Spiritual Practices
An Easter Day Church Service from Auckland's Anglican Holy Trinity Cathedral
From Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, with the Revd Ivica Gregurec presiding, and the Very Revd Anne Mills preaching. Audio
Celebrating Easter in managed isolation
It's the Easter break this weekend, meaning many people will be relaxing with their whānau eating a lot of chocolate and hot cross buns.
But for some they'll be stuck inside in managed isolation… Video, Audio
Royal Commission of Inquiry: Eighty-one complaints of historical abuse at Society of Mary
The Catholic order, the Society of Mary, says it prefers not to be part of the church's complaint process and would rather go it alone.
Its leader in this country says dealing directly with abuse… Audio
Theologian blames Catholic hierarchy for abuse
A theologian has pointed the blame for abuse by Catholic priests directly at the hierarchy and structure of the Church.
Dr Tom Doyle, who is a priest, cannon lawyer and addictions therapist, has… Audio
The transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaking barriers
A long white shawl on her head, Rani Khan gives daily Koran lessons at Pakistan's first transgender-only Islamic religious school, which she set up herself using her life savings.
Muslim community to pray in private on anniversary of attacks
Christchurch's Muslim community will today hold private prayers to remember the 51 people killed in the terror attacks on the Masjid Al-Noor and Linwood mosques two years ago today. Audio
Son's death spurs book idea to help children with loss
A woman whose son was killed in the Christchurch mosque attacks has written a children's book to help them deal with loss and trauma.
Mosque attacks anniversary to be marked tomorrow
The second anniversary of the Christchurch terror attacks is being marked tomorrow with a special remembrance service.
The 'Ko Tatou Tatou We Are One' event at the Christchurch Arena, is being… Audio
Chch terror attack: Andrew Little on witness support
The minister leading the government's response to the Christchurch mosque attacks says it doesn't have the power to tell ACC to help those who witnessed the shootings.
The Government has promised… Audio
Chch terror attack: Witness wants more support
Nearly two years on from the Christchurch mosque attacks witnesses to the massacre say they feel forgotten.
The government has just revealed its next steps in responding to the Royal Commission into… Audio
Conspirituality: Alt-health meets alt-right, wellness meets QAnon
The yoga and "wellness" world has had several high-profile members fall under the influence of QAnon and Covid denial. This intersection between right-wing conspiracy theories and left-wing wellness… Audio
Getting Covid-19 vaccine is loving our neighbour - Christchurch Anglican Bishop
The Anglican Bishop of Christchurch says he will be getting the Covid-19 jab when it is offered because protecting your community is the Christian thing to do.
The comments are in stark contrast to… Video, Audio
Tamakis should lead by example - Auckland church leaders
The Auckland Church community say the actions of Destiny Church Leaders leaving are wrong and the couple should be leading by example.
Church leaders say they're offering online church services and… Audio
'One on One' with Reverend Canon Chris Huriwai
Justine Murray is in Gisborne and joins Reverend Canon Chris Huriwai of the Mihinare faith. Audio
Interfaith advocate: 'How do we know...we can work together?'
An interfaith advocate is asking for an apology from officials as the hui into the Christchurch mosque shootings continues.
Te Reo o Hamuera
Every year on the 25th of January, Morehu (Ratana followers) mark the birthday of its founder Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana. This year was without its usual political atmosphere, however a main highlight… Audio
Stephanie Dowrick: Intimacy and Solitude
Stephanie Dowrick is a psychotherapist and interfaith minister who co-founded publishing house The Women's Press. She has written several personal development books including international bestseller… Audio
How New Zealanders spent Christmas
As New Zealand becomes more secular, where do we stand on the importance of Christmas Day? Unsurprisingly, there are many different answers depending on your beliefs.
In the year of Covid lockdowns, a Christmas Day Mass from Auckland’s Cathedral Of St Patrick & St Joseph
The 2020 Christmas Day church service from the Catholic Cathedral Of St Patrick & St Joseph in Auckland features Bishop Michael Gielen and the cathedral's choir and vocal ensemble. Audio
Christchurch mosque shooting witnesses want more support
Witnesses to the horror of the Christchurch mosque shootings say they remain the forgotten victims of the terror attack.
Those who didn't suffer physical injuries during the attack are not eligible… Audio