On the final day of the Government's 100 days of action, the Prime Minister has announced a Royal Commission of Inquiry which will look into the historic abuse of children in State care. It's the highest government inquiry which will be chaired and led by former Governor-General, Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand.
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New White Ribbon campaign- Raise our Boys
According to White Ribbon campaign manager Rob McCann 1 in 3 women in NZ experience violence in their lifetime. White Ribbon is launching their 2017 campaign which focuses on helping men raise their boys to be better men and break cycles of violence and harassment.
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Experts give evidence at Moko Rangitoheriri Inquest
Experts have given evidence in the second part of coroner Wallace Bain's inquest into the death of 3-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri, at Rotorua's District court. One of the witnesses included Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft.
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Investigations for the death of Moko continue
Investigations of Moko Rangitoheriri’s death are still underway in Rotorua today.
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Race Relations push Government for a national apology
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy is continuing to push Government for a national apology and public inquiry into the abuse of children in state care.
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NewsNurses organisation 'concerned' by midwife's poverty, incest post
An ex-midwife who wrote a viral Facebook post detailing the horrendous conditions she came across while working with families in South Auckland has received support from the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO).
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Coroner's inquiry into death of baby Moko continues
During the second day of the coroner’s inquiry into the death of 3-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri, Māori Women's Refuge worker Trina Marama has reiterated that she knew nothing about the abuse inflicted on the toddler prior to his death.
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"I will continue to better myself for my children"- Nicola Dally-Paki
The coronial inquest into the death of 3-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri, who died 10th August 2015, is underway in Rotorua. Mother Nicola Dally-Paki was one of several witnesses who gave evidence.
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A film about child abuse, culture, media reporting and shame
For the first time ever, eight female Māori directors have collaborated to birth Waru, a feature film screening at the New Zealand International Film Festival. A sequence of single-take vignettes, the 80-minute film explores the complexity of child abuse and themes of culture, custom and shame.
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Abuse survivors call for public apology from State
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.
