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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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”…

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,…