New Zealand'Should have known': 14yo dies in suspected suicide after Oranga Tamariki closes her fileMaaia Marshall was assessed three times as being a suicide risk before her death.07 Nov 07:38 AM
PoliticsLeaked doc reveals minister's admission of risks of allowing boot camp providers to use force against childrenThe Children's Commissioner is 'disappointed' she wasn't consulted.04 Nov 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'I birthed my niece and nephew': Auckland surrogate makes sister-in-law a mumLike the fictional Phoebe in Friends, Rebecca Haworth helped her brother become a dad.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pervasive deficits': Oranga Tamariki's practice under the microscope in baby's deathOranga Tamariki staff incorrectly handled concerns reported to them, a coroner found.29 Oct 04:07 AM
New Zealand'Grey, cold, lifeless': Coroner rules Ashton Cresswell died from 'violent, traumatic' injuriesThe 4-year-old died in his Pahīatua home in 2017.25 Oct 07:35 AM
New ZealandSocial worker assigned to three children fathers baby with their motherOranga Tamariki worker loses licence and is fined $22k for inappropriate relationship.25 Oct 06:00 AM
Politics‘Stinging’ criticism of OT's ‘failures’ in responding to claims of violence against children“The situation left the children at serious risk."24 Oct 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOranga Tamariki accepts reoffending possible as boot camp pilot teens return to communityThe three-month in-residence phase has finished but now the 'hard work is just beginning'.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMother of 'main leader' in rooftop protest speaks out, OT disputes 'no fresh air' claimPolice say seven youths have been charged with intentional damage.22 Oct 06:55 PM
New ZealandSeven youths charged over roof stand-off at youth justice facilityOranga Tamariki says teenagers 'hungry' and 'tired' after incident.22 Oct 08:10 AM
New ZealandYouths leave Wiri justice facility roof, PM pulls no punches on earlier demandsThe facility is the same site where a group were guided down with fast food last year.21 Oct 11:01 PM
CrimeBig Macs, cigarettes, a getaway car: 13 youths make demands atop of justice facilityMore 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.Watch21 Oct 05:31 PM
KahuAct copping the blame for much of the anti-Māori rhetoric, Seymour saysDavid Seymour looks back over 12 months in power.20 Oct 06:15 PM
New ZealandAbuse in care trial aborted for former staff at South Auckland boys’ home after one dayAllegations included sexual abuse, physical abuse and forced fights between children.18 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandLawyer decries Oranga Tamariki for children's lack of contact with parentsThe children have barely had contact with their parents in six months.17 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeDisturbing abuse claims surface in South Auckland boys' home trialThe Crown has alleged graphic sexual and physical violence.17 Oct 06:42 AM
PoliticsInquiry into Oranga Tamariki: Children’s Minister Karen Chhour says she welcomes scrutinyInquiry launched after concerns raised with Auditor-General.15 Oct 05:23 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki funding decisions under Auditor-General’s spotlightConcerns were raised about the agency's decision-making.14 Oct 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek Cheng'Intrusive': Inside the Govt's vision for boot camps, including new police powers officials opposedCabinet has agreed to make its future boot camps as least boot-campy as possible.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo years, little action: Slow progress on child safety reforms years after Malachi Subecz's murderTwo months since a scathing report, there is no update on how to better care for NZ kids.30 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe biggest reasons for failing university entranceWhat's stopping young Kiwis from gaining entry to university?27 Sep 01:32 AM
CrimeChildren's abuse claims fail to convince jury in foster care caseIt was alleged the kids were slapped, spat at, hit with a pipe and one was run over.26 Sep 11:36 PM
CrimeOranga Tamariki flagged mother twice before serious abuse allegationsDaughter reports mother: The trial reveals years of alleged violence against children.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregiversFour children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.18 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsYouth justice watchdogs looking to assess Govt's boot camp pilotThe Children's Minister says she's encouraged by the results so far.16 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki investigating alleged assault at youth justice facilityIncident occurred last week and required involvement of police.06 Sep 04:53 AM
Crime'He ran me over': Three caregivers on trial for alleged abuse of foster childrenThree foster parents are on trial facing dozens of charges of ill-treatment and neglect.04 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton child homicide: Boy allegedly attacked with hammer as he sleptThe boy died from his injuries and two other victims were seriously hurt.03 Sep 07:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Act's thinly-veiled attack on the TreatyOPINION: It’s time that Karen Chhour took ownership of her actions.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fundamental problems' at Oranga Tamariki, warns OmbudsmanBoshier says Oranga Tamariki 'has a long way to go' to regain trust.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him backThe mother involved speaks to the Herald, in her first interview.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen pulls out of boot camp pilot after two weeksBoot camp pilot includes military drills, daily routines, and therapeutic sessions.14 Aug 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Blood on their hands': Father of baby who died suddenly warned OT infant 'not safe' before tragedyPolice investigating the death of a 2-month-old boy say the death is 'unexplained'.08 Aug 11:50 PM
