Spiritual Practices
Christchurch cathedral cost blow-out revealed with new design
The cost of rebuilding Christchurch's quake damaged Anglican cathedral has blown out by 50 percent, and now stands at a whopping $154 million.
The increase was revealed today at the same time as an… Video, Audio
21 years of the 'Way of the Sword'
After waiting out two Covid-19 lockdowns the 21st national tournament for this Japanese martial art that's growing in popularity, finally took place this month. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar Audio
The Outliers | Episode 7: Simran Kaur
Simran Kaur is a Sikh community advocate who take us into the Takanini Sikh Temple. Video
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France plans punishment for 'virginity tests'
The French government plans to introduce jail terms and fines for doctors who provide controversial so-called "virginity certificates" for traditional religious marriages.
The Outliers | Episode 4: Melissa Lama
Melissa Lama is a Pacific community advocate and Islam convert. She balances her time between a young family and advocating for her communities. Video
Doggone it - cathedral becomes sanctuary for animal kingdom
Pet owners will lead, carry or coax their treasured moggies, pups, lambs and birds to Nelson Cathedral on Sunday for a service arranged especially to bless them.
Menagerie of animals blessed at Nelson Cathedral on Sunday
Pet owners will lead, carry or coax their treasured moggies, pups, lambs and birds to Nelson Cathedral this Sunday for a Blessing of the Pets service. The annual event has in the past attracted a… Audio
Bar owners, churches await alert level announcement
Cabinet is currently meeting to decide whether to ease the country's Covid restrictions, with a potential move to Level 1 on the cards for everywhere outside Auckland.
Auckland is expected to move to… Audio
Church elder tested for first time - 'It's all about the community'
A church elder at the centre of Auckland's sub-cluster says he got tested for Covid-19 for the first time today after receiving a call from one of the pastors.
Covid-19: Mt Roskill Evangelical church elder speaks out
A church elder at the centre of Auckland's sub-cluster says pastors are encouraging members to get tested and prayer meetings have been held over Zoom since the police busted an illicit gathering… Audio
Misinformation hindering testing, finding Covid-19 cases
The Auckland August cluster continues to grow - with six new cases yesterday bringing the total to 171. 43 of those are connected to the Mt Roskill Evangelical Fellowship - of which 22 have now been… Audio
Labour's promise for Matariki public holiday 'really significant'
A Labour Party promise to make Matariki a public holiday if re-elected has got many in te ao Māori excited, including one man who has dedicated his life to sharing his knowledge about the star… Video
Loading Docs 2020: One Year On
One man’s story, one year on. Guled Mire challenges New Zealand’s response to the Christchurch Mosque Attacks. Video
Episode 4: Churches and Charity - Alice Snedden's Bad News
Should God pay tax? Alice asks this and many more hard-hitting questions as she attempts to finally separate church and state once and for all. Video
First Friday prayers at Hagia Sophia for 86 years
Crowds gathered in Istanbul as the historic Hagia Sophia site opened for Friday prayers for the first time since Turkish authorities ruled it could be converted into a mosque.
The shipwreck, the bones, and the documentary maker
This is a story about a Chinese shipwreck, the Māori guardians of the bones, and the documentary maker who's upset two cultures with his efforts to tell the tale. Audio
NZ musicians help Dalai Lama make his debut album
The Dalai Lama is making a bid for music chart stardom on his 85th birthday, with the release of an album inspired by one of his Auckland followers. Audio
The Case for a Modern Debt Jubilee
As the global economy spirals post-coronavirus and many people can no longer pay their debts or are being forced to take out new ones, is it time to wipe the slate clean? Two Cents Worth considers the… Audio
Work begins on Taranaki Cathedral redevelopment project
New Zealand's oldest stone church - the 173-year-old cathedral which played a pivotal role in the 1860s land wars - has been closed since 2016 due to earthquake risk.