New Zealand'Absolute control': Former Gloriavale members file slavery lawsuitFormer members are filing charges after claiming to be made slaves from birth.22 Jul 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGloriavale suffers setback in battle to keep BNZ accounts openCourt of Appeal case to set legal precedents for banking sector.26 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandCoroner hears young man mocked, shamed and beaten during his life at GloriavaleSincere Standtrue's sister reveals the way he was treated at Gloriavale before he died.23 May 03:56 AM
New ZealandCoroner to rule whether Gloriavale death was suicide, accident or toxic exposureSincere Standtrue died at Chch Hospital in November 2018 after an incident at Gloriavale.20 May 12:04 AM
New ZealandGloriavale school warned Ministry of Education compliance plan not viableThe plan was simply a list of actions, without timeframes or concrete details.14 Apr 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Time put an end to the cancer of GloriavaleOPINION: What can be done? The Government needs to act.13 Apr 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Hard to trust': How couple broke free from GloriavaleRosie and Elijah Overcomer reveal how they escaped to a new life together.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale government response ending sparks warning to ministersWork to protect community's members from exploitation and abuse may lose momentum.30 Mar 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Sex cult cloaked in Christianity': Lawyer seeks to shut Gloriavale downA barrister is calling for the commune to be shut down, claiming it enables abuse.26 Mar 08:22 PM
EntertainmentThe second Gloriavale commune you didn't know about'I think they’re already at risk'.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Kiwi language turned up to 11': Gloriavale members' unique speech explainedGloriavale accent in spotlight as three-part documentary series airs on TVNZ1.26 Mar 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGloriavale acknowledges ‘significant challenges’ as finances tankThe controversial religious community faces a number of regulatory and legal challenges.26 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandFormer MP recounts ‘deeply disturbing’ visit to Gloriavale'The girls really wanted to obey their husbands and be submissive'.25 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Imploding': New doco explores if there's any future for GloriavaleA new documentary tracks the history of the controversial community.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced to 11 years’ jail for sexual offending against Gloriavale childrenAt least one of the victims was aged 12 or younger at the time of the offending.18 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandGloriavale members seeking compensation believed to be in the millionsNine former Gloriavale members have lodged an ERA claim against the Christian community.29 Jan 07:10 PM
New ZealandCourt rules Gloriavale top 'shepherd' liable for any breaches against former workersEmployment Court Chief Judge very clear on who is the employer of former sect workers.14 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandGloriavale’s bid to appeal employment ruling largely failsCourt largely dismisses appeal against ruling members were employees, not volunteers.09 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandTrial under way for man accused of sexual offending against childrenOne of the complainants was aged 12 at the time of the alleged offending.20 Nov 09:51 PM
New ZealandGloriavale ordered to make its workplaces saferThe Gloriavale religious community has been ordered to make workplaces safer.31 Oct 08:43 PM
New ZealandGloriavale man says he indecently assaulted girls to 'boost their confidence'The beatings would often be followed by a lecture by the man.30 Aug 04:46 AM
CrimeGloriavale leader heads to Greymouth District Court Gloriavale leader Howard Temple heads into the Greymouth District Court. Video / George Heard Watch01 Aug 11:57 PM
New ZealandEmployment Court ruling: School at Gloriavale under reviewSix Gloriavale leavers were employees and not volunteers, Employment Court found.17 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandFocus: Gloriavale leavers speak outside courtLeavers win Employment Court case, judge rules women born to work and any choice ‘illusionary’. Video / George HeardWatch13 Jul 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Taught to fear': Gloriavale girls 'primed' from young age for life of domestic work, court saysGloriavale leaders said they would appeal the Employment Court decision.13 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandGloriavale man whipped daughter over relationshipMan beat daughter for having a relationship in the community out of wedlock.08 Apr 10:54 PM
New Zealand‘Dominated from birth’: Gloriavale women trapped, Employment Court hearsDecision reserved in case of Christian community accused of forcing servitude on members.30 Mar 06:21 PM
New ZealandCrown knew details of Gloriavale founder’s crimes in mid-90s, court toldThe Crown 'dropped the ball' by failing to help the community deal with sexual abuse.20 Mar 08:08 AM
New ZealandGloriavale leader says much criticism of Christian community validHoward Temple is saddened by the harm done during a 'dark period' in Gloriavale's history.27 Feb 08:01 AM
New ZealandTop judge visits Gloriavale - what she saw in the secretive sectChief Employment Court Judge is taken on tour of Gloriavale Christian community24 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandWatch: Chief Employment Court Judge visits GloriavaleThe judge overseeing the Gloriavale employment trial visits the Christian group. Video / Anna Leask Watch24 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandGloriavale: 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.16 Feb 05:53 PM
New ZealandFocus: 'I wanted to expose them': Gloriavale dad turns on leaders in Employment CourtLongtime Gloriavale member Clem Ready turns against the leaders claiming that sexual abuse, bullying and forced labour are prevalent within the sect. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Sep 12:42 AM
New ZealandFocus: Rose Standtrue’s life of “fear” in GloriavaleSome of the allegations surrounding Gloriavale have been previously heard in court, including from leaver Rose Standtrue. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Aug 12:46 AM
