: | NZ Herald | Michael Morrah | A lawyer says the Government has displayed “double standards” over its inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips’ children, given the failure to do the same for children living at Gloriavale. Attorney-General Judith Collins has announced a public inquiry will be held to…
: | NZ Herald | Michael Morrah | Seeking religious solace, Clem Ready joined the Gloriavale community as a 19-year-old. The then teenager wanted to be closer to God but as the years passed, he became disillusioned with the sect’s leaders. His questioning of their beliefs led to a spectacular clash…
: | Herald NOW | Michael Morrah | Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years ago. Listen to Senior Investigator Michael Morrah here…
: | NZ Herald | Michael Morrah | Listen to Michael Morrah discuss the situation with Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston. Authorities are now visiting the isolated West Coast sect multiple times a week.…
: | NZ Herald | Michael Morrah | While in jail for child sex abuse, Gloriavale founder Hopeful Christian wrote a letter to his flock impressing upon them the importance of eradicating the self-will of babies and children. The letter, which has never been disclosed publicly, has been obtained by the Herald.…
: | NZ Herald | Michael Morrah | Police and Oranga Tamariki have been quietly conducting a major investigation into Gloriavale. The reason for the authorities’ intervention – previously undisclosed – has now come to light through ministerial briefings obtained by the Herald. Senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah has the story.…
: | The Front Page Podcast | Chelsea Daniels | New details have emerged about a “mass allegation investigation” behind the scenes at Gloriavale. Authorities have been quietly involved in another months-long investigation there, with the Children’s Minister and Oranga Tamariki involved. This time, it relates to concerns that parents were…
