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A secretive sect under investigation by the FBI for historical child sexual abuse has about 2500 members and 60 ministers in New Zealand, meets in...

Former members of a secretive sect under investigation by the FBI for historical child sexual abuse warn it is a highly controlling and insular group with many unwritten rules.

The secretive house-church has no official name, but is known as Two by Twos to those who have left, and The Truth to those who belong.

The line between freedom of expression, and suppression of other people's freedoms

A survey looking into church culture in New Zealand has found that the majority of Catholics are not involved in their parishes and are not tithing, prompting questions around engagement levels and their sense of belonging within their church.

Photos from inside the once-bustling Gulf Harbour Country Club show its now haunting state, with “oddly drawn” symbols, mannequins and debris scattered...

Photos from inside the once-bustling Gulf Harbour Country Club show its now haunting state, with “oddly drawn” symbols, mannequins and debris scattered aro

A New Zealand Catholic theologian has challenged people in the Church to live in a way that is consistent with their identity as Christians, after a new report showed that many people could be interested in faith and spirituality if they witness people living as good examples of these.

Ten days in prison was 'shocking' and 'horrible', says Brian Tamaki.

Almost 10 years have passed since NZ legalised same-sex unions and yet many Chinese in the rainbow communities are struggling to accept themselves for who they are.