An apology without action is just empty words, survivors say, after hours of speeches from heads of government agencies and politicians were broadcast around the country.
A man who lived in his parents' home after their deaths - on the understanding he paid the bills and maintained it - has been evicted for failing to keep his side of the bargain.
Survivors and advocates have criticised the decision to hold the government's abuse in care apology in Parliament today, as it's meant hundreds have missed out on seeing it in person.
For Māori survivors, who make up the majority of an estimated 200,000 people abused, what was inflicted on them has created long-lasting impacts on their sense of identity and belonging.
By Gill Bonnett of RNZAn immigration adviser has been recorded telling an overseas worker she can help get him residency with a fake job in return for $70,000.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made a public apology in Parliament to the thousands of people abused while in care. “The State you trusted let you down, and for that I am sorry.”
Farmers and rural families are furious over the government's review and cancellation of school bus routes, fearing small towns will be abandoned and students will stop attending class.