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Gloriavale's banned children's books: fairy tales, literary classics on the list
Duncan Webb said the danger was that people would view Gloriavale as "quaint and silly".

BNZ’s push to ditch Gloriavale risks destroying the religious community
BNZ argues it has the contractual right to de-bank Gloriavale.

'Heartbreaking': Kiwi mum on life after escaping Gloriavale
Pearl Valor, her husband and their five children left Gloriavale three years ago.

Gloriavale man pleads guilty to charges of indecent assault and acts against eight girls
He preyed upon some as they slept and also touched them while they were working.

Sincere Standtrue 'miserable' before death at Gloriavale
'It was like he'd been murdered by the community,' former Gloriavale member says.

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 suffers setback in battle to keep BNZ accounts open
Court of Appeal case to set legal precedents for banking sector.

Coroner hears young man mocked, shamed and beaten during his life at Gloriavale
Sincere Standtrue's sister reveals the way he was treated at Gloriavale before he died.

Shane Te Pou: Time put an end to the cancer of Gloriavale
OPINION: What can be done? The Government needs to act.

'Hard to trust': How couple broke free from Gloriavale
Rosie and Elijah Overcomer reveal how they escaped to a new life together.

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.