Spiritual Practices

The Catholic Order of St John of God has been described as masters of cover-up and moral simpletons.

An Australian clinical psychologist has been giving evidence at the inquiry looking at historical… Audio

From St Anne's Catholic Church in Newtown, Wellington an ecumenical service celebrating this central event in the Christian calendar. Audio

A collection of stories to help children better understand the Muslim community will be available to all primary schools.

The stories have been produced by the Islamic Women's Council in partnership… Audio

Christmas mass across the motu might look a little bit different this year, as the traffic light system means new restrictions and guidelines. But not to worry, churches have got things sorted when it… Audio

Counting down the days to Christmas might involve kids bouncing of bed every day busting to open the next window in the Advent calendar, and collect a tasty little treat or trinket along the way.

But… Video, Audio

Conversion therapy will become a crime punishable by up to five years in prison, under legislation introduced to Parliament today.

It involves attempting to change a person's sexual orientation -… Audio

Baby orca Toa was farewelled at the weekend by around 70 people before being taken for burial by Ngāti Toa rangatira.

The orca died in his sea pen on Friday evening after being cared for at the… Audio

A woman who spent years in a South Korean religious sect operating in Auckland is warning others of its recruitment techniques.

Shincheonji Church of Jesus has been described as a doomsday cult, and… Audio

Today is the first day of Matariki, the Māori lunar new year.

Across the country, people gathered at dawn around fires, on hilltops and on beaches to catch a glimpse of the glittering cluster.

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Dates for the next 30 years of the new Matariki public holiday were released at a special ceremony this morning.

The calendar date for the public holiday will shift each year to align with the… Audio

The signs were there, but for seven years, India Oxenberg got sucked deeper and deeper into the NXIVM cult.Her mother, Dynasty actress Catherine Oxenberg tried everything to get her out. India talks… Audio

Roads are closed after more than a hundred gang members from the Head Hunters, Rebels, Comancheros and King Cobras arrived in cars and motorbikes at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Grey Lynn this… Audio

Negative attitudes towards the Muslim community in New Zealand - and in particular towards women - remains deep-rooted and has been addressed at a gathering part of the anti-terrorism hui in… Audio

New Zealand Jewish Council spokesperson Juliet Moses is standing by comments she made at the anti-terrorism hui in Christchurch on Tuesday.

The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand led a… Audio

A Muslim community leader has spoken out about the growing online abuse from fellow New Zealanders.

Aliya Danzeisen from the Islamic Women's Council has been at this week's conference on terrorism.

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