Maori in state care used as slave labour unable to go to school

Children who were in state care have described being used as slave labour instead of going to school.

Yesterday was the second day of a hearing of the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry into the experiences of Māori in state- and faith-based care.

RNZ's Māori news reporter Jamie Tahana is following the hearing. And a note - his report contains distressing details.