PremiumPremiumKahuThird generation in NZ's gang scene: Woman's escape from cycle of violence"This lifestyle, it's intergenerational," says survivor who's managed to break the chain.23 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuCYFS should have checked Baby Royal within 24 hrs - weeks later, he was deadCYFS report says social workers should have seen 'vulnerable' baby within 24 to 48 hours.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAutistic boy's brutal death: A father's grief 'trapped in the pain'Grieving dad: "I cherished every second with him".14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrown witness: Abuse normal at former CYF worker's homeCrown witness alleges sexual abuse and drug use was common at Opetaia's home.12 Feb 06:57 AM
New ZealandAutistic boy's brutal death: Coroner slams Govt agencies which missed red flags"Naive" social workers accepted stories of boy's violent stepfather before death.12 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Cyfs caregiver ran home full of 'violence, fear and abuse' - CrownHe faces 33 charges relating to 8 boys including multiple counts of sexual abuse.10 Feb 09:58 PM
CrimeTrial begins for former Cyfs worker accused of sexually abusing boysOpetaia faces multiple charges of sexual violation and indecent assault.09 Feb 07:19 AM
New ZealandSurrogacy horror: Kiwi parents are having to share custody with surrogateA mother had her dream of a 'perfect family' dashed when a surrogate changed her mind.23 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuOranga Tamariki boss' resignation 'beginning of end', Māori leaders sayTime for a "reset": "This is the beginning of the end of Oranga Tamariki as we know it."21 Jan 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuKelvin Davis and Oranga Tamariki: 'There will be a handover of power to Māori'Can Kelvin Davis rebuild Māori trust in Oranga Tamariki?29 Nov 05:00 AM
KahuKelvin Davis 'disturbed' by Oranga Tamariki's removal of foster childrenDavis is still refusing to publicly back his ministry's chief executive, Grainne Moss.25 Nov 11:42 PM
KahuDefiant Oranga Tamariki boss says she will not quitGrainne Moss insists she's committed to the agency to make change.25 Nov 02:24 AM
KahuDavis refuses to say if he has confidence in Oranga Tamariki bossDavis says he will be meeting with officials to discuss Oranga Tamariki's leadership.06 Nov 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the tragic death of Baby RoyalSocial workers should have visited baby after concerns raised just weeks before his death.20 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan sexually abused in state care still fighting for apology"I don't call myself a survivor because I am still waiting to be rescued."24 Sep 02:10 AM
New ZealandOur son died while in care: 'I just don't know what happened''I can't be angry because I just don't know what's happened to my son.'01 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuQuick-thinking cousins help kuia after heart attackCousins help kuia after she suffers a heart attack in her garden.16 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Very concerned': Oranga Tamariki newborn baby uplifts 'routine''Decisions were being made late, without expert advice... without whānau involvement.'06 Aug 04:22 AM
KahuChildren's care or protection: Calls for radical changes to be made to Family CourtMāori children represent 68 per cent of all children in state care in New Zealand.26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurvey shows principals lack confidence in Oranga TamarikiThe survey showed 44 principals said there has been no dramatic improvements since CYF.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen murderer escaped more than an hour before Oranga Tamariki staff noticedMore details emerge on how a teen killer escaped from a youth justice residence.06 Jul 01:38 AM
New ZealandKiller on the run: Teen murderer missing from Youth Justice facilityTeen jailed for brutal murder escaped from a Youth Justice facility on Friday.05 Jul 07:34 AM
New Zealand'They just had no respect for us': Police admit trying to take dead child's body"I don't know how I'm coping but our son's home now."13 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuSocial workers form human barricade to stop Oranga TamarikiThe incident happened this morning outside Waitākere Hospital's maternity ward.12 Jun 12:48 AM
KahuBaby uplifts: Oranga Tamariki fires back, says report 'silent on the interest of babies'It came after the Children's Commissioner told often-harrowing stories about uplifts.08 Jun 12:16 AM
New ZealandBaby uplifts: Mother first discovered her baby would be uplifted into state care while she was in labourMother was halfway through labour when she learned her baby was to be taken.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCaregivers to get an extra $25 a week in $210m Budget boostCaregivers for children in and out of state care are set to get a $25-a-week increase.16 May 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShe died at 27. Her family say state care killed their daughter.A claim to the Waitangi Tribunal says Ziporah Huirama died because of Crown failures.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Langley: Oranga Tamariki needs to be community-basedComment: Experience has taught communities not to trust social workers.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandVodka video dad hits back as new photo emergesThe man said he would be an "idiot" to let his baby drink vodka.27 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandFormer CYFS worker named over allegations he abused boysA former Child, Youth and Family worker is accused of abusing boys in his care.17 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandEx-CYFs worker accused of abusing 17 boys, supplying methProsecutors want the man named so other potential complainants may come forward.23 Dec 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSexual grooming ex-OT worker granted permanent suppression"The public know everything, but her name," rules a High Court judge.20 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSexual grooming ex-social worker fights to keep identity secretWhile entrusted to care for children, the woman began grooming a then 15-year-old boy.17 Dec 07:23 PM
