Child Abuse
Human Rights Commission does about face over inquiry
In an about face, the Human Rights Commission has now joined calls for an independent inquiry into the abuse of children in state care. Audio
Criminologist backs calls for a Royal Commission
A criminologist at Victoria University, Elizabeth Stanley, who has written a book about the abuse of children in care, says a Royal Commission needs to look into the cases. Audio
Judge 'lost faith' in govt's handling of state care child abuse
The judge who chaired a panel which heard from children abused in state care says there is no guarantee of the future safety of children unless an an independent body is set up to investigate. Audio
Minister refused to hold inquiry into state care abuse
The Social Development Minister is refusing to hold an independent inquiry into the abuse of children in state care, despite the recommendation of an investigation into the abuse. Audio
"I want an inquiry": abuse survivor
Kathryn Ryan speaks with Jazmine Bell, a victim of abuse in state care, who responds to the Social Development Minister's declaration that there won't be an independent inquiry, nor any universal… Audio
Feedback from interview with Carolyn Henwood and Anne Tolley
Listener feeedback on the interviews with Judge Carolyn Henwood and Minister for Social Development Anne Tolley. Audio
Mental illness of Moko's killer 'not given enough weight'
The jailing of a woman for 17 years for the manslaughter of a three-year-old failed to take into account her mental illness, the Court of Appeal has been told. Video
May 'could not' intervene over Goddard 'rumour, hearsay'
British Prime Minister Theresa May has told MPs she was right not to intervene about New Zealander Dame Lowell Goddard's leadership of the country's child sex abuse inquiry.
Concerns raised over NZ judge before resignation from UK inquiry
The secretary for Britain's inquiry into the sexual abuse of children raised concerns about the competence and professionalism of the New Zealand judge who was chairing the inquiry. Audio
Child sex offender register launched
The country's first child sex offender register, launched today, will help to monitor offenders and supervise their rehabilitation, police say. Audio
Moko protesters deliver petition to Parliament
Protesters calling for an end to plea bargaining after the death of a three-year-old have marched through Wellington.
Treatment of detained children prompts protests
Protesters have rallied in cities across Australia to criticise the government's response to alleged abuse at a juvenile detention centre in the Northern Territory.
Dobbing in child abusers for payment
Dr Rawiri Taonui discusses the success of various anti child abuse initiatives. Audio
Nurses say Children's Teams under-resourced
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says the new Children's Teams intended to help at risk kids are suffering critical shortage of funding. In Waikato it says funding was provided for one full time… Audio
Moko's killers were paid over $1k for his care
A couple were paid over $1000 to care for three-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri and his sister, but instead their abuse of the boy eventually killed him. Video, Audio
Call for child abuse reaction training
Paediatrician Dr Patrick Kelly has called for better education for people who work with children, including doctors, to better respond to evidence of abuse. Video, Audio
Search for answers to NZ's child abuse record
Lives are being risked because people are too afraid to report suspected child abuse, child advocates say. Video
Fears about reporting child abuse putting lives at risk
Child advocates say lives are being put at risk because people are too afraid to report suspected cases of child abuse. Audio
Child killings and manslaughter convictions
Stephen Bonnar QC explains why choices are made between murder and manslaughter charges. Audio
Poverty a factor in Moko's death - lawyer
The lawyer for the caregiver who killed Moko Rangitoheriri is warning there will be more child abuse cases, as poverty increases. Audio
