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NZ Herald Live: Historical abuse in state care Lead Coordination Minister announcement

Announcement from the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the report into historical abuse in state care.

Trainer kicks horse in genitals - avoids conviction, name suppressed

The judge wants further information before convicting him on child assault charges.

‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder again

Donovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.

'The abuse of that monster': Court hears rage as paedophile's victims demand justice

Hunt faces preventative detention; court hears of decades-long pattern of abuse.

Stranger danger alert: Schoolboy approached by couple in white van with tinted windows

Police want to find the 'suspicious' couple, ask Marlborough residents for help.

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.

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.