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Maggie Wilkinson has received an historic settlement and in-person apology.
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Adoption law overhaul long overdue as death highlights
Fight for mother's name on birth certificate now a private bill before Parliament.
'That man is my father' - how a son faced his dad 52 years on
In 1969, Mate Kremic's dad disappeared. This year, after his death, he emerged.
Reconnecting adoptees to their taha Māori
A new project looking to help descendants of Māori adoptees reconnect with their whanau.
Sasha Borissenko: Adoption bill seeks to put kids first
There is now a big push to help adopted children access all their information from birth.
Aunt battles to adopt kids living in poverty overseas but niece misses out
Hopes haven't faded for eldest sister who missed out when three siblings adopted.
Co-workers' tattoos uncover massive family secret
After years working together, Julie and Cassandra find shared tattoo is no coincidence.
Insulting Hugh Jackman comment that Deborra-Lee hates
Little seems to faze Deborra-Lee Furness, but this one constant comment is just rude.
Battle for surrogate son leaves parents broken-hearted
Parents embroiled in an immigration battle are set to be reunited with their son.
Adopted Kiwi woman's search for mother ends in tragedy
Barbara Sumner decided to go looking for her birth mum at age 23.
Separated at birth for secret experiment
Twins elated they found each other, until they discovered reason for their separation.
'A wonderful gesture': NZ woman to carry sister's baby after frozen eggs flown from Ireland
New Zealand officials have backed Irish sisters in their moving surrogacy bid.
Kiwi man helps reunite Russian siblings
The four siblings were reconnected within days of posting on the Kiwi man's page.
SPCA: 'We've had a lot more dog beatings'
More prosecutions are on the cards for people who injure animals, SPCA says.
Whāngai: 'it's the way we strengthen our families'
This summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from February.
Oscar's last walk - he deserved better from the humans he met
It's better that dogs have emptied their bladders before they die. Less mess.
Toni Street's surrogacy saga: We have no authority over our son
Toni Street says the law needs an overhaul as she struggles to adopt her biological son.
Sallies welcome adoption inquiry
"We would welcome any inquiry that would bring people healing."
Toni Street on New Zealand's adoption laws
New Zealand's adoption laws are out of date and need an overhaul, Toni Street says. / Newstalk ZB
Emotional moment girl finds out she's being adopted
This is the poignant moment a girl finds out she's getting a forever family.
The joy of surrogate motherhood
Auckland woman had no hesitation in offering to carry a child for her cousin.
No word on forced adoption inquiry
More women have shared their stories as the Government considers options.
Forced adoption 'unimaginably horrific'
Pamela Duckworth says pressure to agree to give up babies was intense.
Exclusive: Inquiry on forced adoption considered
The Australian Government apologised for forced adoptions in 2013.
'Please, don't take her': A heartbroken mother speaks
One woman's story about a traumatic chapter in New Zealand's history.
Toni Street: 'We're having a baby, but I'm not pregnant'
As Toni Street announces baby news, calls are made for surrogates to be compensated.
Baby joy for Toni Street - via surrogacy
Toni Street and her husband are expecting their third child - via a surrogate mother.
Whāngai: 'it's the way we strengthen our families'
An emotional documentary shines light on the Māori tradition of adoption (whangai).
The woman behind the film: 'I'm whāngai myself'
Sharing the Love filmmaker shares her own experiences of being brought up by family.
Heartbroken dad reunites with daughter after 39 years apart
Father reunites with daughter after spending decades fighting for the right to see her.
Incredible adoption reunion: Meet us at bridge in 20 years
Second girl, born under one-child policy, meant distraught parents had to give her up.
Chasing Ghosts: A mother's descent into darkness
Episode Three of Chasing Ghosts examines the troubled life of Amber-Lee's mother.