Religion

Headstones damaged at the Australian Islamic Cemetery in Narellan, southwest of Sydney. (Source: Lebanese Muslim Association)

Attacks on Muslim graves in Sydney fuelled by One Nation: leader

In a widely-condemned rant in February, party leader Pauline Hanson claimed there were "no good Muslims".

Wed, Sep 30

Former interns of ARISE mega church say they have felt forced to work on the church pastors' properties on their days off.

Arise Church to pay $173k to former interns found to be employees

Mega church accepts four former interns were employees rather than volunteers following an investigation prompted in part by 1News reporting.

Tue, Sep 29

Jannatur Nayeem, 33, an Italian citizen of Bangladeshi origin, top left, chats with other mothers as they wait for a sports lesson to end at a school in downtown Rome.

Italy decrees limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in classrooms

The decree comes as Meloni faces mounting pressure on her right flank from a new hard-line challenger, retired army General Roberto Vannacci, who has been seeking to capitalise on voter concerns over immigration and national identity.

Fri, Sep 25

Former leader Howard Temple's been barred from holding governance roles in other charities.

'Bittersweet' win after decade-long fight over Gloriavale trust

An advocate for Gloriavale leavers says it has been a long time coming after the religious community lost its charitable status.

Wed, Sep 23

'In the public interest': Gloriavale trust loses charitable status

The former leader of the isolated West Coast community is also barred from holding governance roles in other charities.

Tue, Sep 22

Attacks on Muslim graves in Sydney fuelled by One Nation: leader

In a widely-condemned rant in February, party leader Pauline Hanson claimed there were "no good Muslims".

Wed, Sep 30

Arise Church to pay $173k to former interns found to be employees

Mega church accepts four former interns were employees rather than volunteers following an investigation prompted in part by 1News reporting.

Tue, Sep 29

Italy decrees limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in classrooms

Fri, Sep 25

'Bittersweet' win after decade-long fight over Gloriavale trust

An advocate for Gloriavale leavers says it has been a long time coming after the religious community lost its charitable status.

Wed, Sep 23

'In the public interest': Gloriavale trust loses charitable status

The former leader of the isolated West Coast community is also barred from holding governance roles in other charities.

Tue, Sep 22

The Children's Commissioner supported the Ministry's moves.

Gloriavale 'strongly disagrees' with Ministry's move to close school

The Ministry of Education announced yesterday that it had cancelled Gloriavale's registration as a private school and was pressing ahead with plans to shut it down.

Fri, Sep 4

August 2026

Green MP Steve Abel speaking in Parliament (file image).

Holocaust Centre chair says Green MP should apologise for remarks

Steve Abel has been urged to apologise after invoking the Holocaust while debating climate change in Parliament.

Wed, Aug 26

July 2026

A note on the door of St Peter's on Willis.

Wellington church locks doors after items stolen from altar fail to return

"We pray for those who have taken the icons and request that you would return them... no questions asked," a note on the door read.

Tue, Jul 28

Forgiveness and support offered to Northland church bell thief

St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church's bell was stolen a little over a month ago, but parish priest Father Bang Dinh said its value is historic, not material.

Mon, Jul 27

The two items taken from St Peter's can be seen on the left and right side of the high altar.

'Precious' items stolen from two North Island churches

St Peter's on Willis in Te Aro, Wellington, plans to close its doors for a day if the two icons aren't returned.

Thu, Jul 23

May 2026

The evolutionary biologist spoke to Q+A's Jack Tame as he marks 50 years of The Selfish Gene.

Richard Dawkins likens AI to sci-fi: 'Claude and ChatGPT are HAL'

The evolutionary biologist spoke to Q+A's Jack Tame ahead of what he is calling his farewell tour to New Zealand.

Sun, May 24

Te Hui Amorangi ki Te Waipounamu bishop-elect Susan Wallace.

Te Waipounamu names its first wahine Māori Anglican bishop

Once installed, Susan Wallace will become the second Māori woman Anglican bishop, and the first with a moko kauae.

Fri, May 1

April 2026

The Anglican Church of the Epiphany sustained significant fire damage last year, both inside and out.

Light at end of the tunnel for church damaged in alleged arson attacks

The 115-year-old building was among five churches targeted in a string of attacks in Masterton in February last year.

Mon, Apr 27

Scottish police described Evans as being around 6-foot tall, with short hair and a dark beard.

Extensive search underway for Kiwi monk missing from Scottish monastery

Justin Evans, 24, was last seen within Golgotha Monastery on the Papa Stronsay island in Orkney shortly before midnight on April 11.

Tue, Apr 14

The golden eagle stolen from St David's.

Christchurch bishop's plea over stolen brass eagle: 'Happy to forgive'

"With our forgiveness comes an earnest plea. Give us back our taonga,” the Bishop said.

Sun, Apr 5

Thousands of church services are currently being held across the country for Easter, as those of the faith mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Kiwi Christians appalled as Bible used to justify Iran war this Easter

Several New Zealand church leaders and scholars are condemning the Trump administration’s use of scripture to frame military action, calling it a betrayal of Christianity’s message of peace and humility.

Fri, Apr 3

March 2026

'Compassion and unity': Seven years since Christchurch mosque attacks

Fifty-one people were killed and 40 others were injured at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre on March 15, 2019 in New Zealand's deadliest ever mass shooting.

Sun, Mar 15