Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag New Zealand's PM apologizes for decades of widespread abuse in state and faith-based care.

flag New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon issued a formal apology in Parliament for the widespread abuse of hundreds of thousands of children and vulnerable adults in state, foster, and faith-based care from 1950 to 2019. flag A report revealed that around 200,000 people suffered abuse, including physical, sexual, and psychological harm. flag Luxon apologized on behalf of previous governments and acknowledged the government's responsibility. flag The apology follows calls for compensation and new legislation to prevent future abuse, though specific financial plans have not been disclosed yet.

260 Articles

Further Reading