Leader of secretive Christian commune admits abusing young members

July 31, 2025: | Premier Christian News | Mitti Hicks | The leader of an isolated and conservative New Zealand commune has pleaded guilty to half of the 24 indecent assault charges he…

Concern Howard Temple will remain Gloriavale leader, despite guilty pleas

July 31, 2025: | 1News | Ryan Boswell | There’s concern that Howard Temple will stay on as Gloriavale’s leader, despite admitting to abuse against girls and young women. On Wednesday, the 85-year-old…

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple pleads guilty to indecency charges

July 30, 2025: | RNZ | Keiller MacDuff | This story has been amended to correct the charges. Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has pleaded guilty to a dozen charges including five of indecent…

The leader of a secretive New Zealand commune admits abusing young church members

July 30, 2025: | Associated Press | Charlotte Graham-McLay | WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The leader of an isolated and conservative Christian commune in New Zealand pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a dozen indecency…

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple ‘did not grope’, lawyer says

July 29, 2025: | RNZ | Keiller MacDuff | The Greymouth District Court will hear more evidence from women accusing Gloriavale leader Howard Temple of sexual offending on Tuesday, as the judge alone trial continues.…

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple ‘caressed and kissed’ girls serving food

July 29, 2025: | The Press | Joanne Naish | A woman says Gloriavale leader Howard Temple kissed her on the neck when she was about 13 and held her tightly for 10…