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'Soul-destroying' sexual abuse dismissed as 'low-level' by MSD - victim
The woman claims her fight for justice was made all about money and the system failed her.
Stand in the corner for 3 weeks - child punished for 'peeking at birthday gift'
Social workers should talk one-on-one with a child, away from their foster carers.
Hawkesby: Hero foster parents need more help, resources
COMMENT: Foster parents don't get enough support and resources - and society need them.
How children in state care are being failed
Herald on Sunday investigation reveals how often kids are moved between caregivers.
Oranga Tamariki getting $270m over for next four years
"There's nothing more important to New Zealand than the wellbeing of its children."
IHC cuts leave Dunedin families in limbo
IHC has signalled it will stop providing home support, contract board and foster care.
Seeking custody - and answers
The sister of the San Bernardino shooter has spent months trying to adopt her niece, but so far is only allowed to see her in six-hour regular visits.
'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 this woman will save our children
The new Vulnerable Children's Ministry wants to recruit 1000 more foster parents in a dramatic bid to improve the quality of state care for children.
Big Dyls offers himself up for good cause
Big Dyls (Dylan Cossey) from The Block NZ is auctioning off a surf lesson, to raise money for a cause close to home.
Moira Lawler: Finding better ways to help troubled families
The CYF review panel recommends a child-centred system, "where the voices and needs of children and young people are at the forefront of everything the agency does".
Foster duo seek status of parents
Frustrated foster parents have to get permission every time their foster child needs major medical treatment, changes schools or the family move.
Acquitted carers still labelled 'abusers'
Two former Child, Youth and Family caregivers acquitted of assaulting boys in their care say they are disappointed CYF still labels them as abusers.
New CYF probe into caregivers
New and "very serious" allegations have been made against two Child, Youth and Family caregivers already facing more than 30 abuse charges.
Tortured girl to spend Xmas with new family
A girl, 9, allegedly tortured and abused by her parents will spend Christmas with a new foster family.