A teaching method for caregivers of children from broken homes is "a bit like Supernanny" says the boss of a scheme aimed at coaching foster parents.

The Govt's decision to remove recognition for fully qualified centres 'dumbs down' the sector, early childhood educators say.

John Key says it is critically important police address the child abuse investigation concerns raised in an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report today.

A damning report into police handling of child abuse cases shows at least one district prioritised traffic fines over abuse investigations.

Winz staff told a woman with a university bachelor degree to "dumb down" her CV before applying for jobs.

Paula Bennett lauded a professor she appointed to a welfare reform group - then confused him with a namesake with wildly opposing views.

Paula Bennett has denied she offered money to a beneficiary who laid a privacy complaint against her.

Sir John Walker lobbies ministers to help his successful youth programmes.

A study has revealed women from Asia and the Pacific are the most likely to be victims of domestic murder.

The convicted violent criminal who lived in Government minister Paula Bennett's home is out of prison - and has been kicked out of the country.

An ex-gangster's wife has admitted using documents to dishonestly claim $12,000 from taxpayers.

Paula Bennett admits that part of her welfare reforms breach the Bill of Rights Act but says it would not bother most people.