Spiritual Practices
Graffiti outside mosque racist but not hate speech - expert
An expert on far right groups says the message left outside a mosque in Christchurch would not meet the definition of hate speech but is still racist.
The words 'Islam is right about women', were… Audio
'We all want to have a better NZ' - Farid Ahmed responds to terror attacks report
A survivor from the Christchurch terror attacks says the greatest gift people can give his martyred wife is to learn the lesson from hate and make this country a safer place for all. Farid Ahmed's… Video, Audio
Christchurch terror attacks were preventable - shooting survivor
A man who was shot nine times during the Christchurch terror attacks - believes it was preventable and the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings prove so.
The commission's report found lax practices… Audio
Terror attacks report: 'We have to do better' - Andrew Little
Andrew Little is the Minister coordinating the response of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain on 15 March 2019 report.
He joins Lisa Owen from the… Video, Audio
'We should have been safe here' - Christchurch Muslims respond to report
'We should have been safe here' - the reaction this afternoon from Christchurch's Muslim communities.
The Imam of Al Noor mosque, Gamal Fouda, says he reported suspicious people around the Deans… Video, Audio
Islamic Women's Council responds to terror attack report
Ko tō tātou kāinga tēnei: Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain on 15 March 2019, was released to the public on Monday.
The Islamic Women's Council said the… Video, Audio
Christchurch cathedral cost blow-out revealed with new design
The cost of rebuilding Christchurch's quake damaged Anglican cathedral has blown out by 50 percent, and now stands at a whopping $154 million.
The increase was revealed today at the same time as an… Video, Audio
21 years of the 'Way of the Sword'
After waiting out two Covid-19 lockdowns the 21st national tournament for this Japanese martial art that's growing in popularity, finally took place this month. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar Audio
21 years of the 'Way of the Sword'
After waiting out two Covid-19 lockdowns the 21st national tournament for this Japanese martial art that's growing in popularity, finally took place this month. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar
AudioThe Outliers | Episode 7: Simran Kaur
Simran Kaur is a Sikh community advocate who take us into the Takanini Sikh Temple. Video
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France plans punishment for 'virginity tests'
The French government plans to introduce jail terms and fines for doctors who provide controversial so-called "virginity certificates" for traditional religious marriages.
The Outliers | Episode 4: Melissa Lama
Melissa Lama is a Pacific community advocate and Islam convert. She balances her time between a young family and advocating for her communities. Video
Doggone it - cathedral becomes sanctuary for animal kingdom
Pet owners will lead, carry or coax their treasured moggies, pups, lambs and birds to Nelson Cathedral on Sunday for a service arranged especially to bless them.
Menagerie of animals blessed at Nelson Cathedral on Sunday
Pet owners will lead, carry or coax their treasured moggies, pups, lambs and birds to Nelson Cathedral this Sunday for a Blessing of the Pets service. The annual event has in the past attracted a… Audio
Bar owners, churches await alert level announcement
Cabinet is currently meeting to decide whether to ease the country's Covid restrictions, with a potential move to Level 1 on the cards for everywhere outside Auckland.
Auckland is expected to move to… Audio
Church elder tested for first time - 'It's all about the community'
A church elder at the centre of Auckland's sub-cluster says he got tested for Covid-19 for the first time today after receiving a call from one of the pastors.
Covid-19: Mt Roskill Evangelical church elder speaks out
A church elder at the centre of Auckland's sub-cluster says pastors are encouraging members to get tested and prayer meetings have been held over Zoom since the police busted an illicit gathering… Audio
Misinformation hindering testing, finding Covid-19 cases
The Auckland August cluster continues to grow - with six new cases yesterday bringing the total to 171. 43 of those are connected to the Mt Roskill Evangelical Fellowship - of which 22 have now been… Audio
Labour's promise for Matariki public holiday 'really significant'
A Labour Party promise to make Matariki a public holiday if re-elected has got many in te ao Māori excited, including one man who has dedicated his life to sharing his knowledge about the star… Video