Liz Tonks
Survivors group questions inquiry extension timing
An abuse survivors group is questioning the timing and reason the inquiry into abuse in care has extendeded its investigation into wider faith-based abuse.
The Royal Commission has now added the… Audio
Survivors advocate for independent body for state, church abuse claims
The Salvation Army is lukewarm about the idea of an independent body to deal with claims of abuse in the care of the state and churches.
Survivors have been advocating for an independent organisation… Audio
Salvation Army apologise again to abuse victims in its care
The Salvation Army has apologised for the historical abuse of people in its care.
The organisation gave evidence at the Abuse in care inquiry being held in Auckland.
Over the next two weeks churches… Audio
Churches to respond to historical abuse claims
Churches in New Zealand at the centre of historical abuse claims are being given their chance to respond to evidence from abuse survivors. The Abuse in Care Royal Commission is holding a two week… Audio
Survivors of abuse to follow church response closely
Survivors of abuse in care will be closely watching over the next two weeks as church leaders front at the Abuse in Care inquiry. The Royal Commission resumes public hearings today, this time giving… Audio
Dilworth case 'unusual' - Victims advocate
An advocate for victims of abuse in religious institutions says the Dilworth school case is unusual because the accused have ended up in court.
Six men in their 60s and 70s with historical links to… Audio
Where to from here for abuse inquiry?
Sir Anand Satyanand is stepping down as chair of the Royal Commission into Historic Abuse in state and religious institutional care. The first public hearing is scheduled in seven weeks and the… Audio
Resignation shows state care abuse inquiry problems - survivors
Sir Anand Satyanand's sudden resignation from the Royal Commission into abuse is being seen as another sign the inquiry is dysfunctional.
Abuse victims say they're losing faith it will uncover the… Audio
Abuse survivors 'given hope' by Royal Comission inclusion
The inquiry into abuse in religious and state institutions will have the ability to compel people and institutions to appear before it. Liz Tonks is from the Network of Survivors of Faith-based… Video, Audio
Church abuse victims resigned to inquiry exclusion
Church abuse victims are resigned to being excluded from the upcoming Royal Commission of inquiry, saying its mind was made up from the start. They say the suggestion from the commission's chair Sir… Audio
State care abuse: Concerns inquiry not broad enough
While many are welcoming the government's announcement of a Royal Commission of Inquiry into historical abuse in state care, others are concerned it will not hear the full story - nor will it stop… Audio