Social worker sourced secret files to help family's case in court
As a result, the woman lost the job she had 'poured her heart and soul' into.
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Children's life in squalor
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Father who throat-punched son jailed
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OT caregiver received death threats, labelled 'murderer' after toddler's mystery death
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Gloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labour
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Mum 'trying to be Wonder Woman' repressed memory of injuring her son
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'I loved that man': Leaders pay tribute to Sir Wira Gardiner
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Māori hearings: 'I was a child at the mercy of a monster'
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Oranga Tamariki worker reinstated after being fired for 'aggressive' behaviour towards boy
Footage showed the worker bring his face within inches of the boy's and raise his fist.
Whānau Ora considering court, Waitangi Tribunal action over child vax data
Whānau Ora first asked for the data in December.
Concern raised over new Oranga Tamariki legislation
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Man sells home, moves islands to escape unruly state house neighbours
'New Zealand taxpayers deserve better than being held to ransom by s*** tenants.'
Oranga Tamariki back pedals on closure of youth home
Oranga Tamariki: "No widespread culture of abuse".
No room: Judge begs Oranga Tamariki for secure bed for 'chronic high-risk' young person
Judge desperate for secure placement for youngster but OT repeatedly says 'no beds'.
'Harmful': Youth have no trust in controlling 'care' environments
Youth care residences kept youngsters for too long, affecting their safety and wellbeing.
Govt comms spending increases 50% in four years
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'Please, mummy, don't let them take me': Mum on the run - police uplift young girl on Ruapehu slopes
The girl was crying and pleading with her mother: 'Why do I have to go?'
Oranga Tamariki wrong not to follow up abuse reports, review finds
Agency got it wrong by not investigating 9 out of 14 reports of possible abuse or neglect.
Oranga Tamariki investigation: Christchurch care home to close
Children's Minister Kelvin Davis says there could be more abuse allegations to come.
Oranga Tamariki investigation: Staff stood down after child restraint incident
Sir Wira Gardiner says a social worker has been assigned to the young person involved.
Convicted paedophile back behind bars after contacting Auckland girl
'These guys don't come with 'danger' stamped on their head'.
Police, Oranga Tamariki conclude Gloriavale interviews
Police say they "are undertaking a comprehensive review of Gloriavale matters".
The new Napier emergency whare proving care to kids as young as 3
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'Structural racism': Waitangi Tribunal blasts Oranga Tamariki
Tribunal says it's time for Māori to "reclaim their space".
116 times in 5 years: DHB's calls to police, Oranga Tamariki over suspected child abuse
"Our staff should be recognised for the difference they make to those kids."
'No answers': Police stumped by toddler's death in state care
Police have no idea how Deajay Parkinson-Batt died while in Oranga Tamariki care.
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"This lifestyle, it's intergenerational," says survivor who's managed to break the chain.
CYFS should have checked Baby Royal within 24 hrs - weeks later, he was dead
CYFS report says social workers should have seen 'vulnerable' baby within 24 to 48 hours.