Children’s Minister Karen Chhour firm on Oranga Tamariki amendment bill
Placing in-need Māori children within their extended family or iwi no longer necessary.
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'I felt like a criminal': Mum's Oranga Tamariki vindication
The complainant said it was the worst time of her life.
Former Oranga Tamariki boss tapped to set up new regulation ministry
Controversial former head of Ministry for Children now establishing regulation ministry.
Editorial: The nation is failing its most vulnerable
OPINION: Two reports in the past week paint a bleak picture for Kiwi kids.
OT report 'extremely distressing': Disabled mother’s newborn uplifted from hospital
One youth was held for five years longer than his parent had agreed to in respite care.
'I want answers:' Mother of teen who died in Oranga Tamariki care gives evidence
Ana Ransfield received the worst call possible - eight hours too late.
'Horrendous and unacceptable': Children knocked unconscious, bashed with chairs under OT care
The ministry’s Safety in Care report shows 9 per cent of children in its care were harmed.
Cot death: Baby may have been saved if Oranga Tamariki had helped with bedding, says coroner
Silongo Mafi, 3 months old, died while sharing a bed with his mother.
What kids who commit serious crimes have in common
Haami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.
Why is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?
Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.
Over 50 burgers, 100 wings and 28 pizzas: What it took to get youth off OT roofs
Oranga Tamariki have revealed the meals that helped coaxed youths off the roof.
James Whakaruru’s killer denied release in Parole Board review
Benny Haerewa served 12 years for killing his partner's son in Hawke's Bay in 1999.
Oranga Tamariki staff and three youths injured in fight at justice facility
Five young people - all over the age of 17 - instigated the fight.
Two arrests on Auckland motorways as Te Pāti Māori protests disperse
Te Pāti Māori says protests planned today are 'just the start' - taking aim at new Govt.
Teen mum inflicts brain injury on baby, only feeds him sugar and water
The injured boy is likely to experience significant health and developmental issues.
Man who killed toddler was on bail and just been allowed access to children
His conditions were varied after CYFs said it had no safety concerns about him.
Slain toddler’s family asked OT to uplift him amid concerns he was in ‘danger’
The relative alleged Baby Ru was 'in danger', and suggested he be uplifted 'asap'.
Midwife who exposed Oranga Tamariki uplift scandal dies
Ripeka Ormsby was the 'quiet hero' behind significant child welfare reforms.
'No one would listen': Child put in care of attempted-murderer dad
Oranga Tamariki has apologised and offered the mother a payment of $4500.
Oranga Tamariki report: Three staffers charged, 22 removed from youth residences
Of 46 complaints since June, 28 have been referred to police.