Spiritual Practices
NSW Premier condemns Islamophobic graffiti
The premier of New South Wales has condemned Islamophobic graffiti that has sprung up in western Sydney.
Online curses the latest trend
A TikTok clip has garnered millions of views. It features a woman, claiming to have bought a curse from an online witch. The online witchcraft industry is booming. A quick glance at one online… Audio
Who really was Māui, the demigod portrayed in Moana?
Opinion - As a sequel to Disney's Pasifika hit Moana hits cinemas, Mike Ross looks at how it captures the courage of its Pacific characters.
The Ancient Wisdom of Maori Goddesses
Atua Wahine: The Ancient Wisdom of Maori Goddesses is the work of writer Hana Tapiata, exploring the 17 female Maori goddesses who make up the world around us: earth, fire, water, the moon and more. Audio
'God takes care of that' - How America's Amish plan to vote
Amish horse carriages share the road with big rigs in some US states. The traditional sect are largely closed off to the outside world - but even they are affected by the US election.
Shock as129-year-old bell stolen from church
The bell is "worth very little in terms of metal, but it's worth a lot to our community".
Cult awareness conference to warn of dangers of cults
A woman who spent years in a fundamentalist religious group is warning others about the dangers of cults. Melanie Earley reports. Audio
Cult experts on secretive Two by Two cult
Cult experts say an global underground sect the FBI is investigating after it was exposed for historical child sexual abuse, has many markers of a high control group. The Christian sect is known to… Audio
What provocative pizza ads reveal about shifting religious attitudes
Where do lines of acceptability or offensiveness get drawn?
Life Hacks from the Buddha
Dr. Tony Fernando is a psychiatrist, sleep specialist and ordained Buddhist monk. His new book explains how to be calm and content in a chaotic world. Audio
Freaky Friday: death didn't stop the game
This week's story is equal parts scary and sweet. Nick shares his tale of how even the death of a loved one didn't halt the love of particular card game. Audio
'Not easy': Pope Francis leaves for Rome after 12-day Asia trip
Pope Francis left Singapore for Rome on Friday, after a demanding trip across Southeast Asia and Oceania in which he urged action on climate change, pressed for interfaith dialogue, and reinforced the…
Freaky Friday: the demon loaf
It's Friday the 13th and appropriately Jesse hears a tale from Gina in Paekakariki about a supernatural loaf of bread! Audio
440 Christian leaders call on MPs to vote down Treaty Principles Bill
Religious organisation says the Treaty of Waitangi is a covenant, and "we believe God takes covenants seriously". Audio
Pivotal meeting could decide fate of Christ Church Cathedral
The rebuild, which faces a shortfall in the tens of millions, is likely to be halted after the government declined further funding.
Name revealed for new Christchurch cathedral
Bishop Michael Gielen has announced the name of Christchurch's new Catholic cathedral.
Who are the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer?
Leaders of a Catholic group in Christchurch, the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, have been asked to leave the Christchurch Diocese after an investigation into allegations of abuse made by former… Audio
The life of a radical drag queen rabbi
A new documentary, 21 years in the making, follows the first openly gay Jewish rabbi in a 38-generation family dynasty of rabbis. Audio
Samadiana Fariz helping shift the stereotype for Islamic women
As part of the ongoing CHILL Campaign, the Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand introduces Samadiana Fariz, an accomplished gymnast and coach whose presence and participation in sports directly… Audio
