Cult

Martina was held under the guru’s spell for eight years

For decades, Nelson naturopath Chantal shunned the real world… until she broke free

Their followers were hoping for enlightenment but were caught up in something far darker

Catherine fears the worst after last seeing Chantelle 16 years ago

Raphael has helped hundreds break free from coercive religious groups

Theophila Pratt grew up in the cult, denied a childhood and a voice because of her gender. But since graduating from uni, she’s using those dark times to fuel her dream of helping others.

Now a qualified occupational therapist, Theophila Pratt is lifting the lid on sexual abuse and exploitation in the secretive cult

Canterbury mum Pearl left the sect to give her kids a better life

Timaru mum Virginia reveals why she and her family had to escape the controversial community

''When I met Joe I wanted to be upfront from day dot because you either accept it or you don’t,'' explains Tendy, who was born in the West Coast religious community.

"They turned to me and said there was nothing else they could do," sobs Zoe Max, whose husband Jeremy slipped away in the back of the ambulance. "All I could think was, 'The children. They're so young.'"

Lilia’s out and fighting for the sisterhood.

Girl on the Train actress Emily Blunt has lashed out at the “cruel mummy cult” the pervades society, saying the domestic world can be the most judgmental.

In the 1970s, this Christchurch woman fell victim to the notorious God Squad. today, for the first time, she tells her story.

Katie Holmes is reportedly snubbing several of her best friends in order to please her Scientology fanatic fiancé Tom Cruise. A source says, “Katie’s very close to her friends, so it’s really strange she hasn’t been in contact. They’re desperate to meet up with her, but she’s either with Tom or studying Scientology. She’s cancelled […]