Former church leader sentenced in Manukau District Court for groping teenage relative
He defended one charge of doing an indecent act on a dependent family member under the age of…
Devonport Naval Base: NZDF silent on last private home overlooking site after $4.2m church purchase
While costly, the 2025 purchase seemed prudent, given security concerns and potential “espionage” threats arising from the property’s…
Brass eagle lectern damaged at St Peter’s Anglican church in Wellington
A note on the building’s front door says it must remain closed “due to some intentional damage done…
Uncertain times and empty tombs: An Easter message from Auckland’s church leaders
That might feel familiar. We live in a time where many promises feel fragile. We’ve come through years…
Easter miracle? NZ churches claim youth attendance boom in global ‘Quiet Revival’
In July 2024, for reasons he still struggles to explain, Taiaroa became interested in Christianity. A descendant of…
Hamilton man Justin Ponga worked with ‘friend from church’ to launder money for bank scammers
While he avoided jail time, Judge Nevin Dawson warned him that, if he returned to court with further…
Defence Force pays $4.2m for renovated Devonport church overlooking naval base, warships
The deal is shrouded in secrecy. The Herald has confirmed that non-disclosure “gag” agreements have been signed between…
Person critical after rescue from fire at Henderson Salvation Army Church, arson suspected
He said conditions in the entry area were not too bad, but the main body of the fire…
Auckland man who burnt down St Mary’s Catholic Church ‘to teach God a lesson’ was visited by police four times in prior month
“Not only have they lost their friendship base but they can’t understand why the church isn’t being rebuilt…
Torbay residents dismayed about sale of St Mary by the Sea
Blundell said the church planned to run a cafe in the new space to feed people in the…
Digger works at Church Bay in Northland prompt public outcry and council investigation
Dall said an investigation was now underway, so he would not comment on other details – including who…
Priest admitted sexual abuse nearly 20 years ago, church sent him overseas without notifying police
RNZ also revealed that the Society of Mary was made aware of allegations against the priest nearly 20…