Churches
Churches differ in response to Conversion therapy ban Bill
Some churches are insisting no law will stop them from "praying the gay" away.
The Justice Select Committee today heard submissions on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill.
The… Audio
Nelson Cathedral to chime celebration for bell ringing invention
Nelson Cathedral will join other churches around the world today to mark the 200th anniversary of an invention that revolutionised bell ringing.
Men now avoid women in the workplace, research shows
A study out of the University of Houston shows that one in four men now avoid one-on-one meetings with women in the workplace. Professor Leanne Atwater joins the show to discuss the findings. Audio
Churches of Samoa
Photographer Penina Momoisea has recently shared her collection of photographs of Churches of Samoa on the website coconet.tv. She joins us to talk about the collection and the churches. Audio
Auckland churches slapped with rates rises up to 7000%
Auckland Council's head of rates Debbie Acott explains how new rates for churches were calculated. Video, Audio
Church’s rates bill rises from $218 to $11,500
Churches in Auckland are begging their mayor and councillors to be their saviour or else they say their recent biblical rates rises could force them to close. Video, Audio
Tekapo landmark could be shut off to public due to bad behaviour
The Mayor of the Mackenzie District says some visitors to the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd are being abusive and disrespectful, and the behaviour can no longer be tolerated. Video, Audio
Media: Photographer Jane Ussher
Jane Ussher photographs New Zealand's newsmakers, personalities, politicians and quiet achievers - she also enjoys taking photos of buildings and coastlines. She's best known for her many years… Audio, Gallery
Historic churches at risk
Churches around the country are shutting their doors as congregations and funds dwindle, and ageing buildings need seismic strengthening. St David's Presbyterian church in Khyber Pass, Auckland… Audio, Gallery
Living Church - Barry Cox
It's been four years in the making but Ohaupo resident Barry Cox has finally finished building his own personal church. But, it's not your typical church. It's alive and it's constructed from trees… Audio