New ZealandNo room: Judge begs Oranga Tamariki for secure bed for 'chronic high-risk' young personJudge desperate for secure placement for youngster but OT repeatedly says 'no beds'.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Harmful': Youth have no trust in controlling 'care' environmentsYouth care residences kept youngsters for too long, affecting their safety and wellbeing.08 Aug 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt comms spending increases 50% in four yearsCommunications outgoings are up to $89m from $57m.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Please, mummy, don't let them take me': Mum on the run - police uplift young girl on Ruapehu slopesThe girl was crying and pleading with her mother: 'Why do I have to go?'17 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuOranga Tamariki wrong not to follow up abuse reports, review findsAgency got it wrong by not investigating 9 out of 14 reports of possible abuse or neglect.11 Jul 08:43 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki investigation: Christchurch care home to closeChildren's Minister Kelvin Davis says there could be more abuse allegations to come.01 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki investigation: Staff stood down after child restraint incidentSir Wira Gardiner says a social worker has been assigned to the young person involved.30 Jun 12:33 AM
New ZealandConvicted paedophile back behind bars after contacting Auckland girl'These guys don't come with 'danger' stamped on their head'.14 May 11:23 PM
New ZealandPolice, Oranga Tamariki conclude Gloriavale interviewsPolice say they "are undertaking a comprehensive review of Gloriavale matters".07 May 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe new Napier emergency whare proving care to kids as young as 3"It's common for kids to run. But we haven't had one person try. They want to be there."30 Apr 06:00 PM
Kahu'Structural racism': Waitangi Tribunal blasts Oranga TamarikiTribunal says it's time for Māori to "reclaim their space".30 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand116 times in 5 years: DHB's calls to police, Oranga Tamariki over suspected child abuse"Our staff should be recognised for the difference they make to those kids."29 Apr 11:23 PM
New Zealand'No answers': Police stumped by toddler's death in state carePolice have no idea how Deajay Parkinson-Batt died while in Oranga Tamariki care.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuThird generation in NZ's gang scene: Woman's escape from cycle of violence"This lifestyle, it's intergenerational," says survivor who's managed to break the chain.23 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuCYFS should have checked Baby Royal within 24 hrs - weeks later, he was deadCYFS report says social workers should have seen 'vulnerable' baby within 24 to 48 hours.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAutistic boy's brutal death: A father's grief 'trapped in the pain'Grieving dad: "I cherished every second with him".14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrown witness: Abuse normal at former CYF worker's homeCrown witness alleges sexual abuse and drug use was common at Opetaia's home.12 Feb 06:57 AM
New ZealandAutistic boy's brutal death: Coroner slams Govt agencies which missed red flags"Naive" social workers accepted stories of boy's violent stepfather before death.12 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Cyfs caregiver ran home full of 'violence, fear and abuse' - CrownHe faces 33 charges relating to 8 boys including multiple counts of sexual abuse.10 Feb 09:58 PM
CrimeTrial begins for former Cyfs worker accused of sexually abusing boysOpetaia faces multiple charges of sexual violation and indecent assault.09 Feb 07:19 AM
New ZealandSurrogacy horror: Kiwi parents are having to share custody with surrogateA mother had her dream of a 'perfect family' dashed when a surrogate changed her mind.23 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuOranga Tamariki boss' resignation 'beginning of end', Māori leaders sayTime for a "reset": "This is the beginning of the end of Oranga Tamariki as we know it."21 Jan 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuKelvin Davis and Oranga Tamariki: 'There will be a handover of power to Māori'Can Kelvin Davis rebuild Māori trust in Oranga Tamariki?29 Nov 05:00 AM
KahuKelvin Davis 'disturbed' by Oranga Tamariki's removal of foster childrenDavis is still refusing to publicly back his ministry's chief executive, Grainne Moss.25 Nov 11:42 PM
KahuDefiant Oranga Tamariki boss says she will not quitGrainne Moss insists she's committed to the agency to make change.25 Nov 02:24 AM
KahuDavis refuses to say if he has confidence in Oranga Tamariki bossDavis says he will be meeting with officials to discuss Oranga Tamariki's leadership.06 Nov 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the tragic death of Baby RoyalSocial workers should have visited baby after concerns raised just weeks before his death.20 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan sexually abused in state care still fighting for apology"I don't call myself a survivor because I am still waiting to be rescued."24 Sep 02:10 AM
New ZealandOur son died while in care: 'I just don't know what happened''I can't be angry because I just don't know what's happened to my son.'01 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuQuick-thinking cousins help kuia after heart attackCousins help kuia after she suffers a heart attack in her garden.16 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Very concerned': Oranga Tamariki newborn baby uplifts 'routine''Decisions were being made late, without expert advice... without whānau involvement.'06 Aug 04:22 AM
KahuChildren's care or protection: Calls for radical changes to be made to Family CourtMāori children represent 68 per cent of all children in state care in New Zealand.26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurvey shows principals lack confidence in Oranga TamarikiThe survey showed 44 principals said there has been no dramatic improvements since CYF.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen murderer escaped more than an hour before Oranga Tamariki staff noticedMore details emerge on how a teen killer escaped from a youth justice residence.06 Jul 01:38 AM
