Spiritual Practices
Pope acknowledges Church failures in dealing with abuse
Pope Francis has taken the unprecedented measure of acknowledging the failures of the Roman Catholic church in dealing with sexual abuse by priests. The letter was issued after a week of pressure… Audio
Robert Wright: Why is Buddhism True?
US author Robert Wright delves into the science and philosophy of meditation, mindfulness and Buddhism in his latest book, Why Buddhism is True. Wright argues that through meditation and mindfulness… Audio
Fiji govt tight-lipped about Grace Road 'cult'
Fiji's government is remaining tight-lipped regarding its involvement with a South Korean church whose leader has been arrested for enslavement. Korean authorities say 400 members of the Grace Road… Audio
Gay priest says ordination offers hope to LGBT Christians
A Russell man who has just become the first openly gay Anglican to become a priest says others can take heart from his ordination.
Russell Anglicans welcome first gay priest
History's been made in the Bay of Islands over the weekend. Christ Church in Russell has welcomed its new priest, Chris Swannell. He's openly gay, and his parishioners couldn't be happier with their… Audio
Archbishop Philip Wilson resigns over sex abuse cover-up
The Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson has given into months of pressure and resigned. The resignation has been accepted by the Pope. Earlier this month the 67-year-old was sentenced to a… Audio
Ringatū faith commemorates 150 years
One hundred and fifty years ago today, Māori prophet Te Kooti founded the Ringatū religion after escaping prison exile on the Chatham Islands. Followers of Ringatū, which is a mix of the old testament… Audio
Nights Pundit - Philosophy
Our regular philosopher, Ann Kerwin is back - tonight we learn more about French Existentialist philosopher Gabriel Marcel. Audio
Religious survey lacks ethnic representation - academic
A lack of time appears to be one of the biggest reasons why New Zealanders are walking away from religion.
Overseas Corespondent - Estonia
Silver Tambur, Editor in Chief of Estonian World joins us on the line from Tallinn. Tonight we find out about the parish using the cannabis leaf on their coat of arms and find out who takes the title… Audio
Priests may be fined for not reporting abuse
Catholic priests in Australia could soon be facing a hefty fine if someone confesses child sex abuse to them and they don't report it to police. Audio
Dog meat festival: 'Culture shouldn't be an excuse for cruelty'
The annual lychee and dog meat festival in Yulin, China, has changed over the years in response to the outcry over eating dogmeat. At its height, the Yulin festival, which began in 2009, would see… Audio
Nights' Culture - South Auckland
Photographer and artist Raymond Sagapolutele joins us from Manurewa. Tonight we talk Pacific Dance Fest, Mangere booze licenses and Jonah Lomu's headstone. Audio
Miss Universe NZ: Bikini, no, hijab, yes
A Waikato University student is making history as the first Muslim woman to become a finalist in Miss Universe New Zealand - and the first to wear hijab. Audio
Ground-breaking: first NZ beauty contestant in hijab
Malaysian New Zealander Nurul Shamsul is the first Muslim woman to wear hijab and to become a finalist in Miss Universe New Zealand 2018. Lynda Chanwai-Earle is in Hamilton to meet a trailblazer. Audio, Gallery
'He had command' - Melanie Reid remembers Hopeful Christian
The death of the founder of the Gloriavale sect, Hopeful Christian, is focussing attention on who will emerge as the new leader. The convicted sex offender, also known as Neville Cooper, died this… Audio
Anglican church allows blessings of gay relationships
The Anglican Church has voted to allow the blessing of same-sex relationships - but only if the local bishop agrees. An overwhelming majority of church leaders supported the change this week at the… Audio
Nights Overseas Correspondent Vietnam
Lien Hoang is on the line with the latest news and views from Vietnam. Tonight, a cyber security bill that may be more about censorship than safety. Uber and Grab are getting closer to antitrust… Audio
Church abuse victims resigned to inquiry exclusion
Church abuse victims are resigned to being excluded from the upcoming Royal Commission of inquiry, saying its mind was made up from the start. They say the suggestion from the commission's chair Sir… Audio