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Pope implores Putin to 'stop this spiral of violence and death'

The Pope also called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to "be open" to serious peace proposals.

UK And Europe •5:27pm

Gloriavale leader's granddaughter denies claims of unwanted attention

Joanna Courage told the court Howard Temple "is always respectful of girls".

Employment •Thu, Sep 29

No options beyond domestic work for Gloriavale women - resident

Compassion Standtrue, 20, told the court working on the women’s teams means she's following what God wants.

West Coast •Thu, Sep 29

Gloriavale women deny claims they are brainwashed and ignorant

Rachel Steadfast says it’s not true that women are under the total control of the leadership, and that the story painted in the media had been one-sided.

West Coast •Fri, Sep 23

Court hears secret recording made by former Gloriavale leader

Zion Pilgrim was accused of "following the spirit of the devil" when raising concerns about sexual offending.

West Coast •Mon, Sep 19

Pope, Chinese leader Xi to cross paths in Kazakhstan

About a possible meeting with Xi, the pope said, “I don’t have any news about this. But I am always ready to go to China.”

Asia •Wed, Sep 14

Brutal work conditions inside Gloriavale laid bare in court

The great granddaughter of Gloriavale's founder has given evidence saying women are simply told to obey and submit.

Religion •Thu, Sep 8

Right to money, possessions signed away - Gloriavale resident

A Gloriavale resident claims she had no choice but to sign the commune’s Declaration of Commitment.

Religion •Tue, Sep 6

Gloriavale residents told 'they owe their life' to commune

Virginia Courage is one of six former female members arguing that they should’ve been treated as employees, rather than volunteers at Gloriavale.

West Coast •Mon, Sep 5

Gloriavale parents forced to work over caring for sick kids, court hears

The Employment Court in Christchurch heard parents had no rights at the West Coast commune.

West Coast •Fri, Sep 2

Emotional scenes as pastor jailed for indecently assaulting young women

The man’s offending stretched from 2001 to 2019, with one victim saying she told the church, who did nothing.

Religion •Fri, Sep 2

Take a look at Hamilton's ornate Mormon temple

The newly strengthened and redecorated temple is open to the public for a limited time.

Hamilton And Waikato •Fri, Sep 2

Gloriavale lawyer says ex-resident signed away employment rights

Pearl Valor is one of six women fighting for the right to have been treated as an employee, rather than a volunteer while at the West Coast commune.

West Coast •Thu, Sep 1

Former Gloriavale resident sheds tears as she gives evidence

Rose Standtrue told the Employment Court in Christchurch she lived in fear of the men, the abuse and the shame.

Religion •Wed, Aug 31

Former Gloriavale resident details alleged workplace abuse

Rose Standtrue delivered emotional testimony about life on the West Coast commune.

West Coast •Wed, Aug 31

Gloriavale woman made to work 90 hours a week for no pay

The court heard that those who refused to work had food withheld and were threatened with eternal damnation.

Religion •Mon, Aug 29

Opinion: ARISE - Let there be light and legal action

On one hand ARISE church preaches love, on the other, it threatens legal action.

Religion •Wed, Aug 17

Gloriavale's school reopens after sudden closure

The principal and several teachers stood aside while a police investigation was carried out on abuse claims.

West Coast •Tue, Aug 9

Gloriavale doc lifts the lid on secretive Christian community

The documentary, simply titled Gloriavale, follows one woman who still lives there and is challenging the leadership's direction.

West Coast •Sat, Aug 6

Ministry meets with Gloriavale leadership over school closure

Sources have told 1News there are just two teachers left for up to 200 students, which is "unworkable".

Education •Fri, Aug 5

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Latest Stories

Pope implores Putin to 'stop this spiral of violence and death'

Gloriavale leader's granddaughter denies claims of unwanted attention

No options beyond domestic work for Gloriavale women - resident

Gloriavale women deny claims they are brainwashed and ignorant

Court hears secret recording made by former Gloriavale leader

Pope, Chinese leader Xi to cross paths in Kazakhstan

Brutal work conditions inside Gloriavale laid bare in court

Right to money, possessions signed away - Gloriavale resident

Gloriavale residents told 'they owe their life' to commune

Gloriavale parents forced to work over caring for sick kids, court hears

Emotional scenes as pastor jailed for indecently assaulting young women

Take a look at Hamilton's ornate Mormon temple

Gloriavale lawyer says ex-resident signed away employment rights

Former Gloriavale resident sheds tears as she gives evidence

Former Gloriavale resident details alleged workplace abuse

Gloriavale woman made to work 90 hours a week for no pay

Opinion: ARISE - Let there be light and legal action

Gloriavale's school reopens after sudden closure

Gloriavale doc lifts the lid on secretive Christian community

Ministry meets with Gloriavale leadership over school closure

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