State Care
Record number of children in state care - more than 6000
There are now more than 6000 children in state care, and Oranga Tamariki is struggling to recruit enough caregivers to keep up with demand.
Changing sexual politics: the 1954 Mazengarb Report
Opinion - The first self-governing country in the world to have given the women the right to vote, New Zealand is the latest country to be anguishing over sexual impropriety, writes David Cohen.
Abuse survivor calls for commission chair's removal
A survivor of sexual abuse is calling for Sir Anand Satyanand to be removed as head of the new Royal Commission, after a survivor's identity was emailed to staff.
Govt urged to include churches in abuse inquiry
Earlier this week RNZ reported the story of a father and son who said they'd both been sexually abused while attending Catholic schools. The pair were angry Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had decided… Audio
Abuse survivors accuse Ardern of backtracking
A father and son who've accused leading Catholic clergymen of sexually abusing them as schoolboys are also accusing the Prime Minister of going back on her past assurances about an inquiry. The two… Audio
State abuse inquiry a 'long time coming'
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the historical abuse of children in residential state care has been a long time coming, writes David Cohen.
Abuse inquiry: 'The government has got it right'
Opinion - A journalist who has broken several of the stories about the government's response to victims of state abuse, Aaron Smale reflects on the announcement of a Royal Commission of Inquiry.
Govt announces Royal Commission into abuse in state care
The government has announced it will hold a Royal Commission into state abuse which will be chaired by former Governor General, Sir Anand Satyanand. Video, Audio
Abuse survivors on what they want out of inquiry: 'He admitted it ... I thought there would be consequences'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister for Children Tracey Martin will tomorrow outline an inquiry into the historical abuse of children in state care. Some have asked for this to be extended to
…Abuse victim urges Government to broaden inquiry
A survivor of abuse by a Catholic priest wants an inquiry into state abuse broadened to include other institutions Audio
Live: Opposition leader Bill English
The National Party leader Bill English says the government's plan to set up an inquiry into the abuse of children in state care may detract from work needed in the sector. Audio
PM says she can only advocate for NZrs in Aus detention centres
We talk to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about standards NZrs are facing in Aus detention centres, the inquiry into state care abuse and what's coming in the year ahead. Audio
Calls to include faith institutions in abuse investigation
Psychologist Dr Mulvihill says Australia's Royal Commission found the majority of children sexually assaulted were abused in faith-based institutions so they should be included in New Zealand's… Audio
Former foster children demand Royal Commission of Inquiry
Former foster children are demanding a Royal Commission of Inquiry into historical abuses in state care, saying the proposed ministerial inquiry could easily turn into a cover up.
Quiet tears on tattooed cheeks: State abuse survivors await apology and inquiry
Analysis - As a country we're only coming to understand how abuses in state care took place. Mihingarangi Forbes explains why the survivors are ready to collect on the government's promise to order an…
Call for state abuse survivors to shape inquiry
The Race Relations Commissioner has asked victims of state care abuse to give feedback on how they would like an independent inquiry to run.
Police interview 'torture' - lawyer
A Family Court judge says the police asked a 12-year-old girl 'pointless and repetitive' detailed questions when she complained she was raped three times while living in state care. Judge Twaddle in… Audio
Foster parent shortage leading to placement problems
Children are being placed with unsuitable families because of a shortage of foster parents, the Ministry for Vulnerable Children has admitted.
UN recommends inquiry into state care abuse
The United Nations has recommended the New Zealand government establish an independent commission of inquiry into the abuse of children and adults with disabilities while in state care from 1950 to…
Call for independent watchdog needed to protect children in care
Two complaints of sexual assault of young girls living at the same state-run home shows the urgent need for an independent watchdog to protect the interests of children in care, the Children's…
