Gloriavale
Changes to Gloriavale response could risk gains - ministers told
Work to protect members of the Gloriavale Christian community from exploitation and abuse could lose momentum with the end of an all-of-government response, ministers have been told.
Urgent rescue plan needed for India's Gloriavale branch
The Gloriavale offshoot in India is home to Kiwi women and children. A former member of the sect says getting them out of there is urgent Audio
Gloriavale man sentenced to 11 years for sexual offending
Victims of a predator in the Gloriavale Christian community have described him as an opportunist who used the vulnerability of his victims to exploit them. Jonathan Benjamin has been sentenced to 11… Audio
The fight for justice continues for six former Gloriavale members
The Employment Court has found Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd was the employer of six women who worked on the Christian community's domestic teams.
Gloriavale man facing 20 charges, four of rape
Jonathan Benjamin is facing 20 charges, including four of rape, during his time at the Gloriavale Christian Community between 1986 and 2017. Crown lawyer, Kerry White, says some of the complainants… Audio
Resounding failure for Gloriavale school in latest ERO report
It's a resounding fail for Gloriavale Christian school according to its latest ERO report card. The private school operates out of the secretive community on the West coast of the South Island about… Audio
Ex Gloriavale residents sceptical about proposed anti slavery laws
Former Gloriavale residents say they're sceptical about government plans to pass a law banning modern slavery, saying nothing has been done to stop the practice over decades at the West Coast… Audio
The Week in Detail: Dickason murders, KiwiSaver, and home detention
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Gloriavale plaintiffs left with 'deep scars', worked under 'punishing conditions', judge says
Long read - Raised to be meek and submissive in a world dominated by men, six former Gloriavale women have won an extraordinary legal victory they say vindicates their claims of labour exploitation.
Gloriavale employment case: 'It just feels amazing to be acknowledged'
Former Gloriavale women who took the community's leaders to court hope today's ruling will mean change for their families still living in the West Coast commune.
Gloriavale leader gives evidence in Employment Court case
Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd has told the Employment Court he's saddened people have been harmed at the isolated Christian sect and has admitted leaders made mistakes.
Howard Temple has been… Audio
Gloriavale witness talks of 'crushing' treatment and forgiveness
Six former members claim they lived in slave-like conditions on a gruelling rotation of domestic duties.
Gloriavale man jailed for child sex offending named after losing appeal
Another Gloriavale man jailed for child sex offences can now be named, after losing a High Court fight to keep his identity a secret.
Gloriavale's 'Overseeing Shepherd' at Abuse in Care inquiry
A group of men was empowered to make the final judgement on allegations of abuse at the Gloriavale Christian Community.
The Overseeing Shepherd of Gloriavale, Howard Temple has told the Abuse in Care… Audio
Gloriavale funded community living costs with millions in govt money
Gloriavale Christian community received almost $5 million in government money in the 2021 financial year, while its church trust held more than $4 million in cash, a court has heard.
Gloriavale defence begins in Court
The Gloriavale School Principal says the Christian community and her way of life are being attacked by those who have chosen to leave. Gloriavale's leaders began their defence today in Employment… Audio
Ex-Gloriavale woman describes working a week after giving birth
A former Gloriavale member says she returned to labour-intensive work a week after her baby was born.
Crystal Loyal is one of six former Gloriavale women are seeking a ruling they were employees, not… Audio
Ex-manager of Gloriavale companies shares details in court
A former manager of multiple Gloriavale companies has told the Employment Court the religious community generates most of its money through Government benefits. A hearing has resumed today in… Audio
Sexual harassment of Gloriavale workers a 'normal' occurrence, court hears
Workplace sexual harassment was normal at Gloriavale, where leaders would grab girls' bottoms, unzip their dresses or ping their bra straps in the kitchen, a former member says.
First week of Gloriavale employment case
Six former Gloriavale members have taken the Christian community to the Employment Court.
The women are arguing the years of domestic work they did for the community equates to them being employees… Audio