New ZealandBusinessman preyed on teen babysittersVictims angry after John Condon jailed for less than five years.16 Oct 12:19 AM
New ZealandAppalling allegation: Female social worker groomed teen with drugs, pornOranga Tamariki suspends woman charged with "deeply upsetting" teen sex allegations.05 Oct 10:48 PM
KahuIwi-based remand scheme for young Northland offendersNorthland youth remand service will keep serious offenders out of jail before sentencing.30 Sep 07:00 PM
CrimeBook aims to help others affected by abuseAnnasophia Calman wants her book about state care to help others dealing with abuse.17 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandNew rules for kids hurt in state careAbout 12% of kids have been harmed in state care - the ministry is now watching closely.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice push for social worker team for child protection'Staff resourcing a challenge,' emails show, but new team could 'relieve some pressure'.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk, abuse, force-feeding: Horrific early childhood education complaintsReport highlights all complaints Ministry received from the past year.11 Jul 02:05 AM
New ZealandGluckman report: Help them earlier to beat crimeEarly intervention - not boot camps - are key to reducing youth crime, a new report says.11 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandHow children in state care are being failedHerald on Sunday investigation reveals how often kids are moved between caregivers.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex-related complaint at primary schoolThe Ministry of Education learned of a 'serious allegation' in February.03 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandRecord 163 complaints upheld against NZ preschoolsOfficials cancelled the licences of 23 childcare services after complaints in 2016.12 Apr 04:45 AM
New Zealand12 Questions: Big-data expert Rhema VaithianathanRhema Vaithianathan has hit the news with a study on Kiwi kids.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSocial worker team to tackle child abuseSpecialist team of social workers to work with police after baby boy's death.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe making of a murdererJaden Stroobant was jailed for murder. What led him down this brutal, violent path?11 Feb 11:56 PM
New ZealandKey failures in care of dead CYF teenReview reveals failures in teen's care under CYF.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuOriwa Kemp speaks about Nia Glassie, lifeOriwa Kemp was jailed for the abuse of Nia Glassie. Today she speaks for the first time.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSex abuse teen accused of raping 9yo cousinGirl wrote a heartbreaking letter to her mum telling of the alleged abuse.18 Dec 06:35 AM
KahuMoko: Kiwis not happy with monitoring, says ministerDeaths a tragedy, but mInister says 'no' to children's register.13 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCarers' teen son jailed for sexually abusing foster kidsA teenager has been jailed for sexually abusing children placed in his family's care.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKids in care: Search for relatives will look widerThe Children's Commissioner has called for efforts to involve wider whānau in child cases.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen let down by carersWARNING: This article, or links to it, contains information about suicide.18 Nov 04:00 PM
Entertainment12 Questions: Khylee Quince12 Questions: AUT senior law lecturer Khylee Quince backs a more Maori approach.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSex-accused continued job with teensVictim's mother furious man was allowed to work with public while awaiting trial.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand$17m price tag on CYFS overhaulAn overhaul of CYFS cost nearly $17.5 million, figures released to the Herald show.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily with rare bone condition homelessFamily with brittle bone disease living in a motel because they cannot find a house.18 Oct 04:01 AM
New ZealandFrom wagging school to robbing dairies: A 15yo's life of crimeBy age 15, Morrocco Mal Tai was well-known to police. Here is his story.14 Oct 05:57 AM
New ZealandMinistry considers coroners comments about suicidal teenWellington teen ended her life after being cyberbullied and helping prosecute her father.05 Oct 12:03 AM
KahuMoko inquest: A tale of two mothersAt the heart of Moko's shocking death were two young mothers struggling to cope.04 Oct 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 'bad dream' death of Isaiah NeilBaby left to die in a hot car while his mum and grandma used drugs, reports Jared Savage.22 Sep 08:13 PM
New ZealandHot car death - Dad: 'I should be in jail'EXCLUSIVE: The father of a baby left to die in a hot car says his sentence was too light.22 Sep 06:26 PM
KahuMoko inquest: Who knew what - and when - before Moko Rangitoheriri was killed?The Herald breaks down the evidence at the inquest into the death of Moko.05 Sep 05:49 PM
KahuMoko inquest: Who knew what - and when?The Herald breaks down who knew what - and when - before Moko was killed.01 Sep 03:53 AM
New ZealandSocial worker: No concerns over Moko's living arrangementsSecond day of Moko inquest hears evidence from social worker.31 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuWhy did Moko die? Coroner to probeCoroner to probe Moko's horrific death - and what can be done to stop more children dying29 Aug 06:30 AM