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NZ abuse in care apology called PR stunt,’tokenistic’ by some survivors

November 12, 2024

By Lillian Hanly, RNZ News political reporter Survivors of abuse in care arrived at Parliament today to hear the formal apology from the state which oversaw and inflicted harm on children. Public sector leaders from Oranga Tamariki, the Ministry of Health, New Zealand Police, and Ministry of Education also apologised, as did the public service ... <a title="NZ abuse in care apology called PR stunt,’tokenistic’ by some survivors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/12/nz-abuse-in-care-apology-called-pr-stunttokenistic-by-some-survivors/" aria-label="Read more about NZ abuse in care apology called PR stunt,’tokenistic’ by some survivors">Read more</a>

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A Niuean man’s story of Lake Alice: ‘The pain was so bad … [you feel] your body is off the bed’

June 17, 2021

By Khalia Strong Hakeagapuletama Halo walks into the courtroom. He is a head taller than most, dressed in a crisp white shirt. He has a nervous smile and bright, eager eyes. Known as Hake to his family and friends, this is not the first time he has detailed the abuse he suffered at Lake Alice. ... <a title="A Niuean man’s story of Lake Alice: ‘The pain was so bad … [you feel] your body is off the bed’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/17/a-niuean-mans-story-of-lake-alice-the-pain-was-so-bad-you-feel-your-body-is-off-the-bed/" aria-label="Read more about A Niuean man’s story of Lake Alice: ‘The pain was so bad … [you feel] your body is off the bed’">Read more</a>