New Zealanders who were abused as children while in state care presented an open letter and petition to Parliament today calling for a public inquiry and apology. Over 100,000 children were placed in state care during the 1950s and 1960s where many suffered sexual, physical and psychological abuse.
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Rua Kēnana followers and descendants want to revive Iharaira faith
Followers and descendants of Tūhoe prophet Rua Kēnana want to revive their Israelite religion. They gathered for their last whānau hui in Rotorua, ahead of a statutory apology they will soon receive, for the illegal wrong-doings by the crown to their spiritual leader and his followers over a century ago.
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NewsKaituna River Inquest- Apology
Last week the inquest into the death of international white water kayaker Louise Jull was held in Rotorua.
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What does the future hold for Ngai Tūhoe Post-settlement?
Now that Tūhoe have concluded their treaty settlement, the question now is what does the future hold for Tūhoe? Our political reporter Maiki Sherman went out to ask the people.
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Far North District Council apologises to Iwi
The Far North District Council (FNDC) has apologised to local iwi after agreeing to set aside part of Ninety Mile Beach for filming by a UK-based motoring television show. Three of the four local Iwi say they had no idea, despite an agreement with the Council that they be informed of such matters.
