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'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.
Gloriavale school warned Ministry of Education compliance plan not viable
The plan was simply a list of actions, without timeframes or concrete details.
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.
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.