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'Disrespectful': Lawyer criticises PM Luxon's absence during survivors' speeches
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Gang patches in public places will not be tolerated when new laws begin, police say
The new laws will come into effect on November 21.
Protesters arrive at North Shore marae ahead of Auckland Harbour Bridge march
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9yo girl missing in Hamilton found ‘safe and well’
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Pharmac to disestablish its Māori advisory group
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State abuse apology: Luxon criticised for absence during survivors' speeches
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he had to leave to prepare for his own formal Crown apology but maintains he's fully engaged in the process.
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Abuse survivor speaks after Government apology
Paora Crawford-Moyle speaks following the Government's formal apology for the abuse suffered by tens of thousands while in state and faith-based institutions.
Tangi of Sir Robert Bom Gillies
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Defence Minister uses 'extraordinary' power during NZDF strike
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'We just want action': Abuse in care survivors unite for apology
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‘Words will never be enough’: Hawke’s Bay survivors respond to abuse in care apology
Hawke's Bay survivors say the public apology is “empty and meaningless” without redress.
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