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Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders denounce anti-gay laws

The three Christian leaders spoke on LGBTTQIA+ rights during an unprecedented joint airborne news conference.

Religion •Tue, Feb 7

Pakistan blocks Wikipedia, says it hurt Muslim sentiments

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority says it blocked the site after a 48-hour deadline to remove purportedly blasphemous content was ignored.

Asia •Tue, Feb 7

Protesters, mourners clash outside Cardinal George Pell's funeral

LGBTTQIA+ demonstrators waved rainbow flags outside the cathedral where the service was being held.

Australia •Thu, Feb 2

Pope says Cardinal Pell 'was a great guy'

Pope Francis sang Pell's praises for having been his "right-hand man" on reforming the Vatican's finances.

Religion •Fri, Jan 27

Pope Francis: 'Homosexuality not a crime'

“We are all children of God, and God loves us as we are and for the strength that each of us fights for our dignity,” Francis said.

Religion •Thu, Jan 26

Rātana: Wai 262 prepares to bring awareness to Treaty claim

"The aspiration of the claim firmly asserts 'Māori control over things Māori'," the Wai 262 website explains.

Te Ao Maori •Tue, Jan 24

Rātana Day celebrations kick off after two-year hiatus

Rātana day celebrations are back in full swing, with organisers hoping all leaders can celebrate the occasion with mōrehu.

Te Ao Maori •Mon, Jan 23

Vatican holds funeral for Pell, who decried Francis' rule

Cardinal George Pell, 81, died on January 10, shortly after undergoing hip surgery in a Rome hospital.

Religion •Sun, Jan 15

Vatican farewell for Australian Cardinal George Pell

The most senior Australian member of the Catholic Church died in Rome this week at the age of 81.

Religion •Sat, Jan 14

Ukraine praises US military aid as Christmas cease-fire ignored

Ukrainian officials reported Russian shelling Saturday, despite Moscow calling for a 36-hour Orthodox Christmas ceasefire.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Sun, Jan 8

Vatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI 'worsening'

Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Francis went to visit the frail, 95-year-old Benedict in the monastery on Vatican grounds.

Religion •December 29, 2022

Former Gloriavale members discovering joy of Christmas

For some children from the reclusive West Coast commune, it'll be their first time celebrating the holiday.

Religion •December 23, 2022

Scene of Auckland church shooting turned from pain to joy

The Seventh Day Adventist Community Church in Papatoetoe was a violent scene just days ago, but today it brought Christmas magic to over 600 families.

Auckland •December 22, 2022

For elders, Christmas can be the loneliest time of the year

For an older person without close family or friends, social interaction is more precious than we could imagine, writes Reverend Caroline Leys.

Health •December 22, 2022

Gloriavale says it can't afford lawyers in Employment Court case

Samuel Valor said the community would represent themselves for the remainder of the case.

Religion •December 21, 2022

Sonny Bill Williams wins fight to build mosque in Sydney

Williams and NRL star Anthony Mundine have donated almost $200,000 towards the mosque.

Australia •December 5, 2022

KFC Germany sorry for Kristallnacht chicken promotion

KFC sent a push notification to app users encouraging them to celebrate the anniversary of the pogrom by ordering chicken and cheese.

Food And Drink •November 11, 2022

Revealed: Gloriavale man who abused five young people

Timothy Disciple, 41, earlier admitted to seven historical indecent assaults against children and teenagers at the community.

West Coast •November 1, 2022

Gloriavale: Dairy company ordered to keep collecting milk

Westland Dairy Company had previously said it would stop working with Gloriavale after a court found it used child labour.

Religion •October 4, 2022

Gloriavale leader's granddaughter denies claims of unwanted attention

Joanna Courage told the court Howard Temple "is always respectful of girls".

Employment •September 29, 2022

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Latest Stories

Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders denounce anti-gay laws

Pakistan blocks Wikipedia, says it hurt Muslim sentiments

Protesters, mourners clash outside Cardinal George Pell's funeral

Pope says Cardinal Pell 'was a great guy'

Pope Francis: 'Homosexuality not a crime'

Rātana: Wai 262 prepares to bring awareness to Treaty claim

Rātana Day celebrations kick off after two-year hiatus

Vatican holds funeral for Pell, who decried Francis' rule

Vatican farewell for Australian Cardinal George Pell

Ukraine praises US military aid as Christmas cease-fire ignored

Vatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI 'worsening'

Former Gloriavale members discovering joy of Christmas

Scene of Auckland church shooting turned from pain to joy

For elders, Christmas can be the loneliest time of the year

Gloriavale says it can't afford lawyers in Employment Court case

Sonny Bill Williams wins fight to build mosque in Sydney

KFC Germany sorry for Kristallnacht chicken promotion

Revealed: Gloriavale man who abused five young people

Gloriavale: Dairy company ordered to keep collecting milk

Gloriavale leader's granddaughter denies claims of unwanted attention

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