Handcuffing Napier children 'unjustified', pushing one headfirst into wall 'excessive'
'We haven't recommended a criminal prosecution nor an employment process in this case.'
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Judge intervenes after 14-year-old girl faced second night in police cells
A lawyer says social workers are spending the night with youths as there are no beds.
Kainga Ora nightmare neighbours
A Christchurch Kāinga Ora tenant said her accommodation is like 'living in hell', with neighbours children neglected, stealing and running onto the main road in recent weeks.
Minister announces unit to investigate harm against children in care
It follows a slew of complaints about Oranga Tamariki.
Minister 'cannot take personal responsibility' for inappropriate actions in youth boot camps
It follows concerns about use-of-force powers being given to staff.
'We were terrified': Ombudsman slams Oranga Tamariki for wrongful child uplift
Watchdog says several upliftings of children should never have happened.
Letters: Abuse survivors deserve more than just money
OPINION: 'A fundamental question [about abuse in state care] remains largely unspoken.'
Abuse in Care Bill introduced to Parliament after PM makes historic apology
Christopher Luxon says sorry to the estimated 200,000 people abused in care over decades.
'He was made to feel like a nobody': Troubled life of 12-year-old who took his own life
Boy's death is one of six suspected youth suicides the coroner is examining in Whangārei.
'Should have known': 14yo dies in suspected suicide after Oranga Tamariki closes her file
Maaia Marshall was assessed three times as being a suicide risk before her death.
Leaked doc reveals minister's admission of risks of allowing boot camp providers to use force against children
The Children's Commissioner is 'disappointed' she wasn't consulted.
'I birthed my niece and nephew': Auckland surrogate makes sister-in-law a mum
Like the fictional Phoebe in Friends, Rebecca Haworth helped her brother become a dad.
'Pervasive deficits': Oranga Tamariki's practice under the microscope in baby's death
Oranga Tamariki staff incorrectly handled concerns reported to them, a coroner found.
'Grey, cold, lifeless': Coroner rules Ashton Cresswell died from 'violent, traumatic' injuries
The 4-year-old died in his Pahīatua home in 2017.
Social worker assigned to three children fathers baby with their mother
Oranga Tamariki worker loses licence and is fined $22k for inappropriate relationship.
‘Stinging’ criticism of OT's ‘failures’ in responding to claims of violence against children
“The situation left the children at serious risk."
Oranga Tamariki accepts reoffending possible as boot camp pilot teens return to community
The three-month in-residence phase has finished but now the 'hard work is just beginning'.
Mother of 'main leader' in rooftop protest speaks out, OT disputes 'no fresh air' claim
Police say seven youths have been charged with intentional damage.
Seven youths charged over roof stand-off at youth justice facility
Oranga Tamariki says teenagers 'hungry' and 'tired' after incident.
Youths leave Wiri justice facility roof, PM pulls no punches on earlier demands
The facility is the same site where a group were guided down with fast food last year.
Big Macs, cigarettes, a getaway car: 13 youths make demands atop of justice facility
More than a dozen youths climbed atop a youth justice facility in South Auckland last night and were demanding fast food, cigarettes and a getaway car.
Act copping the blame for much of the anti-Māori rhetoric, Seymour says
David Seymour looks back over 12 months in power.
Abuse in care trial aborted for former staff at South Auckland boys’ home after one day
Allegations included sexual abuse, physical abuse and forced fights between children.
Lawyer decries Oranga Tamariki for children's lack of contact with parents
The children have barely had contact with their parents in six months.
Disturbing abuse claims surface in South Auckland boys' home trial
The Crown has alleged graphic sexual and physical violence.
Inquiry into Oranga Tamariki: Children’s Minister Karen Chhour says she welcomes scrutiny
Inquiry launched after concerns raised with Auditor-General.
Oranga Tamariki funding decisions under Auditor-General’s spotlight
Concerns were raised about the agency's decision-making.
'Intrusive': Inside the Govt's vision for boot camps, including new police powers officials opposed
Cabinet has agreed to make its future boot camps as least boot-campy as possible.
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
Two years, little action: Slow progress on child safety reforms years after Malachi Subecz's murder
Two months since a scathing report, there is no update on how to better care for NZ kids.
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Children's abuse claims fail to convince jury in foster care case
It was alleged the kids were slapped, spat at, hit with a pipe and one was run over.
Oranga Tamariki flagged mother twice before serious abuse allegations
Daughter reports mother: The trial reveals years of alleged violence against children.
'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregivers
Four children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.