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  •   Home > News > Health & Safety

    The Health and Disability Commission says the inquiry's a critical reminder of the collective duty to prevent systemic abuse and neglect

    The Health and Disability Commission says the inquiry's a critical reminder of the collective duty to prevent systemic abuse and neglect


    It continues to see a small number of cases in care - and its recent report on residential disability support services echoes some of the findings.

    It says disabled people and people with mental health issues still face multiple barriers to making complaints and leaving harmful settings.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Law and Order:
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    Law and Order:
    Two people have been taken to hospital after they were seriously injured by a dog in Auckland's Manurewa 21:56

    Christchurch:
    A large vegetation fire is still burning at Canterbury's Lewis Pass Road at Island Hills 20:36

    Business:
    South Waikato's council is aiming to promote growth in the area despite paper production ending at Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill 20:26

    International:
    Drone attack on Chernobyl nuclear plant casts shadow over peace prospects 19:56

    Rugby:
    The Brumbies have won a see-sawing Super Rugby Pacific contest in Suva, beating the Fijian Drua 36-32 18:56

    Rugby League:
    Hamilton's proven to be a happy hunting ground for the Warriors, as a first-half blitz fuelled a 36-10 win over the Storm 18:36

    Soccer:
    Auckland FC intend to make up for the biggest blip in their debut A-League men's season when they take on Western United in Melbourne tonight 18:06

    Rugby League:
    The New Zealand Warriors have wrapped up an unbeaten pre-season with today's impressive 36-10 win over the Melbourne Storm in Hamilton 17:46

    Rugby:
    No complacency from All Blacks left wing Caleb Clarke as he looks to build on a standout 2024 rugby campaign 16:56


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