Crime
Presbyterian Support Otago destroyed records of children in its care
Information has come to light in the Royal Commission of Inquiry that Presbyterian Support Otago destroyed the records of the children it cared for. New Zealand Law Society President Frazer Barton… Audio
Abuse survivor on release of the Royal Commission's final report into abuse in state care
Rawiri Waretini-Karena was in institutional care for 11 years and was later convicted of murder. These days he's a lecturer and researcher. He says he experienced more violence in boys' homes than in… Audio
Archbishop of Wellington on Abuse in Care Report
The Catholic Church says it's got a lot of work to do following Wednesday's release into the royal commission's final report into abuse in care. Archbishop of Wellington Paul Martin spoke to Corin… Audio
Intergenerational harm caused by abuse in state care
A Maori woman who was subjected to repeated sexual abuse by her foster father says she is still trying to clean up the mess created by the state more than 50 years later. In Depth te ao Maori… Audio
Maori and Pacific had more violence inflicted on them - Inquiry
A survivor of abuse in a faith based institution wants a Pasifika specific approach to redress for some survivors. The Royal Commission's findings show Maori and Pacific survivors had more physical… Audio
PM not backing down on removal of military-style youth academies
The government said it's possible it'll make wide legislative changes in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care's report. But the Prime Minister is not backing down on the… Audio
First govt military-style boot camps to begin on Monday
The first of the government's controversial military-style boot camps begins on Monday, with 10 young people aged 15 to 17 due to take part at the pilot programme. It will be less than a week after… Audio
Immediate action needed at Gloriavale - Abuse in Care Inquiry
The Royal Commission into Abuse in Care has urged the government to do everything it can to ensure the safety of Gloriavale members and their children. The inquiry found Gloriavale's Overseeing… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 25 July 2024
On today's episode, Maori survivors of abuse in state care want immediate action addressing the systemic failings which lead to ongoing abuse and discrimination of the most vulnerable, the Law… Audio
Law Commission want to reform laws that deal with high-risk criminal offenders
The Law Commission wants to significantly reform laws that deal with high-risk criminal offenders. Law Commission Principal Legal and Policy Adviser John-Luke Day spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 25 July
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
Trump shooter googled JFK assassination prior to rally
The director of the FBI says Donald Trump's shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks googled the assassination of President John F Kennedy, before registering to attend Trump's campaign rally. Audio
How will the Govt navigate enormity of abuse in care recommendations?
How will the Government navigate the enormity of the Royal Commission of Inquiry's report into abuse in state care? Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Co-chair of survivors panel on abuse in care report
Survivors of abuse in care say it will be hard for some to trust the system which harmed them, to implement change. The co-chair of the survivor experiences board, Frances Tagaloa says the changes are… Audio
Erica Stanford on govt's response to abuse in care report
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
At least 200,000 abused in state and faith based care: report
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has found at least 200,000 people have been abused in state and faith-based care since 1950. Reporter Tim Brown who has been covering the abuse in care… Audio
Survivors of abuse in care demand action
Survivors of abuse in care are demanding action to match the apologies following the final, damning report of a six-year inquiry. Kate Green reports. Audio
Politicians promise action after report on abuse in care released
Politicians have delivered apologies and promised action after the massive report on abuse in care was tabled in Parliament. Lillian Hanly filed this report. Audio
The horrific reality of New Zealand state and faith-based care
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has finally been released. What will its real impact be? Audio
Abuse in Care: Changes recommended by the inquiry
Its 138 recommendations provide a clear pathway to help put right the deep harm done to survivors.