by NZ CATHOLIC staff WELLINGTON — The median age of women who had an abortion in 2013 was 26, figures from Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) show. Figures from SNZ show that 14,073 abortions were carried out last year, the lowest number since 1995. The general abortion rate; that is, the number of ... Read More about Abortion rate falls
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Broadway drama sizzles on screen
by NEVIL GIBSON The “golden years” of age seem no barrier to quality filmmaking. The number of directors working well past most people’s retirement is steadily growing. ... Read More about Broadway drama sizzles on screen
Priest’s suffering ends
by NZ CATHOLIC staff AUCKLAND — Former Howick and Mt Albert parish priest Fr Peter John Prendergast died peacefully at Auckland Hospital on August 7. He was 77. ... Read More about Priest’s suffering ends
A 22-year journey to priesthood
by ROWENA OREJANA AUCKLAND — It took Jeremy Palman 22 years to become a priest, but it was a great joy when he got there. ... Read More about A 22-year journey to priesthood
Lyttelton locals see off brothel keepers
by JENNY McPHEE LYTTELTON — In 2003, the Labour Government decriminalised brothel keeping and legalised street prostitution. ... Read More about Lyttelton locals see off brothel keepers