Spiritual Practices
Loading Docs 2020: One Year On
One man’s story, one year on. Guled Mire challenges New Zealand’s response to the Christchurch mosque attacks. Video
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Episode 4: Churches and Charity
Should God pay tax? Alice asks this and many more hard-hitting questions as she attempts to separate church and state once and for all. Video
First Friday prayers at Hagia Sophia for 86 years
Crowds gathered in Istanbul as the historic Hagia Sophia site opened for Friday prayers for the first time since Turkish authorities ruled it could be converted into a mosque.
The shipwreck, the bones, and the documentary maker
This is a story about a Chinese shipwreck, the Māori guardians of the bones, and the documentary maker who's upset two cultures with his efforts to tell the tale. Audio
The shipwreck, the bones, and the documentary maker
This is a story about a Chinese shipwreck, the Māori guardians of the bones, and the documentary maker who's upset two cultures with his efforts to tell the tale.
AudioNZ musicians help Dalai Lama make his debut album
The Dalai Lama is making a bid for music chart stardom on his 85th birthday, with the release of an album inspired by one of his Auckland followers. Audio
The Case for a Modern Debt Jubilee
As the global economy spirals post-coronavirus and many people can no longer pay their debts or are being forced to take out new ones, is it time to wipe the slate clean? Two Cents Worth considers the… Audio
Work begins on Taranaki Cathedral redevelopment project
New Zealand's oldest stone church - the 173-year-old cathedral which played a pivotal role in the 1860s land wars - has been closed since 2016 due to earthquake risk.
Cannabis played role in ancient Jewish worship - study
Ancient Israelites burned cannabis as part of their religious rituals, an archaeological study has found.
NZ Muslims celebrate unusual end of Ramadan amid Covid-19
Thousands of Muslims have been celebrating Eid-Al-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan, but the usually social event has been a bit different this year.
Eid Al-Fitr ends Ramadan for Muslim NZers
New Zealand's Muslim community has marked Eid Al Fitr, the end of Ramadan with unique blessings, prayers at home and just small special gatherings of friends and family. For the last month they've… Audio
Together at Home: Dr Shefali Tsabary
In this second Together at Home conversation, Derek Handley talks to Dr Shefali Tsabary about a parenting in lockdown and suggests a new and game-changing perspective. Audio
Together at Home: Pico Iyer
'Together at Home' is a series of curated virtual conversations designed by the Aera Foundation to help us reflect and respond to our new reality. Derek Handley speaks to Pico Iyer about using the… Audio
2020 Easter Church Service
Today's Easter Day Church service, repeated from 2017, is from Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland. This Anglican service is conducted by the Right Rev. Ross Bay, Bishop of Auckland. Audio, Gallery
Easter services become 'bubble church' under lockdown
For many churches, celebrating Easter this year will look different, but technology is helping congregations stay connected and even grow.
Livestreamed karakia are a comfort
Livestreamed karakia are becoming a source of comfort as many start their lock down in the coming weeks.
Thousands have watched a livestream karakia on the Kiingitanga facebook page over the weekend… Audio
Destiny Church holds 'drive-in' church service
Dozens of worshippers have turned out to a Destiny Church "drive-in" service held at its carpark in Auckland this morning.
Pádraig Ó Tuama: Coronavirus can spark our ability to think as communities, not individuals
The threat of Covid-19 invites us to think as communities rather than as individuals, says Irish poet and conflict mediator Pádraig Ó Tuama. Audio
One year since March 15: Dr Maysoon Salama
Dr Maysoon Salama is the manager of the An-Nur Early Childhood Centre in Wigram. Her husband was badly injured, and her son Atta Elayyan killed, in the attack on Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque on 15th… Audio
Religious figures call on followers to support muslim community
People of all faiths are asking their congregations to support the Muslim community at the National Remembrance Service one year on from the Christchuch mosque attacks.
Prominent religious figures… Audio
