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The Gloriavale Cult: Hell Disguised as Heaven

February 10, 2026: | Timesuck Podcast | In this episode of Timesuck, we’re heading to New Zealand to explore Gloriavale – a so-called “Heaven on Earth” founded by charismatic preacher Neville Cooper, where…

Gloriavale school to remain open for now

January 26, 2026: | Newstalk ZB | Ryan Bridge | Yet another push for the Government to intervene and shut Gloriavale’s school down for good. The school’s licence was due to expire on…

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Former Gloriavale teacher applauds ‘courageous’ move to cancel school’s registration

December 19, 2025: | RNZ | Krystal Gibbens | 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.…

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Ministry cancels Gloriavale school’s licence – what’s next?

December 19, 2025: | NewstalkZB | Ryan Bridge | Liz Gordon: Education researcher on the cancellation of Gloriavale school’s licence It’s thought the closure of Gloriavale school is more complicated than just finding…

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“Positive step forward”: Gloriavale’s school has registration cancelled, forced to shut down

December 19, 2025: | NewstalkZB | A push for the Government to use its powers to begin dismantling Gloriavale. The Secretary for Education has cancelled the Christian sect school’s licence, forcing it closed…

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Gloriavale leaders to challenge school closure

December 19, 2025: | RNZ | Morning Report | Gloriavale’s leaders have announced they’ll challenge the forced closure of its school. Liz Gregory from the Gloriavale Leavers Supporter Trust spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.…

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Lawyer raises questions over Gloriavale private school after shutdown

December 18, 2025: | NewstalkZB|Brian Henry| Gloriavale’s private school has been ordered to close its doors, leaving a lawyer wondering how it ever managed to exist. The Education Review Office highlighted ongoing safety…

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Gloriavale’s school to be shut down

December 18, 2025: | RNZ | Checkpoint | The school in the secretive west coast christian community, Gloriavale, is effectively being closed down.The Secretary for Education anounced she is cancelling Gloriavale Christian School’s…

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Theo Pratt – Blue Dresses, Smacking Ladies and an Isolated Compound: Surviving Gloriavale

December 17, 2025: | Trust Me | Podcast | This week’s guest is Theo Pratt, survivor of Gloriavale, an isolated Christian cult hidden deep in rural New Zealand, and author of Unveiled: A…

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“He set it up.”: Lawyer who represented Gloriavale leavers comments on former leader’s sentencing

December 12, 2025: | Newstalk ZB | Dennis Gates | Former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has been sentenced to 26 months in jail for sexual offending. He had indecently assaulted young women and…

The Gloriavale Cult: Hell Disguised as Heaven

Gloriavale school to remain open for now

Former Gloriavale teacher applauds ‘courageous’ move to cancel school’s registration

Ministry cancels Gloriavale school’s licence – what’s next?

“Positive step forward”: Gloriavale’s school has registration cancelled, forced to shut down

Gloriavale leaders to challenge school closure

Lawyer raises questions over Gloriavale private school after shutdown

Gloriavale’s school to be shut down

Theo Pratt – Blue Dresses, Smacking Ladies and an Isolated Compound: Surviving Gloriavale

“He set it up.”: Lawyer who represented Gloriavale leavers comments on former leader’s sentencing

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