New Zealand Report Reveals Widespread Abuse of 200,000 in State and Religious Care

Prime Minister pledges reforms and official apology following damning inquiry into decades-long abuse of children and vulnerable adults.

Nearly one-third of individuals in care from 1950 to 2019 experienced abuse, including physical, sexual, and psychological harm.
The Royal Commission's report highlights systemic failures and cover-ups by state and religious institutions.
Government faces potential billions in compensation claims for survivors and their families.
Recommendations include public apologies, legal reforms, and the establishment of a Care Safe Agency.
Indigenous Māori and disabled individuals were disproportionately affected by the abuse.