After 27 years inside the isolated community, Rosanna Overcomer is learning to navigate freedom, motherhood and life beyond the blue dresses.
New Zealand
Wed, Oct 28
Destiny Church leader's reported refusal of entry came a day after pleading not guilty in a New Zealand court to charges of inciting racial disharmony.
Crime and Justice
Thu, Oct 22
Bangladesh said that it wasn't informed before the sentences were carried out and has sought information from Saudi Arabia.
Tue, Oct 20
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil, a coastal city 265 kilometres southwest of the capital, Quito, identified the priest as Patricio Sánchez of Perpetuo Socorro Church.
World
Mon, Oct 19
Tamaki's supporters gathered outside court, holding signs and cheering as he left the courtroom.
The Vatican shared images of the 71-year-old standing up at the altar in green vestments, as doctors said that tests confirmed his "continued improvement".
Health
Sat, Oct 17
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Wednesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.
Wed, Oct 14
Mega church accepts four former interns were employees rather than volunteers following an investigation prompted in part by 1News reporting.
Tue, Sep 29
An advocate for Gloriavale leavers says it has been a long time coming after the religious community lost its charitable status.
Wed, Sep 23
The former leader of the isolated West Coast community is also barred from holding governance roles in other charities.
Business
Tue, Sep 22
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
Steve Abel has been urged to apologise after invoking the Holocaust while debating climate change in Parliament.
Politics
Wed, Aug 26
"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
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
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
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
Once installed, Susan Wallace will become the second Māori woman Anglican bishop, and the first with a moko kauae.
Te Ao Māori
Fri, May 1
The 115-year-old building was among five churches targeted in a string of attacks in Masterton in February last year.
Mon, Apr 27
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
"With our forgiveness comes an earnest plea. Give us back our taonga,” the Bishop said.
Sun, Apr 5
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
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
Police said the theft from a church on Middle Valley Rd, Mackenzie occurred sometime between February 19 and March 4.
Tue, Mar 10
His name would also be removed from the child sex offender register.
Tue, Mar 3
Kiwi medical expert warns punters to bring a 'closed cheque book' if attending 'Apostle' Kathryn Krick's event.
Fri, Feb 20
