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Vulnerable child's privacy breached

A vulnerable boy's privacy was breached when sensitive personal information about his health and mental wellbeing were sent to the wrong person.

Pregnant Glassie abuser assaults partner

Oriwa Kemp, one of the women jailed over the brutal child abuse death of toddler Nia Glassie, has been convicted of assaulting her partner.

CYS ordered to put autistic teen in motel

An autistic teen who spent two nights in a police cell will be temporarily housed in a motel after Child, Youth and Family were ordered to find suitable accommodation.

CYF overhaul risks a 'stolen generation'

The Maori Party says the Child Youth and Family overhaul risks creating a "stolen generation" of Maori children.

10-year-old pupil raped boy at camp

The mother of a Hamilton primary school student believes the school and other authorities have tried to brush the incident under the carpet, reports say.

'He passed that hell down to his children'

Tanya Quedley, 48, was sexually abused by her own father from age 9 or 10 until she ran away at 14.

How 77 kids have died in NZ state care

Almost 80 children have died in the care of the New Zealand state in the past 15 years - an average of five a year.

Sexual self-defence for girls aged 10-12

A Hastings primary school is bringing in self-defence tutors for its older girls because the girls are afraid of being sexually abused by older men.

CYF blamed for kids in police cells

A Dunedin youth advocate has hit out at Child, Youth and Family after young offenders have had to spend time in police cells.

Kids abandoned while mum parties

A mother-of-four children was "in the grips of an extended drinking binge" when her four young children were found walking along a busy Hamilton street on their own.

Special needs kids need more support

A mother of two special needs children says sending your child to school feels more like babysitting than an education.

'Vulnerable' label harmful for service

COMMENT: If we do have to name this "new" ministry, one that builds on strengths, provides hope, and recognises resiliency must surely be a better choice.

The Big Read: Criminal lives of couple who killed little Moko

Court documents reveal criminal histories and rocky relationship before pair killed Moko.

Moko's mum: 'I have pain in my heart'

Mother of 3-year-old killed by caregivers breaks down in court as pair are jailed for highest manslaughter sentence handed out in New Zealand.

Live blog: Tears for Moko as judge hands down sentence

Rallies across the country for toddler who was beaten, tortured and killed, as Tania Shailer and David Haerewa jailed for 17 years each.

'Campaign of violence' against Moko

The man and woman who pleaded guilty to killing Taupo 3-year-old Moko Sayviah Rangitoheriri have been sentenced to 17 years each at the High Court in Rotorua.