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Coroner hears from last person to speak with young Gloriavale man before his sudden death
The inquest into Gloriavale man Sincere Standtrue's death continues.
'Absolute control': Former Gloriavale members file slavery lawsuit
Former members are filing charges after claiming to be made slaves from birth.
Gloriavale government response ending sparks warning to ministers
Work to protect community's members from exploitation and abuse may lose momentum.
'Sex cult cloaked in Christianity': Lawyer seeks to shut Gloriavale down
A barrister is calling for the commune to be shut down, claiming it enables abuse.
'Kiwi language turned up to 11': Gloriavale members' unique speech explained
Gloriavale accent in spotlight as three-part documentary series airs on TVNZ1.
Gloriavale acknowledges ‘significant challenges’ as finances tank
The controversial religious community faces a number of regulatory and legal challenges.
Former MP recounts ‘deeply disturbing’ visit to Gloriavale
'The girls really wanted to obey their husbands and be submissive'.
'Imploding': New doco explores if there's any future for Gloriavale
A new documentary tracks the history of the controversial community.
Man sentenced to 11 years’ jail for sexual offending against Gloriavale children
At least one of the victims was aged 12 or younger at the time of the offending.
Gloriavale members seeking compensation believed to be in the millions
Nine former Gloriavale members have lodged an ERA claim against the Christian community.
Court rules Gloriavale top 'shepherd' liable for any breaches against former workers
Employment Court Chief Judge very clear on who is the employer of former sect workers.
Gloriavale’s bid to appeal employment ruling largely fails
Court largely dismisses appeal against ruling members were employees, not volunteers.
Trial under way for man accused of sexual offending against children
One of the complainants was aged 12 at the time of the alleged offending.
Gloriavale ordered to make its workplaces safer
The Gloriavale religious community has been ordered to make workplaces safer.
Gloriavale man says he indecently assaulted girls to 'boost their confidence'
The beatings would often be followed by a lecture by the man.
Gloriavale leader heads to Greymouth District Court
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple heads into the Greymouth District Court. Video / George Heard
Employment Court ruling: School at Gloriavale under review
Six Gloriavale leavers were employees and not volunteers, Employment Court found.
Focus: Gloriavale leavers speak outside court
Leavers win Employment Court case, judge rules women born to work and any choice ‘illusionary’. Video / George Heard
'Taught to fear': Gloriavale girls 'primed' from young age for life of domestic work, court says
Gloriavale leaders said they would appeal the Employment Court decision.
Gloriavale man whipped daughter over relationship
Man beat daughter for having a relationship in the community out of wedlock.
‘Dominated from birth’: Gloriavale women trapped, Employment Court hears
Decision reserved in case of Christian community accused of forcing servitude on members.
Crown knew details of Gloriavale founder’s crimes in mid-90s, court told
The Crown 'dropped the ball' by failing to help the community deal with sexual abuse.
Gloriavale leader says much criticism of Christian community valid
Howard Temple is saddened by the harm done during a 'dark period' in Gloriavale's history.
Top judge visits Gloriavale - what she saw in the secretive sect
Chief Employment Court Judge is taken on tour of Gloriavale Christian community
Watch: Chief Employment Court Judge visits Gloriavale
The judge overseeing the Gloriavale employment trial visits the Christian group. Video / Anna Leask
Gloriavale: Faithful Pilgrim tells Employment Court leaders were not 'yes men'
The former principal told a court the community's leaders do not rule like tyrants.