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Life
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The Education Ministry has advised the West Coast Christian community that the private school's registration will be cancelled from January 23.
Sat, Dec 20
A former teacher at Gloriavale School has applauded the Education Ministry for effectively closing the school, but says it has been a frustratingly slow process.
Fri, Dec 19
Education Secretary Ellen MacGregor-Reid said the school has failed to meet compliance standards despite two years of support.
Thu, Dec 18
Speaking through tears, her family gathered at a menorah lighting ceremony at Bondi Pavilion last night where hundreds of people gathered for a public vigil to farewell the victims of the horrific incident.
Crime and Justice
Wed, Dec 17
"We will always feel the loss. I don't think we will be ever happy."
Tue, Dec 16
Ahmed Al Ahmed, who likely saved many lives when he ripped a gun out of the hands of one of the attackers, underwent surgery in hospital yesterday.
In July, Howard Temple pleaded guilty to 12 charges related to unwanted touching, hugging, and kissing, spanning more than two decades.
Fri, Dec 12
Pope Leo XIV insisted today that Europe must have a role in any Ukraine peace deal and criticised what he said was the Trump administration’s effort to “break apart” the long-standing US-European alliance.
World
Wed, Dec 10
The One Nation leader was censured and suspended for seven sitting days after her stunt on Monday.
Tue, Nov 25
The second two-part series would "continue to expose life inside one of New Zealand’s most secretive communities, giving voice to those breaking free".
Wayne Dean, who oversees a church commonly referred to as the Two By Twos or The Truth - though it has no official name - has been leading its New Zealand branch for the past three years.
Fri, Oct 10
Church admits failures to protect children and suppresses abuse reports, pledges financial redress and independent investigations following Royal Commission findings.
Sat, Sep 27
A founding member of Destiny Church’s so-called anti-violence group Man Up has spoken out against the group’s increasingly violent behaviour.
Sat, Sep 13
The church has sent an email to its members with "resources created to offer possible pathways for those affected by sexual harm".
Fri, Aug 29
School leaders were asked to provide an action plan to fix the school's issues to avoid its registration being suspended or cancelled.
Thu, Aug 21
Temple, 85, pleaded guilty to numerous counts of indecent assault, doing an indecent act, and common assault.
Tue, Aug 12
The director of the Vatican's astronomical observatory has talked up the value of "dark-sky" sanctuaries, ahead of a trip to visit to a sanctuary near Lake Tekapo.
Sun, Aug 10
The Prime Minister declined to answer questions about the Government's oversight of Gloriavale or whether he had received any recent briefings on the matter.
Sun, Aug 3
On Wednesday, the 85-year-old grandfather pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault, five of doing an indecent act, and two of common assault.
Thu, Jul 31
The 85-year-old changed his plea to 12 charges on day three of his trial that was scheduled to last three weeks.
Wed, Jul 30
Howard Temple is being accused of touching young girls even while his wife and daughter sat next to him at breakfast.
Tue, Jul 29
"My name is Ian... I used to lead services here a lot... And I'm pleased to be back with you again," he told the congregation.
Health
Mon, Jul 21
Residents of the area, about 50km north of central Auckland, said they weren’t consulted about the sculpture – and because the council considered it art, no resource consent was needed.
Tue, Jul 1
