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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.
Ryan Bridge: And so this is Xmas – or is that an offensive word now?
OPINION: It’s time we stop feeling bad and worried we might offend somebody.
'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.
Neonatal nurse one of two women killed in rural Auckland crash
Tegan Hill, 25, was working in her "dream career" when a crash claimed her life.
'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.
Mormon sex abuse scandal: Three things NZ could do now to stop it
Lawmakers could force change to help protect abused children, says Murray Jones.
'Going to f**king kill you': NZ Jewish community faces violence, threats, abuse
A Jewish intermediate school student was pushed to the ground and threatened with a stick.
Hugh Grant tells Hayley Sproull about his ‘repulsive’ role in Heretic
The British actor's performance is a departure from his 'charming' reputation.
Brian Tamaki walks free on Covid-19 protest charges
Brian and Hannah Tamaki have been on trial alongside two other church members for weeks.
'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.
Former Tipene Funerals undertaker accused of misconduct denies charges
Former Casketeers' undertaker Fiona Bakulich is accused of putting bodies in plastic bags.
'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.'
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over abuse scandal
'It is very clear that I must take personal and institutional responsibility.'
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.
Scale of Tipene Funerals undertaker's alleged misconduct revealed: More bodies involved
Bakulich, featured on reality TV show The Casketeers, to appear in court again on Friday.
'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50K
Victim believes the school has a moral duty not to keep money from an alleged criminal.
Iraq to lower age of consent to 9, sparking outrage
New law proposed by ultra-conservative parties seeks to strip females of their rights.
An abuse of trust: How the Mormon church put a paedophile in charge of its young people
Episode five of Heaven's Helpline tells the shocking story of Daniel Taylor in Kaitaia.
Photos from inside gutted Auckland mosque show scale of damage
Police have security footage of a man allegedly breaking in and setting a mosque alight.
Arrest for mosque fire: 19yo in court on arson, burglary charges over Auckland blaze
Police have security footage of a man allegedly breaking in and settling mosque alight.
Police Commissioner's secret call with Brian Tamaki revealed at lockdown breach trial
Coster offered masks for Tamaki's protest, warned of backlash if rules were broken.
Police say fire at Auckland mosque was arson after CCTV shows 1am break in
'This just creates more hatred, more fear,' senior mosque member says.
Property Insider: SkyCity's forest panels illuminated; Mormon temple opening; Metlifecare in Remuera
A tower of this size would be a big ask.
Destiny Church leaders on trial, accused of defying Covid restrictions
The controversial religious figure risks up to six months' imprisonment if convicted.
BNZ’s push to ditch Gloriavale risks destroying the religious community
BNZ argues it has the contractual right to de-bank Gloriavale.