Spiritual Practices
Nights' Overseas - Tabu Butagira
Uganda's police Spokesman was assassinated, in an unprecedented attack, in the capital, Kampala, a fortnight ago. Uganda this past weekend hosted the International Athletics Association of Federations… Audio
Two sacred Indian rivers get 'living human' status
After New Zealand's move to give the Whanganui River legal personhood, India has given the Ganges and Yamuna the status of "living human entities".
EU workplace headscarf ban 'can be legal'
Employers can ban visible religous symbols as long as it is across-the-board, Europe's top court says.
Nights' Overseas - Pablo Pires Fernandes
Editor of the International section of Estado de Minas, the main daily newspaper of Minas Gerais, Pablo Pires Fernandes reports from the Federative Republic of Brazil. Audio
Do we pick on Christians?
A British MP has been at the centre of controversy after sporting an Ash Wednesday crucifix on her forehead. Audio
Nights' Pundit : religion
Religious studies Prof. Douglas Pratt from University of Waikato on one's faith in God or gods. Audio
Nights' Overseas - The Pacific
RNZI senior journalist Johnny Blades on our adjacent neighbours, the nations within the Pacific Ocean. Audio
Peter Bray - Bethlehem University
Brother Peter Bray is a New Zealander and Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University - the first university established in the Palestinian territories and the only Catholic University in… Audio
Priest takes Catholic Church to Human Rights Commission
Father Alex Kapiarumula is alleging serious claims of racial harrassment, deception and exploitation by the Catholic Church. His lawyer Craig Tuck says his client has nowhere to go. Video, Audio
Nights' Overseas - Motoko Kakubayashi
Palmerston North raised journalist now resides in Tokyo and works for University of Tokyo's Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, he'll be talking mask addictions, teenager… Audio
Eric Crampton
This week we're going to work through some of the economics of dating and marriage. Audio
Huntly residents distance themselves as woman pleads guilty
A 27-year-old woman charged over a racially-charged attack on Muslim woman Mehpara Khan in Huntly has pleaded guilty. Sarah Robson reports. Audio
Nights' Overseas - Silver Tambur
Turkey has offered to build a mosque in the Estonian capital - there is no mosque currently. Few words about the local Islamic community and people's attitude towards Muslims, especially in the light… Audio
Hymns on Sunday: 500th anniversary of the Reformation
Our final Summer Requests programme includes a 16th century prayer set to music by John Rutter, Be still, my soul sung by the English boys' choir Libera, and we highlight an important celebration for… Audio
Nights' Overseas - India
Bangalore based author and journalist Shoba Narayan reports on a recently banned bull festival and the battle between traditional culture and animal rights. Plus, how the most cash-dependent country… Audio
Confusion over suspects in Quebec mosque shooting
Quebec Muslims have conducted their morning prayers amid tight security following yesterday's mosque shooting in the city which left six dead and five in hospital. We get the latest from our Canadian… Audio
Tight security at mosque in Quebec after shooting
Two suspects in a deadly shooting at a Quebec mosque are due to face court today, as the Canadian Prime Minister calls it a "terrorist attack on Muslims." Audio
Up to $8m needed for Nelson's quake-prone cathedral - MP
Minister for Building and Construction and Nelson MP Nick Smith wants to establish a fund-raising trust to help protect Nelson's earthquake-prone cathedral.
Amish in Florida
When you think of Florida you don't think Amish, but there is a community of plain living "snow birds" there. Travel writer Heather Hapeta shares her experiences of visiting Pinecraft. Audio
Pope warns against populism as Trump takes power
Pope Francis has warned against a rise in populism and the dangers of allowing political crises to usher in dictators like Hitler.
