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Abuse in Care Bill introduced to Parliament after PM makes historic apology
Christopher Luxon says sorry to the estimated 200,000 people abused in care over decades.
Watch: 'Unacceptable disruption' – Protester hauled off after interrupting PM's speech
The former political candidate interjected as the PM attempted to make his apology.
Karl Mokaraka causes disruption in Parliament
The Speaker told Karl Mokaraka, from Vision NZ, to leave the House after he stood and interjected. Video / Parliament TV
'Never going to be best friends': Tory Whanau admits being naive about her council
Wellington's mayor says councillors can work together but won't necessarily be 'unified'.
NZ Herald Live: National apology to survivors of Abuse in Care
More than 100 abuse survivors and their whānau are seated at Parliament's Banquet Hall ahead of the Government's formal apology for abuse in state care. 12 November 2024
Hīkoi to Parliament: Seymour warns parents who take kids to explain ‘unjustified absences’
The minister has previously spoken of the need for children to attend school to learn.
Opinion: Parliament the wrong venue for PM's Abuse in Care apology
OPINION: Choosing Parliament to apologise simply doesn't cut it.
Editorial: Abuse in Care - Govt apology to victims has got to be more than just lip service
State abuse systems need a lot more than just lip service.
Simon Wilson: Could Trump happen here?
OPINION: We have an essential precondition; mainstream politicians aren't fixing things.
Survivors of abuse in care carry thousands of ribbons to Parliament
They are a powerful representation of those who can't be there for tomorrow's national apology from the Government. Video / TVNZ
Thousands expected to take part in hīkoi sparked by Treaty Principles Bill
Groups left Cape Reinga and Bluff this morning, aiming to meet on the steps of Parliament in nine days' time. Video / TVNZ
PM open to meeting hīkoi protesters as parties call for conscience vote on Treaty bill
The demonstrators will reach Auckland on Tuesday.
Government’s response to the Inquiry into abuse in state care
Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford detail the Government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care. Video / NZ Herald
Simeon Brown names Wellington’s Crown observer
The Government has raised concerns that Wellington City Council looks like 'a shambles'.
Watch: 'Dehumanising': Govt to outlaw strip-searching of children in response to abuse in state care
Luxon will make public apology tomorrow in the House, which will be watched by survivors.
Chlöe Swarbrick calls for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Live: PM Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Speaker lets journalist cover state abuse apology at Parliament
Brownlee decision comes ahead of the national apology event on Tuesday.
Audrey Young: Opposition party power rankings – the top 10
OPINION: Some former Government MPs seem invigorated by being in Opposition.
Would legalising cannabis lead to a reduction in substance-related harm? A new study's ‘tantalising prospect’
Alcohol is on average more harmful than cannabis. Would legalising it reduce overall harm?
NZ prison population exceeds 10,000 for first time in four years
Prison numbers haven't topped 10,000 since 2020.
Kingi Snelgar: The price of citizenship, lest we forget
OPINION: The Māori Battalion's sacrifices were meant to ensure better treatment back home.
The number of repeat serious youth offenders is dropping. No-one knows why
The number of serious offenders was rising for more than three years, but is now falling
Claire Trevett: Seymour, the champion at making life difficult for Luxon
OPINION: PM might think Seymour is an ungrateful sod after his Treaty Bill antics.
'The risk of death is higher': What Cabinet knew when it raised speed limits on our roads
Cabinet knows higher speeds are dangerous but it's had no advice on the economic benefits.
Vale Sir Robert Gillies: The inside story of how last Māori Battalion survivor finally accepted a knighthood
OPINION: Sir Robert Gillies died yesterday at the age of 99.
Auditor-General rejects Labour’s request to probe heated tobacco policy
It comes as Winston Peters has yet to back up claims he's made about Dr Ayesha Verrall.
'Afraid of taking on hard issues': Seymour criticises National over Treaty Principles Bill
The controversial bill was introduced in Parliament yesterday.
'Ability to drive change': Why top cop Andrew Coster was appointed Social Investment boss
The outgoing Police Commissioner starts his five-year term in the new role on Monday.
'Had enough': Senior iwi leaders walk out of public gallery during Treaty Principles Bill introduction
The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced at Parliament today.
Treaty Principles Bill introduction: Protesters accuse PM of cowardice
The controversial bill will have its first reading next week when Christopher Luxon is out of the country. Video / TVNZ
Kāinga Ora job losses hit 540 as it confirms plans to shed another 310 roles
The total number to be lost is slightly lower than the 321 it proposed in September.
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters on the US election result
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters answered questions about the US election and what it will mean for New Zealand's relationship with the United States. Video / Mark Mitchell