BNZ accused of relying on Wikipedia in bid to close Gloriavale accounts
BNZ wants to terminate its 40-year banking relationship with the West Coast community.
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‘Dominated from birth’: Gloriavale women trapped, Employment Court hears
Decision reserved in case of Christian community accused of forcing servitude on members.
Young Gloriavale leaver's first taste of alcohol lands him in court
Redeemed Standfast was new to drinking, the court heard.
Gloriavale employment case wrapping up
Chief judge Christina Inglis urged to hear the voices of Gloriavale mothers.
China's Westland Milk posts $120m profit turnaround
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'Insidious crime': Former council manager jailed for corruption
The former council manager and his associate were sent to jail for corruption and bribery.
Gloriavale founder had failings but still a positive force, court told
Hopeful Christian was sentenced to five years in prison on charges of indecent assault.
Crown knew details of Gloriavale founder’s crimes in mid-90s, court told
The Crown 'dropped the ball' by failing to help the community deal with sexual abuse.
Weather: Heavy rain and high winds on the way
Batten down the hatches if you're in the South Island.
'Anxious and angry': Downpour floods streets with sewage, locals claim
Flooding comes after 2021 event devastated town.
Lightning strikes over South Island as rain drenches coast
MetService lifted a severe thunderstorm watch for Westland and part of Fiordland.
Almost a million lightning strikes over Tasman Sea, storm heads for NZ
'Thunderstorms will become more widespread and active over much of NZ in the coming days.'
Fate of whale fossil taken from West Coast river unknown
Man removed a whale fossil from a riverbank at Little Wanganui on the West Coast.
Gloriavale leader says much criticism of Christian community valid
Howard Temple is saddened by the harm done during a 'dark period' in Gloriavale's history.
'Fears for my safety': Caravan park attacker paroled
Blair Wiremu Tamihana locked woman in caravan and told her she would die.
Top judge visits Gloriavale - what she saw in the secretive sect
Chief Employment Court Judge is taken on tour of Gloriavale Christian community
Kawatiri Coastal Trail: New Buller cycle trail 22km closer to NZ Great Ride
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Greymouth tornado: Shocking footage shows twister ripping through school
The tornado tore through the school shortly before 1am.
Tasman, West Coast motorists warned amid slips and flooding not to travel unless 'absolutely essential'
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Great escape: Sodden holidaymakers cause traffic congestion north of Auckland
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Jail time for 'respected' West Coast man, 88, for sexual abuse
Allan William Walton got more than seven years for abusing 11 people since the 1950s.
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