Destiny Church
Will Christian parties affect the next election?
The Destiny church has launched a new political party. This comes as National MP, Alfred Ngaro considers creating his own Christian party. We take a look at how minor parties might impact the next… Audio
The destiny of Destiny Church
The self-proclaimed Bishop continues to dominate our news cycles. His latest venture, the Man-Up Prison programme drew crowds of thousands outside parliament. Audio
The destiny of Destiny Church
The self-proclaimed Bishop continues to dominate our news cycles. His latest venture, the Man-Up Prison programme drew crowds of thousands outside parliament.
AudioMan-Up director: No independent proof it works, but welcomes audit
The head of Destiny Church's Man-Up programme admits there is zero independent proof that it works, but he says he'll open the door to outside scrutiny if it helps the course get into New Zealand… Video, Audio
Women’s Refuge: Brian Tamaki’s words are verbally violent
Women's Refuge has cancelled a planned meeting with representatives of Destiny Church's Man-Up programme because of behaviour it describes as "arrogant", "destructive" and "downright ugly". Video, Audio
Government rules out Man-Up programme in prisons
The battle between Destiny Church and the government has reached boiling point today, after the church's leader Brian Tamaki warned his church would cause prison revolts if the Man-Up programme was… Video, Audio
Destiny Church demands govt funding, access to prisons
Hundreds of Destiny Church supporters rallied at Parliament today, demanding access to prisons for their rehabilitation programmes and millions in funding. Government ministers welcomed a… Video, Audio
Destiny Church fights charities' deregistration
Destiny Church is appealing the Charities Commission's decision to deregister two of its largest charities.
Destiny Church leader 'hijacked' White Ribbon day
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki stands accused of "hijacking" the annual White Ribbon day, which aims to highlight family violence.
Government wants to be able to punish uncooperative charities
The Government has made a review of the Charities Act one of its priorities, saying one will be underway within its first 100 days. Audio
Destiny Church charities deregistered
The charities have been deregistered because of their "persistent failure" to meet annual return obligations, the Charities Registration Board says.
Two Destiny Church charities to be deregistered
Two of Destiny Church's charities will be deregistered next month for persistently failing to meet annual return obligations, the independent Charities Registration Board has confirmed. Video, Audio
Destiny Church fails to file overdue financial returns by deadline
Two of Destiny Church's largest charities had until 5pm Friday to file two years' overdue financial returns or be de-registered. They've instead formally objected to de-registration. Video, Audio
Destiny Church founders move into new 'resort' home
Two of Destiny Church's charities have until next Friday to file financial returns or face being deregistered. Meanwhile, Brian and Hannah Tamaki have bought a new car and moved into a new luxury… Audio
Protesters cancel plan to crash Brian Tamaki's speech
Protestors have cancelled a planned demonstration in Christchurch against the Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki after they failed to find out where he was speaking.
Destiny School applies for help from KidsCan
Destiny School has applied for charitable help to feed and clothe some of its students, despite the church's founders driving luxurious sports cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Video, Audio
Destiny Church barred from an Auckland prison
The director of Destiny Church's Man-Up programme Caine Warren talks about being barred from Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility. Audio
Destiny Church tax status examined
Destiny Church's tax-free status will be scrutinised now. Audio
Petition for Destiny Church to lose tax-free status
A petition calling for Destiny Church to lose it's tax-free status has now been signed by more than 100-thousand people. Audio
The eye of the needle
Why do we get offended when religious leaders flash cash about? Audio
