Spiritual Practices
Southland farmer touring NZ to teach about Islam
A Southland farmer and imam is part of a road trip from Auckland to Christchurch to talk about Islam and honour those who died in the mosque killings.
Reza-Abdul Jabbar owns a dairy farm near Mokotua… Audio
Coronavirus concerns see Catholics push changes to holy communion
Catholics taking part in church services across Australia this weekend could see their traditions of worship changed due to the Covid-19 coronavirus.
This Is Us | Episode 6: Fatima
Fatima was only 10 when she moved from Iraq, but her love of the water has never left her. For Fatima, nothing feels as good as an New Zealand summer with family at the beach. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 5: Dewi
Dewi loves cooking—particularly the Indonesian food she learned from her mother—as she loves seeing the joy it brings to her family and others. Dewi's dream is to one day own her own restaurant. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 4: Shaymaa
Shaymaa, who has both Syrian and Iraqi family, believes all cultures have a connection to each other. She loves learning and is currently teaching herself Japanese and te reo Māori. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 3: Engin
Engin and his wife Ayla are from the former Yugoslavia, and moved to New Zealand after growing up in Turkey. With their two boys, they love camping and hiking all around New Zealand. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 2: Latifa and Mahmood
Latifa loves hearing stories from her grandfather Mahmood, particularly about her great-great-grandfather, who moved to the Waikato in 1908 and helped build the first mosque in New Zealand. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 1: Kareem
Originally from Egypt, Kareem shows us his absolute love of tennis as a way to connect with the community. Video, Gallery
Terror attack memorial upsets Christchurch Muslim survivors
Plans to commemorate last year's terror attack on March 15 risk re-opening emotional wounds, say Christchurch's Muslim community, as they explain there's no tradition of marking anniversaries in… Audio
This Is Us | Trailer
A series of digital stories showcasing the diversity of Muslim New Zealanders' experiences as they reveal what they love the most. Video
The New Zealander running Bethlehem University
Bethlehem University is a Catholic University on the West Bank, established in 1973 as a joint venture between the De La Salle order and the Vatican. Its Vice-Chancellor, Brother Peter Bray FSC, is a… Audio
Calls for Catholic Church to apologise for role in colonisation
The New Zealand Maori Council is calling on the Catholic church to apologise for its role in the confiscation of Maori land and colonisation. The Council's Executive Director Matthew Tukaki says the… Audio
Retired Pope warns against relaxing celibacy rules
Pope Francis is considering relaxing celibacy rules. His predecessor, Benedict XVI, is having none of it. And the reaction from Vatican commentators to Benedict's approach suggests it breaks with…
New archbishop chosen to deal with aftermath of Chile's abuse scandal
Pope Francis has confirmed a Spanish priest as the new archbishop of Santiago, as the Vatican seeks to turn the page on a sexual abuse scandal that has shaken its standing in Chile.
2019 Christmas Church Service
The Christmas Day Church service from the Te Atatu EFKS Congregationalist Church in Auckland. features a vibrant selection of seasonal hymns in English and Samoan. A repeat broadcast from 2017. Audio, Gallery
What information is being shared by intelligence agencies?
After the mosque attacks in Christchurch this year, many were asking which agencies should have been keeping New Zealanders safe from extremism.
Were there plans and strategies in place to identify… Audio
Deaths, hundreds of arrests during citizenship law protests in India
Nineteen people have been killed and more than 1500 protesters have been arrested across India, officials say, as police try to quell sometimes violent demonstrations against a new citizenship law.
Conversations with My Immigrant Parents: Meet Joseph and Grace
In this episode of Voices; we meet Filipinos, Joseph and Grace Trinidad, who feature in the podcast series, Conversations with My Immigrant Parents. Produced by Julie Zhu and Saraid de Silva Cameron… Audio
Conversations with My Immigrant Parents: Meet Joseph and Grace
In this episode of Voices; we meet Filipinos, Joseph and Grace Trinidad, who feature in the podcast series, Conversations with My Immigrant Parents. Produced by Julie Zhu and Saraid de Silva Cameron…
AudioA tale of two cathedrals
Both of Christchurch's big cathedrals were destroyed in the earthquakes. Their fates have been very different, and only one will rise again. Audio
