Former Dilworth Headmaster gives evidence at the Royal Commission of Inquiry
Former Dilworth Headmaster Murray Wilton gives evidence at the Royal Commission of Inquiry. Video / Abuse in care
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Gloriavale leaders say they were unaware of the extent of abuse until two years ago.
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The inquest into the fatal shaking death of toddler Leith Hutchison continues in Greymouth
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Child advocate Merepeka Raukawa-Tait has expressed anger at failings by Oranga Tamariki.
'Under 12 months old': Young man's child abuse collection involved babies, bestiality
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Ministry orders daycare attended by murdered 5yo Malachi to be closed
The childcare centre failed to alert authorities to the suspected abuse.
'Toxic' culture in govt unit further harms victims, worker claims
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Frustrated dad repeatedly pounded daughter's head into cupboard door
A judge says the man "simply lost it" when the 11-year-old wouldn't go to bed.
'Abominable, unforgivable': Top school's former chair breaks silence on abuse
Former students taking a class action say the school did nothing to stop the abuse.
Paedophile 'clown' pleads guilty to child sex offences
A music teacher and his boyfriend have admitted a combined 60 child sex offences.
'Fall from grace': Father avoids jail for child porn offences
The man was caught with hundreds of images - and was busted by an undercover cop.
Dilworth victim tells inquiry some of his abused classmates took their own lives
Vaughan Sexton wants legislative changes to ensure children are protected in the future.
Mother and stepfather jailed for drugging, sexually abusing and filming daughter
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'You don't oppose the shepherds': Court hears Gloriavale women kept in 'servitude'
Ex-Gloriavale women take Christian community to court.
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Abuse in care inquiry: Oranga Tamariki admits it failed children
The ministry says the state did not stop abuse and did not meet the basic needs of youth.
'Absolutely shocking' discovery in Sydney
Tiny device contained what police have called 'horrendous, unthinkable material'.
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Polyamorous couple's kids suffered psychological abuse, court told
Their little girl, 9, played 'cheating sluts' with her Ken and Barbie dolls.
Girl says abuse accusations against mum all lies
Asked by a prosecutor why she previously lied, the girl said, 'dunno - can't remember'.
Ex-Dilworth teacher whose abuse spanned five decades jailed for eight years
"I behaved dreadfully and the bad feelings will haunt me forever," abuser tells court.
Timeline of trauma: OT reviews involvement in 'extremely distressing' abuse case
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David King: Oranga Tamariki overhaul must be stopped
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Abused boy's brain injury caused permanent disability
Oranga Tamariki returned boy to couple's care before he suffered disabling head injury.
Teacher who sexually violated and manipulated a boy refused parole
Former teacher Stacey Reriti will remain in prison after Parole Board rejected release.
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Adelaide father's heartbreak over son's death as police probe continues
Boy is second young child to die in recent months.
Timaru triple homicide: Mum's trial venue moved
Case of mum accused of murdering her three daughters in back in court for hearing.