Police say the injuries inflicted upon four-week-old Maree Takuira Mita Ngahere of Kaitāia were “very serious”.
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Adoptee seeks justice for displaced tamariki
Wai 2575 claimant, Bev Wiltshire-Reweti is reaching out to other Māori who were taken from their whānau as children under the 1955 Adoption Act. Wiltshire-Reweti claims Crown policies and practices failed in their care of Māori children and are in breach of the Treaty.
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Baby boy’s serious injuries not accidental, says police
Police investigating an incident where a three-month-old baby was seriously hurt say the injuries were not the result of an accident.
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Children's Commissioner recommends change to State care system
The Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft has released his report today recommending major changes to the current state care system. Māori numbers within State care is significant and he says creating a stronger relationship with iwi and whānau is the best way forward.
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Awanui Black's brother speaks out against pedophilia allegations
A family member of Awanui Black has spoken out against allegations claiming he was involved in child sex abuse and a pedophilia ring. The claims were made by Awanui’s former wife Ani Black, almost two years after his death, which have not yet been proven, nor has any witnesses supported her claims.
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Māori women leaders support for whānau affected by Awanui Black accusations
Māori women leaders have come out in support of communities and families affected by accusations against the late Awanuiarangi Black. Māori women leaders gathered in Auckland today for the FOMA Māori Women's Leadership Summit.
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"Safe to talk will support anyone affected by sexual harm"-Minister
A new helpline is now available for victims of sexual harm. "Safe to talk - He pai ki te kōrero" provides nationwide 24/7 access to free confidential information and support to people affected by sexual harm in any way.
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Aotearoa ranked 28th in End of Childhood report
Aotearoa is ranked 28th out of 175 countries for the number of children that die before the age of five.
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Deadline for input into abuse inquiry scope ends tonight
The deadline for public input on the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry into Historic Abuse in State Care ends at midnight.
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Deadline looms for child abuse inquiry
The deadline for public input about the terms of reference for the inquiry into historic abuse in state care ends at midnight.
