Spiritual Practices
World 'intoxicated' by consumerism
Pope Francis has warned the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics not to be "intoxicated" by possessions in his annual Christmas homily.
Believers and Doubters
Why do some of us believe, and some of us don’t? Can our doubts bring our beliefs into sharper focus? Do we all need to believe in something, and to seek meaning by creating rituals, myths and… Audio
St Peter's Cathedral celebrates 100 years
It's a special Christmas this year for St Peter's Cathedral in Hamilton as its in the midst of its 100th anniversary celebrations.
2015 Christmas Church Service
This service from Christ Church Cathedral in Nelson features the Reverend Nigel Whinney, Dean Nick Kirk and Bishop Richard Ellena, with the cathedral choir. Audio
The Overseas Correspondents - Israel
Editor of The International Jerusalem Post and a Jerusalem Post columnist, Liat Collins reports from the State of Israel, pop. 8,238,300 (est. 2014)... the wave of Palestinian terror attacks that has… Audio
Chrischurch Cathedral could be restored.
Kim Dotcom's US lawyer is forecasting the extradition case will now go all the way to the Supreme Court and take up to another four years. Audio
Another reprieve for Christchurch cathedral
Another reprieve late today for Christchurch's quake-munted cathedral with the Anglican Church agreeing to investigate rebuilding it. Audio
Lighting Up Cemetery Plots - Catherine Moore
Lighting up cemetery plots for the festive season is becoming a popular tradition. And Auckland Council is encouraging people to make the plots more festive. Auckland Council Cemeteries Manager… Audio
Children's Service With Animals - Dean Lawrence Kimberley
The Government and church leaders will announce the fate of Christ Church Cathedral at a press conference this afternoon. And while people wait for the decision, the Cardboard Cathedral, is getting on… Audio
Call on Catholic cathedral nave salvation soon
Whether the nave of Christchurch's quake-damaged Catholic cathedral can be saved will be known in about two months
Malaysia's first Sharia airline
Rayani Air has taken it's maiden doemestic flight from Kuala Lumpur. The airline operates under Sharia law. Women wear head coverings, there is only halal food, a prayer before take off and there's no… Audio
A very Secret Santa in Brunei
Santa is a very big secret in the Muslim nation of Brunei. Al Gillespie discusses why the penalty is so high for public celebrations of the Christain festival. Audio
Surprise Xmas hampers for needy Northland families
Some families in the Far North town of Kaikohe are being given a Christmas hamper surprise. Audio
Spiritual Outlook for 20 December 2015
Mike Gourley marks fifty years on after Vatican Two. Audio
Vatican set to canonise Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa of Calcutta will be made a saint after Pope Francis approved a decree recognising a miracle attributed to her intercession with God.
Robert Dessaix: adoption, love and writing
Hobart-based writer, whose books include the memoirs A Mother's Disgrace and What Days Are For: a Collection of Musings. He is a guest at Writer's Week at the 2016 New Zealand Festival. Audio
Pastafarians
We talked yesterday about how members of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster can now perform marriages. Audio
Christmas
57% of NZers find no religious significance in Christmas anymore… does this worry you? Audio
Uganda Tabu Butagira
Uganda's Daily Monitor journalist Tabu Butagira reports on the Republic of Uganda, pop. 35,873,253 (est. 2012)... Pope Francis' historic visit to Uganda, and two other countries on his maiden pastoral… Audio
