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Dilworth Trust Board to apologise for decades of horrific child abuse at school
The board will acknowledge the impact of abuse on survivors.
'The kids won't shut up': Court cuts sentence for mum who killed infant, condemns absent dad
'The kids won't be safe,' she had previously warned her ex-partner.
Shane Te Pou: Sorry Solicitor-General, an empty apology for abuse in care isn't enough
OPINION: The Solicitor-General used disgraceful tactics against our people.
'Word of God': Destiny Church parents demand answers over 5-year abuse by youth leader
Victims' families believe Destiny Church failed to protect vulnerable boys.
'I'll take the blame': Destiny Church youth leader admits to hundreds of sexual abuses
The disciple abused the victims over five years at a house he shared with his mother.
Mother hid daughter in drawer until she was almost 3, court told
Woman jailed for seven years for cruelty to daughter who did not even know her own name.
Man beat stepchildren with poles, cords, broomsticks and kitchenware when in bad mood
Child's bruise at school leads to Kaikohe man's arrest for serious family violence.
Opinion: Abuse survivors know how redress should work – will the Govt finally listen?
OPINION: Survivors of abuse in care are owed substantial redress for their injuries.
'I felt sick': The harrowing content TikTok posts to 13yo girls revealed
Nadia Maxwell set up a page for a 13yo on TikTok and was shocked at the suggested content.
'Unmasking monsters': Meet the Customs team intercepting child sex abuse material
New documentary goes inside the elite Customs team investigating child sex material in NZ.
Lord of the Rings actor jailed for sexually abusing Auckland girl
He was also added to the child sex offender register.
Minister announces unit to investigate harm against children in care
It follows a slew of complaints about Oranga Tamariki.
Minister 'cannot take personal responsibility' for inappropriate actions in youth boot camps
It follows concerns about use-of-force powers being given to staff.
No conviction for hacking victim after AI-generated child exploitation images found on his computer
The man had not sought out the images, but did not delete them either.
Letters: Next abuse apology will be for Gloriavale; Treaty bill an unnecessary disruption
OPINION: 'Instead of empty rhetoric, the Government needs to take action – now.'
Church abuse survivor speaks following the Government's apology
Christopher Longhurst speaks following the Government's formal apology for the abuse suffered by tens of thousands while in state and faith-based institutions.
'Time to go well beyond sorry': What NZ churches have to do after abuse in care report
A survivor abused by four clergymen believes churches can change - but are not there yet.
'Sickening': Female preschool teacher charged with possessing child abuse images
The teacher has been in court and has been granted interim name suppression.
'Abuse flourishes in secrecy': How Mormon women are fighting back
The final episode of Heaven's Helpline explores attempts to reform the LDS church.
Letters: Abuse survivors deserve more than just money
OPINION: 'A fundamental question [about abuse in state care] remains largely unspoken.'
Letters: A healthy society doesn't leave people behind
OPINION: Also in today's letters – abuse redress; hard health facts; populism v fascism.
Long-awaited apology finally delivered for state, faith-based care abuse survivors
Emotions ran high, with the PM, state agencies and public sector leaders apologising, Cushla Norman reports.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers national apology to survivors of Abuse in Care
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers a national apology to the survivors of abuse in state care. 12 November 2024
Abuse in Care Bill introduced to Parliament after PM makes historic apology
Christopher Luxon says sorry to the estimated 200,000 people abused in care over decades.
Opinion: 'We want to change, but we don’t know how' - gang members scarred by abuse plead for help
OPINION: A govt apology over abuse in care matters because healing must start somewhere.