no apology for the contemporary Māori design of the new Te Whare Hononga recently revealed at its historic New Plymouth site.
The whare, which has been… Audio
When a loved one leaves the earth, they can now really leave the planet!
When a loved one dies and chooses to be cremated the challenge becomes finding a meaningful place to scatter or preserve their ashes. Now a new company is sending ashes into space! Audio
Mass walkout at Abuse in Care Inquiry
A mass walkout was staged at the Abuse in Care inquiry yesterday, after comments from Cardinal John Dew - New Zealand's most senior member of the clergy.
John Dew had reiterated comments from Father… Audio
