The gospel according to Brad Thorn is now available, as part of a rugby-themed edition of a Bible chapter published to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. Godzone is a re-vamped version of the Gospel of Luke, featuring the text of the New Testament interspersed with the life stories of 10 international players whose lives Read more
Tonga 31-18 Japan; Tonga slew the giant. But Japan is a gentle giant and champion in terms of social justice and equality They may have lost the game but they gets the trophy for off-the-field fairness. Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand’s rankings rate Japan champion in terms of social justice and equality. While being one of Read more
Father James knows he has his work cut out for him today.
As the chaplain assigned to the Italian rugby team which meets Russia at Trafalgar Park tonight, he will be quietly praying for a better result than a fishing expedition he took part in on Tasman Bay last Saturday.
Read the article...A church is opening its doors to Rugby World Cup fans looking for a family-friendly place to worship our national game.
Equippers Church in Masterton has set up a cinema screen to watch the rugby action in an alcohol-free, family atmosphere.
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Minsters of religion may not figure so prominently in civil ceremonies as they once did, but God, seems to be irrepressible. Public blessings and prayers are bursting out all over. In the USA, and worldwide there has been an extraordinary outpouring of prayer In his column Brian Rudman points out that God is getting in again via the Read more
Just hours before they took the field against Ireland in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday, the USA Eagles were given a psychological boost at a 9/11 memorial service in New Plymouth. The service in St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was attended by US dignitaries, including the US Ambassador to New Zealand David Huebner. Hundreds of Read more
Porn king Steve Crow has buckled under public pressure to can his latest Boobs on Bikes parade through central Auckland.
The topless parade featuring women riding on motorcycles, was scheduled for the same day as the Rugby World Cup game between France and the All Blacks, Saturday September 24.
Read the article...Eleven-year-old Hamilton Marian school boy Nathan Carrasco won an ANZ competition to run out with a team captain at one of the 48 Rugby World Cup games around New Zealand – days later he learned he would be leading Richie McCaw in the All Blacks game against Japan at Waikato Stadium.
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The Fiji squad holds nightly church services to help them bond as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup. Fiji’s strong Christian heritage had helped bind the side together since their arrival in New Zealand The 30 strong squad features 21 overseas-based players. “It’s a team literally from around the globe – all over Europe, Japan, Read more
Wellington’s St Paul’s Cathedral has taken a tongue in cheek look at New Zealand’s other religion, rugby. On display in the cathedral for the next few weeks is New Zealand Icon, a painting by local artist Don Little depicting an All Black icon. “If Jesus was here today why wouldn’t he come back as an All Read more