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
New ZealandFocus: Gloriavale TV bride speaks about why she left the communityFormer Gloriavale resident Pearl Valor reveals the harsh working conditions and the unwanted attention of men while working at the Christian community. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Aug 08:46 PM
New ZealandFocus: Isaac Pilgrim explains why he left GloriavaleA man born and raised at Gloriavale has revealed he pulled his family out of the community due to the way his wife and daughter were treated. Video / SuppliedWatch30 Aug 03:02 AM
New Zealand'You don't oppose the shepherds': Court hears Gloriavale women kept in 'servitude'Ex-Gloriavale women take Christian community to court.29 Aug 12:30 AM