New ZealandKahui advice ignoredA key recommendation in the landmark coroner's finding into the Kahui twins' deaths has been ignored by the Government in its child abuse white paper.11 Oct 05:18 AM
New ZealandGovt to track at-risk kidsA database of about 30,000 "at risk" children is to be created and accessed by government workers without parental knowledge as part of an overhaul of laws tackling child cruelty.10 Oct 11:50 PM
OpinionSimon CollinsWhite Paper misses opportunityThe proposed new multi-agency plans for each child, backed by an IT system accessible by all agencies, should have been set up years ago, writes Simon Collins.10 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandHow the new system will workThe new child protection system will bring teachers, doctors and social services together to protect each of New Zealand's 20,000 to 30,000 most vulnerable children.10 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCut super to save at-risk kids pleaTwo of New Zealand's top children's doctors are proposing an increase in the state pension age to pay for more services to stop child abuse.09 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPet and human abuse link probedThe connection between animal abuse and the abuse of humans will be explored at this year's New Zealand Companion Animal Conference.08 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandBoy given black eye for tantrumA Rotorua man has been sentenced for giving his 6-year-old stepson a black eye by elbowing him in the face while he was having a tantrum over being buckled into his car seat.05 Oct 12:02 AM
New ZealandToddler’s hands burned in boiling waterA mother is accused of immersing her 2-year-old son's hands in boiling water then failing to seek medical treatment for at least eight months.04 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFall in abuse case figures raises hopesChild protection officials believe New Zealand may be finally tackling its child abuse problem after the first drop in abuse cases for at least eight years.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSex abuse teacher: Inquiry beginsAn Education Ministry inquiry into sex abuse by Far North teacher James Parker will begin this week, but no children will be questioned.09 Sep 11:15 PM
