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![Exclusive: Second complaint made against Law Society president over advice to church](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Exclusive: Second complaint made against Law Society president over advice to church
The Herald can reveal NZ Law Society president Frazer Burton is facing a second complaint.
![Abuse in Care inquiry: Snapshot of 138 recommendations for redress](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Abuse in Care inquiry: Snapshot of 138 recommendations for redress
The 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.
!['Little to no financial compensation': Abuse in care survivors suffer third-class system](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Little to no financial compensation': Abuse in care survivors suffer third-class system
The Prime Minister said he was committed to doing 'the right thing'.
![‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmed
The 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.
![Jehovah’s Witnesses lose last-ditch court case over abuse in care report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Jehovah’s Witnesses lose last-ditch court case over abuse in care report
The church was trying to block part of a report about abuse in care that is about them.
![What’s at the heart of aoga amata teacher shortages?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
What’s at the heart of aoga amata teacher shortages?
Aoga amata teachers worry there will be no one to continue their work.
![Brisbane dad told girl needed insulin ‘for life’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Brisbane dad told girl needed insulin ‘for life’
Before she died, girl's father repeatedly told his daughter needed medication to survive.
![Exorcisms and abuse: Vatican strips Christchurch Catholic order of authority](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Exorcisms and abuse: Vatican strips Christchurch Catholic order of authority
Vatican investigated alleged unauthorised exorcisms and spiritual and psychological abuse.
![Eid Mubarak: Hundreds attend community Eid celebration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Eid Mubarak: Hundreds attend community Eid celebration
Over 250 people enjoyed celebrating the festival together.
![Why Imagine Dragons star left Mormonism](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Why Imagine Dragons star left Mormonism
The singer on growing up in the Mormon religion and why he no longer practises it.
![Six arrested for Indian religious stampede that killed 121](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Six arrested for Indian religious stampede that killed 121
Leader who sparked the stampede blamed 'antisocial elements' but did not elaborate.
![Crossbow attacker fatally shot after wounding police officer in Serbia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Crossbow attacker fatally shot after wounding police officer in Serbia
Serbia’s interior ministry says the officer responded by fatally shooting the assailant.
![New Zealand’s 10 busiest builders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
New Zealand’s 10 busiest builders
Winners of highest value of construction projects in 2023: BCI Central names top 10 in NZ.
![Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham
Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.
![Expansion plans: Where new McDonald's are rising](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Expansion plans: Where new McDonald's are rising
Three new Auckland outlets opened last year but another four are coming nationally soon.
![‘Crowning of Mary’ at St Anthony’s School, Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
‘Crowning of Mary’ at St Anthony’s School, Whanganui
'We crown Mary to honour her because she is the mother of Jesus.'
![Missioner's late wife would be 'over the moon' about his King's Birthday Honour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Missioner's late wife would be 'over the moon' about his King's Birthday Honour
Joseph Huta said his late wife and children had been a 'huge support' during his career.
![Destiny Church disciple stood down amid sex abuse claims, police probe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Destiny Church disciple stood down amid sex abuse claims, police probe
Police have launched an investigation into the 'historical sexual assault allegations'.
![US minister revealed as sexual abuser attended sect’s NZ gatherings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
US minister revealed as sexual abuser attended sect’s NZ gatherings
Police investigate abuse within the group known as the Two by Twos or The Truth.
![Business Hub: new Naylor Love chief executive Bruno Goedeke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Business Hub: new Naylor Love chief executive Bruno Goedeke
'After a few weeks, we decided we needed to move' - Goedeke on coming to NZ.
![Jehovah’s Witnesses fail in latest bid to be excluded from abuse inquiry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Jehovah’s Witnesses fail in latest bid to be excluded from abuse inquiry
The commission is now due to make its final report by June 26.