Every teacher must have a Bible in their classroom and teach from it
Regional authorities say 12 law enforcement officers have also been wounded.
The man is facing multiple charges against two victims.
A major concern was the ease by which children were able to access the violent content.
It's reported he had youngsters stay at his home over a number of years and now faces multiple sexual assault allegations.
Promotional material on social media for the events uses phrases like "Time to kill", "It's time to gather heads" and "I want a head (trophy) on my mantlepiece (sic)!"
The sect has apologised to any victims for its mishandling of abuse in the past, and said it encourages its people to report abuse to police.
They're breaking the ice with a cup of chai tea and opening the invitation to ask absolutely anything.
The religious group has about 2500 members and 60 ministers in New Zealand.
The stunning Catholic Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament sat empty and broken for eight years.
The attack has been deemed a "terrorist act" by police.
A teenager has been arrested.
The company restoring the quake-smashed church warns it needs at least $30 million urgently.
The Prime Minister says he'll look at changing their tax-exempt status.
Documents obtained by Newshub suggest Gloriavale wants teachers from India.
Taylon Nichelle Celestine entered a highway armed with a rifle and handgun then began firing.
"What worries me is that we are at risk of reawakening a culture war which we thought was concluded several decades ago."
A lawyer says the previous Government's inaction turned them into "enablers".
One councillor says it's a "ridiculous" idea and would make the Capital "a laughingstock".
"Let's not forget the trauma is ongoing."