New Zealand's leaders formally apologize to survivors of abuse in state and church care

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon makes a "formal and unreserved" apology in Parliament for the abuse, torture and neglect of hundreds of thousands of children and vulnerable adults in care, in Wellington, New Zealand, Nov. 12, 2024. Gina, right, and Tanya Sammons hold a photo of their late sister Alva as they arrive at Parliament House in Wellington, New Zealand, ahead of the apology to the survivors of abuse in state, faith-based and foster care, Nov. 12, 2024.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made a “formal and unreserved” apology in Parliament on Tuesday for the widespread abuse, torture and neglect of hundreds of thousands of children and vulnerable adults in care.