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Oranga Tamariki child abuse investigations criticised

07:51 am on 16 May 2022

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A man accused of child abuse says it's a 'lottery' if a family gets a proper investigation by Oranga Tamariki.

The children's ministry has admitted to shortcomings in following its own inquiry protocols.

A Māori whānau advocate says this is further evidence the system is irrevocably broken.

Phil Pennington reports.