Crown witness: Abuse normal at former CYF worker's home
Crown witness alleges sexual abuse and drug use was common at Opetaia's home.
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The arrest relates to an incident at Stellin Memorial Park, Northland on January 9.
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'We have nothing to hide': Police photographing policy under review
The review follows reports of young Māori being photographed illegally in Wairarapa.
School Strike 4 Climate NZ to reignite movement in 2021
Organisers say an intergenerational protest will be held outside Parliament on January 26.
Teenage father shot 'unwanted daughter'
Logan Kruckenberg-Anderson decided he did not want to care for his newborn baby.
Teen won't deny charges related to school lockdown
The boy appeared in Porirua Youth Court today. No more charges will be laid against him.
Demerit points bill oversimplifies youth justice system, expert says
A demerit system approach is 'trying to simplify something that isn't simple', he said.
'Tragic': Mental health disorders linked to deadly physical illness
Researchers examined 3.2 million New Zealander's hospital records.
Comment: Whangamatā unrest - is this the sort of policing we want in NZ?
COMMENT: We should want those who are enforcing the law to do so lawfully.
Police photographing young Māori: IPCA, Privacy Commissioner investigates
IPCA and the Privacy Commissioner are launching a joint official investigation.
Police watchdog launches nationwide probe into photography policy
The Independent Police Conduct Authority will look at how widespread the practice is.
'Entirely corrosive and unhelpful': Call for investigation into police photographing
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft said what was being described was shocking.
Teens robbed at gunpoint near St Luke's mall for shoes, phones
Armed police responded to the incident and later located the six involved.
Wairarapa youths stopped and photographed by police
Multiple reports were made of police officers stopping and photographing young Māori.
'Damage, noise and mess': Ten cars seized by cops after illegal street races
Irritation at boy racer disorder leads to cars being impounded.
Youth in court on firearms charges after school lockdown granted bail
The youth will be supervised 24/7 and will be electronically monitored.
250,000 Kiwis estimated to have been abused in state and faith based care
Report shows the number of people passing through care possibly six times higher.
Kids want your presence - more than presents
Opinion: Kids list families, friends and pets as most important to making them happy.
Clean teens: Why are more young Kiwis snubbing drugs, smoking and booze?
New study aims to get to the bottom of curious "megatrend" among cleaner-living teens.
Kids' challenge axes chocolate bars for breakfast
Some students ate chocolate bars for breakfast, and struggled to walk for one minute.
Youth in court after school lockdown
The boy has appeared in the Youth Court this morning.
'Brutal': Father arrested as two children found beheaded
The father, a personal trainer described as "mellow" and "reliable", has been arrested.
Youth brawl, disorder reported in suburb
Contrary to witness reports, police did not believe the incident was gang-related.
Coroner rules out gas poisoning as Hamilton baby's cause of death
A pathologist has found the 3-month-old died from septicaemia.
Three young people arrested after vehicle crashes into police car
A vehicle collided with a police car on Stead St this evening.
Kelvin Davis and Oranga Tamariki: 'There will be a handover of power to Māori'
Can Kelvin Davis rebuild Māori trust in Oranga Tamariki?
Kelvin Davis 'disturbed' by Oranga Tamariki's removal of foster children
Davis is still refusing to publicly back his ministry's chief executive, Grainne Moss.
Defiant Oranga Tamariki boss says she will not quit
Grainne Moss insists she's committed to the agency to make change.
Kāpiti teens share harrowing stories of hardship
The Kāpiti Youth Support centre helped these teens turn their lives around and find hope.
Children with fetal alcohol syndrome facing two-year wait for an assessment
Long waiting list fuelled by poor policies, toxic drinking culture, under-resourced staff.
Starship calls on Kiwis to help children this festive season
Home for Christmas? Nearly 200 young Kiwis won't be - they will be in Starship hospital.
Dilworth School sex abuse investigation: Fifth accused loses name suppression
Another man involved in the Dilworth School sex abuse case has lost name suppression.