Scores of letters from Howard Temple a pattern of inappropriate behaviour – former Gloriavale member

July 29, 2025: | RNZ | A former Gloriavale member says scores of letters sent to her by the community’s leader were part of a pattern of inappropriate behaviour. Gloriavale’s Overseeing Shepherd, Howard Temple, is on trial in the Greymouth District Court on 24 representative charges of sexual offending against nine girls and young women over more…

Woman says Gloriavale leader Howard Temple inappropriately touched her, asked her about sex life

July 28, 2025: | Stuff | Juliet Speedy | The head of Gloriavale Christian Community, Howard Temple, has gone on trial facing 24 charges of indecent assault, with all charges relating to alleged offending against women inside the reclusive West Coast religious sect. The prosecution told the Greymouth District Court on Monday the…

Gloriavale abuse trial: Victims too afraid to speak out, court told

July 28, 2025: | RNZ | Keiller MacDuff | A climate of fear in Gloriavale prevented a victim from reporting sexual abuse suffered at the hands of the community’s 85-year-old leader, a court has heard. Howard Temple – Gloriavale’s Overseeing Shepherd – is on trial at the Greymouth District Court on two dozen…

Gloriavale lead defends historic abuse allegations

July 28, 2025: | Greymouth Star | Subscription Only | Gloriavale’s ‘Overseeing Shephard’ Howard Temple was back in the Greymouth District Court this morning to defend historic sexual abuse allegations spanning more than two decades. The 85-year-old spiritual leader of the remote Christian community at Lake Haupiri, is accused of assaulting nine girls and…

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple on trial for alleged sexual offending over 25 years

July 28, 2025: | The Press | Joanne Naish | A woman says Gloriavale leader Howard Temple pushed his body against hers as she worked in the kitchen, called her is “favourite girlfriend” and, after she got married, ask her personal questions about her sex life. Gloriavale’s “Overseeing Shepherd” – the head of…

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple to face trial for alleged sexual offending over 23 years

July 28, 2025: | The Press | Jake Kenny | Gloriavale’s overseeing shepherd is expected to spend the next fortnight at his trial hearing allegations of sexual abuse made against him. Howard Temple, in his mid-80s, faces multiple counts of committing an indecent act on a young person and of indecent assault. There are several…

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple goes on trial accused of sexual offending

July 28, 2025: | 1News | Ryan Boswell | The leader of Gloriavale will spend three weeks in the Greymouth District Court defending allegations of sexual offending. Overseeing Shepherd, Howard Temple, was facing 24 charges, including committing an indecent act on a young person and indecent assault. There are 10 female complainants, who…