Brian Tamaki claimed he was denied entry into Australia.

Brian Tamaki says he has been denied entry into Australia

Destiny Church leader's reported refusal of entry came a day after pleading not guilty in a New Zealand court to charges of inciting racial disharmony.

Thu, Oct 22

Mecca

Saudi Arabia executes 2 Bangladeshis over 'indecent acts'

Bangladesh said that it wasn't informed before the sentences were carried out and has sought information from Saudi Arabia.

Tue, Oct 20

Patricio Sánchez belonged to the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.

Priest killed by falling cross during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador

The Archdiocese of Guayaquil, a coastal city 265 kilometres southwest of the capital, Quito, identified the priest as Patricio Sánchez of Perpetuo Socorro Church.

Mon, Oct 19

Brian Tamaki outside court on October 19

Brian Tamaki pleads not guilty to inciting racial disharmony

Tamaki's supporters gathered outside court, holding signs and cheering as he left the courtroom.

Mon, Oct 19

This picture, released by Vatican Media, shows Pope Leo XIV, flanked by his personal secretary, Monsignor Edgard Iván Rimaycuna Inga, left, celebrating Mass at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome.

Pope Leo XIV pictured for first time since lung surgery

The Vatican shared images of the 71-year-old standing up at the altar in green vestments, as doctors said that tests confirmed his "continued improvement".

Sat, Oct 17

Pope Leo XIV arrives at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, where doctors expect to remove a lung nodule.

Surgery confirms Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Wednesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.

Wed, Oct 14

September 2026
Headstones damaged at the Australian Islamic Cemetery in Narellan, southwest of Sydney. (Source: Lebanese Muslim Association)

Attacks on Muslim graves in Sydney fuelled by One Nation: leader

In a widely-condemned rant in February, party leader Pauline Hanson claimed there were "no good Muslims".

Wed, Sep 30

Former interns of ARISE mega church say they have felt forced to work on the church pastors' properties on their days off.

Arise Church to pay $173k to former interns found to be employees

Mega church accepts four former interns were employees rather than volunteers following an investigation prompted in part by 1News reporting.

Tue, Sep 29

Jannatur Nayeem, 33, an Italian citizen of Bangladeshi origin, top left, chats with other mothers as they wait for a sports lesson to end at a school in downtown Rome.

Italy decrees limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in classrooms

The decree comes as Meloni faces mounting pressure on her right flank from a new hard-line challenger, retired army General Roberto Vannacci, who has been seeking to capitalise on voter concerns over immigration and national identity.

Fri, Sep 25

Former leader Howard Temple's been barred from holding governance roles in other charities.

'Bittersweet' win after decade-long fight over Gloriavale trust

An advocate for Gloriavale leavers says it has been a long time coming after the religious community lost its charitable status.

Wed, Sep 23

Gloriavale in 2007.

'In the public interest': Gloriavale trust loses charitable status

The former leader of the isolated West Coast community is also barred from holding governance roles in other charities.

Tue, Sep 22

The Children's Commissioner supported the Ministry's moves.

Gloriavale 'strongly disagrees' with Ministry's move to close school

The Ministry of Education announced yesterday that it had cancelled Gloriavale's registration as a private school and was pressing ahead with plans to shut it down.

Fri, Sep 4

August 2026
Green MP Steve Abel speaking in Parliament (file image).

Holocaust Centre chair says Green MP should apologise for remarks

Steve Abel has been urged to apologise after invoking the Holocaust while debating climate change in Parliament.

Wed, Aug 26

July 2026
A note on the door of St Peter's on Willis.

Wellington church locks doors after items stolen from altar fail to return

"We pray for those who have taken the icons and request that you would return them... no questions asked," a note on the door read.

Tue, Jul 28

St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Forgiveness and support offered to Northland church bell thief

St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church's bell was stolen a little over a month ago, but parish priest Father Bang Dinh said its value is historic, not material.

Mon, Jul 27

The two items taken from St Peter's can be seen on the left and right side of the high altar.

'Precious' items stolen from two North Island churches

St Peter's on Willis in Te Aro, Wellington, plans to close its doors for a day if the two icons aren't returned.

Thu, Jul 23

May 2026
The evolutionary biologist spoke to Q+A's Jack Tame as he marks 50 years of The Selfish Gene.

Richard Dawkins likens AI to sci-fi: 'Claude and ChatGPT are HAL'

The evolutionary biologist spoke to Q+A's Jack Tame ahead of what he is calling his farewell tour to New Zealand.

Sun, May 24

Te Hui Amorangi ki Te Waipounamu bishop-elect Susan Wallace.

Te Waipounamu names its first wahine Māori Anglican bishop

Once installed, Susan Wallace will become the second Māori woman Anglican bishop, and the first with a moko kauae.

Fri, May 1

April 2026
The Anglican Church of the Epiphany sustained significant fire damage last year, both inside and out.

Light at end of the tunnel for church damaged in alleged arson attacks

The 115-year-old building was among five churches targeted in a string of attacks in Masterton in February last year.

Mon, Apr 27

Scottish police described Evans as being around 6-foot tall, with short hair and a dark beard.

Extensive search underway for Kiwi monk missing from Scottish monastery

Justin Evans, 24, was last seen within Golgotha Monastery on the Papa Stronsay island in Orkney shortly before midnight on April 11.

Tue, Apr 14

The golden eagle stolen from St David's.

Christchurch bishop's plea over stolen brass eagle: 'Happy to forgive'

"With our forgiveness comes an earnest plea. Give us back our taonga,” the Bishop said.

Sun, Apr 5

Thousands of church services are currently being held across the country for Easter, as those of the faith mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Kiwi Christians appalled as Bible used to justify Iran war this Easter

Several New Zealand church leaders and scholars are condemning the Trump administration’s use of scripture to frame military action, calling it a betrayal of Christianity’s message of peace and humility.

Fri, Apr 3

March 2026
Al Noor Mosque, Christchurch.

'Compassion and unity': Seven years since Christchurch mosque attacks

Fifty-one people were killed and 40 others were injured at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre on March 15, 2019 in New Zealand's deadliest ever mass shooting.

Sun, Mar 15

Stolen from the church was a large brass Eagle lectern.

Large brass eagle lectern stolen from Mackenzie church

Police said the theft from a church on Middle Valley Rd, Mackenzie occurred sometime between February 19 and March 4.

Tue, Mar 10

Howard Temple in Greymouth District Court.

Ex-Gloriavale leader Howard Temple wins sentence appeal, won't go to jail

His name would also be removed from the child sex offender register.

Tue, Mar 3