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No checks on mother of drowned baby: CYF
Child, Youth and Family has admitted it did not carry out checks before letting a family resume caring for its baby two days before it drowned in a bathtub.
Murder accused knew CPR, court told
A woman accused of murdering her baby son by leaving him alone in the bath knew CPR but did not try to resuscitate him because she thought it was too late, a court has been told.
Accused mother asked for help
A mother accused of murdering her baby said she felt "incapable" of looking after her children.
CYF 'oversight' in drowned baby case
A CYF supervisor says an oversight meant a parental assessment was not carried out for a baby boy who was returned to his parents and allegedly drowned by his mother.
12-year-old drug dealer stuns school
A drug dealing 12-year-old took a kilogram of cannabis to sell to his mates at an intermediate school.
<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Time to wake up to reality of child-bashing shame
Today's column may offend, so if you're of delicate mind, turn the page now.
Sex offenders moved to CBD
Convicted sex offenders are being paroled to the CBD where they have been caught associating with underage prostitutes.
CYF's involvement with baby to be reviewed
CYF has been involved with the family of six-month-old Cezar Taylor, who died last night from non-accidental head injuries, numerous times over recent years.
Government toughens up on knives
The Government is moving to increase maximum sentences for knife-related offences while beefing up education and placing restrictions on the sale of knives.
Girls of 12 working in 'young red light area', say police
Police are worried by a rise in underage prostitution in downtown Auckland, where girls as young as 12 are selling themselves for sex.
Rise in underage prostitutes working Auckland streets
Police say increasing numbers of girls as young as 12 are working as prostitutes in Auckland's city centre.
Tamaki to counsel pastors
Brian Tamaki is personally counselling the pastors linked to a scandal involving inappropriate conduct with foster children.