New ZealandJudge intervenes after 14-year-old girl faced second night in police cellsA lawyer says social workers are spending the night with youths as there are no beds.29 Nov 08:51 PM
PoliticsKainga Ora nightmare neighboursA 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.Watch29 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinister announces unit to investigate harm against children in careIt follows a slew of complaints about Oranga Tamariki.21 Nov 11:09 PM
PoliticsMinister 'cannot take personal responsibility' for inappropriate actions in youth boot campsIt follows concerns about use-of-force powers being given to staff. 21 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We were terrified': Ombudsman slams Oranga Tamariki for wrongful child upliftWatchdog says several upliftings of children should never have happened.17 Nov 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Abuse survivors deserve more than just moneyOPINION: 'A fundamental question [about abuse in state care] remains largely unspoken.'13 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsAbuse in Care Bill introduced to Parliament after PM makes historic apologyChristopher Luxon says sorry to the estimated 200,000 people abused in care over decades.12 Nov 12:18 AM
New Zealand'He was made to feel like a nobody': Troubled life of 12-year-old who took his own lifeBoy's death is one of six suspected youth suicides the coroner is examining in Whangārei.11 Nov 06:00 AM
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
