Spiritual Practices
Gloriavale veterans quit roles in wake of multiple scandals
Two senior Gloriavale leaders have resigned from their senior positions within the Christian community.
Tanya Levin on leaving Hillsong
Tanya Levin was just 14 when her family joined a small Pentecostal church in the suburbs of Sydney, which went on to become the megachurch Hillsong with branches in 30 countries. She talks to Anna… Audio
'A toxic environment': Ex-Celebration Church members felt exploited
An evangelical church based in Christchurch is the latest to be accused of exploiting members for long voluntary hours and huge donations, despite the church owning assets worth millions of dollars.
Founding members of Arise Church resign over abuse allegations
The board of the Arise Church is promising changes as its founding members resign amid abuse allegations.
Altar cross taken from central Auckland church in brazen theft
CCTV shows a person walking straight to the high altar of St Matthew-in-the-City Anglican church on Friday afternoon last week and walking off with the cross.
The Pre-Panel with Allan Blackman and Julia Hartley Moore
Panellists Julia Hartley Moore and Allan Blackman discuss the 'wicked bible', and what they have been thinking. Audio
'I was taught to honour the ways of the ancients'
Today marks the pagan festival of Samhain in the Southern Hemisphere, sometimes known as witches' New Year's Eve. Kim Hill talks to a follower of Wicca. Audio
Rowan of Wycksted: celebrating witches’ new year in the Kaipara
In the Southern Hemisphere, April 30 marks the Pagan festival of Samhain, sometimes known as witches' New Year's Eve. In Wicca, a modern Pagan religion followed by witches, it's the night when the… Audio
Behind the story: David Farrier on Arise Church
Journalist David Farrier talks to The Detail about his reporting on serious allegations of emotional and physical abuse at one of the country’s biggest megachurches: Arise. Audio
David Farrier on breaking Arise Church story
They say the glitter and freebies are all designed to attract young people - many of whom were then mistreated.
John Cameron, the founding pastor of Arise, has stepped back after interns claimed they… Audio
Complaints about internship programme at Arise church
Former members of one of the country's biggest churches say it spent the money it tithed from its members on grandiose services and huge fees for overseas speakers.
They say the glitter and freebies… Audio
Easter 2022 in photos from around the world
Take a look at Easter weekend through the lens of photographers around the world.
Head of Arise Church resigns board seat following allegations
The founding pastor of one of the country's biggest pentecostal churches has resigned from its board amid controversy.
Pope attends but does not preside at Easter vigil service
Easter services are taking place around the world - including at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, where Pope Francis used his homily to condemn the cruelty of the war in Ukraine.
Many strands of Christian practice weave together an ecumenical service for Easter Day
From All Saints Anglican Church in Ponsonby, Auckland, an ecumenical service celebrating this climax of the Christian year. Audio
Church-goers able to 'reconnect with each other' this Easter, cathedral dean says
With the lifting of restrictions under the orange traffic light setting, there will be no limit on the number of people who can attend Easter Services at churches across the motu.
History with Dr Grant Morris
The Easter break begins tomorrow with Good Friday. New Zealanders spend Easter in many different ways but for some Christians, Easter means Easter Camp. Today we'll talk about the history and… Audio
Saudi Arabia expands Hajj to 1m pilgrims
Participants from outside the kingdom will be allowed after two years of tight Covid-19 restrictions.
Tauranga Church gifts land back to local iwi
A Tauranga Church is doing its part to right an historical wrong in the city. The evangelical Curate Church owned and occupied a piece of land in the central city and has decided to give the land back… Audio
One survivor's incredible journey, three years since mosque terror attacks
Three years since the Christchurch terror attacks left 51 worshippers dead and dozens injured, one survivor has completed a remarkable journey.
Temel Atacocugu has walked from Dunedin to Christchurch… Video, Audio
