Lawyer Dennis Gates accuses Government of ‘double standards’ over Tom Phillips inquiry

November 28, 2025: | 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…

Former Gloriavale member Clem Ready says children ‘slaves to a cult system’ despite checks

November 27, 2025: | 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…

‘I call it a prison’: Gloriavale insider issues warning to authorities

November 27, 2025: | NZ Herald | Clem Ready and wife Sharon live in segregation at the West Coast community. Check out Michael Morrah’s interview with Clem Ready here…

Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims

November 19, 2025: | Herald NOW | Michael Morrah | Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years ago. Listen to Senior Investigator Michael Morrah here…

5 Servings of Truth – Pearl Valor – Gloriavale leaver and advocate

November 2, 2025: | From fear to freedom | Former 2×2 Cult member (NZ) | Episode content…

‘Horrendous’: Why a senior government minister isn’t ruling out closing Gloriavale

October 28, 2025: | 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.…

Gloriavale investigation ends with police warnings on child suffocation claims

October 28, 2025: | NZ Herald | Liz Gregory from the Leavers’ Trust reacts to police response over suffocation claims.…

Hopeful Christian’s jailhouse letter reveals Gloriavale’s brutal child‑training beliefs

October 17, 2025: | 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.…