Abuse In Care

A year on from the Prime Minister's apology, survivors of abuse in care have fired a shot across the bows of the government, telling them their promises were hollow and their actions are failing… Audio

An academic who helped expose abuse in state care says racism is still a huge problem and more work is needed to change systems that failed thousands of Maori and Pacific children in state and faith… 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

In Whanganui, a survivor of the notorious Lake Alice child and adolescent unit watched today's apology. Robyn Dandy missed out on a spot in the ballot to enter parliament so decided not to travel to… Audio

"Hollow," is one verdict on the government's apology to survivors of abuse in care. The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon said sorry ten times over during his speech in parliament, before a packed… Audio

The official apology to survivors of abuse in state and faith-based care took place at Parliament today, with a live stream broadcast to gatherings around the motu. Survivors, whanau and advocates… Audio

Put up or shut up - that's the message from survivors to the government after today's national apology for abuse in care. Public sector leaders were greeted by jeers and boos as they fronted survivors… Audio