Andrew Mc Rae

The Catholic order, the Society of Mary, says it prefers not to be part of the church's complaint process and would rather go it alone.

Its leader in this country says dealing directly with abuse… Audio

A theologian has pointed the blame for abuse by Catholic priests directly at the hierarchy and structure of the Church.

Dr Tom Doyle, who is a priest, cannon lawyer and addictions therapist, has… Audio

The Catholic Church says it's shamed and saddened by abuse in the church.

The church has opened its evidence at the Inquiry into abuse in care on how it's handled complaints.

Reporter Andrew McRae… Audio

The Anglican Bishop of Christchurch isn't ruling out that at least 80 former students of Christ's College were victimised or abused while in its care.

Yesterday, Bishop Peter Carrell told the Abuse… Audio

It's been a week of confessionals, apologies, and promises to do better at the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry this week. Church and faith-based institution leaders have started fronting up… Audio

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

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

The Salvation Army has again acknowledged that abuse occurred in its children's homes.

The Royal Commission into historical abuse in care has opened its redress hearing allowing churches to respond… Audio

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 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

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Dairy company, Synlait Milk has withdrawn its full year 2021 guidance because of significant uncertainty and volatility within its business.

Business reporter Andrew McRae has te pūrongo pakihi. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Audio

A large rise in the global diary market overnight has taken the market by surprise.

Andrew McRae has te pūrongo pakihi. Audio

A Motueka apple company has created a new brand to sell storm-damaged fruit which would otherwise be going to waste.

Rural reporter Andrew McRae has mo nga korero e pa ana ki te taiwhenua. Audio