Erica Stanford

The Crown has finally said sorry to the survivors of horrific abuse suffered in state care, but the apology has only intensified demands for accountability and compensation. Political reporter Anneke… Audio

In parliament, the Prime Minister formally apologised for abuse in state care, churches and other faith based places, saying it should never have happened. He said he was sorry the state did not act… Audio

There's a sense of unease among survivors of torture and abuse in care and their advocates ahead of the government's formal apology in Parliament on Tuesday morning. Anneke Smith reports. Audio

'We wanted to do right by survivors,' the words of Minister Erica Stanford in revealing a settlement top up for some Lake Alice abuse survivors. The government today announced that a group of… Audio

The Immigration Minister is confident allowing employers to bring in more seasonal workers won't lockout New Zealanders looking for work. Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's episode, Noah Lyles has won the men's 100m gold medal, Nathan Rarere brings us the latest from Paris, we also hear from Eliza McCartney ahead of her pole vaulting event, the Education… Audio

The Prime Minister says last year's maths results among year 8 students showed New Zealand has a "total system failure". Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

On today's episode, survivors of abuse in care are demanding action to match the apologies that followed the release of the final, damning report of the royal commission, we hear from Minister Erica… Audio

Erica Stanford, the minister responsible for the government's response to the report into abuse in care, says the stories are confronting and survivors will be at the heart of what happens next… Audio

Erica Stanford is the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response. She spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about whether the government is going to follow through on Judge Shaw's call to hold… Audio

Migrant young people who were previously left in limbo waiting for their parents' residency will now legally be able to work. The government has announced those eligible will be able to work up to 20… Audio

The government also announced this morning that from years 3 to 8, schools will have to test children's reading, writing and maths twice a year. Education Minister Erica Stanford speks to Susana… Audio

On today's episode, the Wairoa community is getting another $500,000 in government funding to help it recover from last week's devastating flooding. The Government has announced new standardised… Audio

The Government has announced new standardised testing for students from the first year of school. Education Minister Erica Stanford said from next year, five year olds will be tested on phonics - how… Audio

On today's episode, the Minister of Education on an $89 million investment in specialist schools; our reporter gave an update from Otorohanga on the search for Tom Phillips; Brewers and Hospitality… Audio

Three specialist schools will be redeveloped and 17 new satellite classrooms will be built for disabled children with high needs. Audio