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More children are being harmed in Oranga Tamariki's care.
The agency's annual report reveals 530 children in care experienced harm in the year ending in March - 23 more than the previous 12 months.
There were more findings of emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect in this period - but an eight percent reduction in findings of physical harm.
Instances of harm in secure residences fell for the first time - something the Children's Minister is celebrating.
Karen Chhour told Ryan Bridge she's pleased by the 14 percent drop - as it shows recent system changes are yielding results.
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