Spiritual Practices
Do migrants feel safe after Christchurch mosque shootings?
In this episode of Voices, we hear how some migrants are feeling in the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque shootings. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioMuslim radicalisation vs white supremacy radicalisation
Professor Mohamad Abdalla is one of Australia's most prominent Muslim leaders. Over the last 15 years, he played a leading role in establishing Islamic Studies (Research and Teaching) as an academic… Audio
Christchurch shooting call to prayer broadcast
Susie Ferguson hosts RNZ's coverage of the ceremony live from Christchurch, which will feature a call to prayer at 1.30pm sharp, and concludes at 2pm. Audio
Heartbroken mosque founder: 'We feel secure. We trust the NZ society'
The man who built the Al Noor Mosque will return to pray today, even though he says it's now been smeared with blood.
PM urges people to pay their respects as nation officially mourns
New Zealand will reflect on those killed in the Christchurch terror attack with two minutes of silence at Hagley Park, opposite the Al Noor Mosque in Deans Ave tomorrow.
Kids with cameras
When Raymond Sagapolutele first taught kids how to use a camera, he didn’t expect them to show him a thing or two about how to take a photograph. Now those kids have their very first exhibition… Audio
Why burial protocols are so important in Islam
The first funeral for two victims of the mosque shootings took place this morning in Christchurch. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of father and son Khaled and Hamza Mustafa. Some in the… Audio
Protecting our religious diversity after Christchurch
In the aftermath of Friday's shootings, there has been a lot of talk about our diversity here in New Zealand. Dr Wil Hoverd argues that we need to focus on religion in our healing following the… Audio
The place of the mosque in the community
A new mosque has opened in Nelson. It's doors are open to anyone. What part will it play in the community? We talk to the president if the Nelson Islamic Cultural Society Moayid Sherif. Audio
US ambassador: 'We're 100 percent behind efforts to help'
US Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown says the United States stands ready to help following yesterday's "violent terrorist attacks" in Christchurch.
Wellington school to remove photo of ex-rector who abused boys
A Wellington Catholic high school has agreed to take down a portrait in its auditorium of a proven sex abuser of multiple boys.
George Pell to spend at least 3 years, 8 months in jail
Cardinal George Pell has been sentenced to six years' in prison for sexually abusing two choirboys when he was Catholic archbishop of Melbourne. Foreign Editor Graeme Acton reports. Audio
Will Pell's conviction change the Catholic Church?
Cardinal George Pell could be taken into custody today following his conviction for child sex offences. So what can they do to right these wrongs, and to instill faith back into the church and its… Audio
Pope Francis urges action to stop abuse in Catholic church
Pope Francis has called for concrete action to address the sexual abuse scourge plaguing the Catholic Church as a four day summit in Rome kicks off. Nearly 200 priests, bishops and other Catholic… Audio
Biggest kapa haka festival in the world begins
The biggest kapa haka festival in the world has officially begun, with the first Te Matatini groups taking the stage in the capital today. People lined up outside Westpac Stadium from five o'clock… Video, Audio
Powerful welcome for teams arriving for Te Matatini competition
Wellington iwi erupted in haka and song on Wellington's waterfront today as they welcomed thousands to the capital for Te Matatini - the biggest kapa haka competition in the country. The four-day… Video, Audio
Whanganui iwi healed through Tira Hoe Waka
Whanganui iwi members say a two-week trip down their beloved river helps them to heal, reconnect and put politics aside. Up to 120 people have paddled the length of the Whanganui River in the annual… Audio
120 million Indian faithful gathering for holy dip
About 120 million people will attend the Hindu religious festival Kumbh Mela, humanity's largest gathering and an event that can be seen from space.
2018 Christmas Church Service
Today's Christmas Day Church service from the Meadowlands Fiji Methodist Church in Auckland features a generous mix of hymns and carols in Fijian. Audio
Religion, faith and feminism? It’s complicated
On the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage, Kim Hill discusses feminism and faith with Saziah Bashir, Dr Caroline Blyth, Rev. Jean Malcolm and Lilia Tarawa at Wellington's City Gallery. Audio
