New ZealandCYF used 'inappropriate force' on teensTeens were unlawfully detained for weeks on end in the seclusion wing of a youth justice facility run by Child Youth and Family, according to its own senior staff.11 Oct 05:11 PM
New Zealand$50k scheme to help steer youth from gangsWith gangs deeply ingrained in Hawke's Bay, a new government initiative to steer youth away from them could provide lasting benefit 04 Oct 05:02 PM
CrimeBrutal carjacking: Teen appears in courtA teenager has appeared in court in relation to a brutal carjacking in Panmure last week which left a 65-year-old woman in hospital.20 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandCYF blamed for kids in police cellsA Dunedin youth advocate has hit out at Child, Youth and Family after young offenders have had to spend time in police cells.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKids abandoned while mum partiesA mother-of-four children was "in the grips of an extended drinking binge" when her four young children were found walking along a busy Hamilton street on their own.10 Sep 11:19 PM
New ZealandSpecial needs kids need more supportA mother of two special needs children says sending your child to school feels more like babysitting than an education.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Opinion'Vulnerable' label harmful for serviceCOMMENT: If we do have to name this "new" ministry, one that builds on strengths, provides hope, and recognises resiliency must surely be a better choice.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Criminal lives of couple who killed little MokoCourt documents reveal criminal histories and rocky relationship before pair killed Moko.11 Jul 02:16 AM
New ZealandMoko's mum: 'I have pain in my heart'Mother of 3-year-old killed by caregivers breaks down in court as pair are jailed for highest manslaughter sentence handed out in New Zealand.27 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandLive blog: Tears for Moko as judge hands down sentenceRallies across the country for toddler who was beaten, tortured and killed, as Tania Shailer and David Haerewa jailed for 17 years each.27 Jun 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Campaign of violence' against MokoThe man and woman who pleaded guilty to killing Taupo 3-year-old Moko Sayviah Rangitoheriri have been sentenced to 17 years each at the High Court in Rotorua.27 Jun 01:42 AM
New ZealandDad of slain twins a grandfather at 30Chris Kahui has become a grandfather - on the 10th anniversary of the death of his baby twin sons who were murdered in 2006.21 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLifting the lid on kids in careVulnerable youths were at risk in a youth justice residence, while other facilities have an institutional feel and "prison-like" secure care, says a report.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe short, tragic lives of Nia and MokoNia Glassie and Moko Rangitoheriri were both beaten to death at the age of 3.18 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDavid Rutherford: Privacy at risk in child safety pushCOMMENT: Our government departments are setting up new data-sharing systems that New Zealanders ought to discuss, writes David Rutherford.12 Apr 10:53 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Report nails what's really importantCOMMENT: New Zealand has no shortage of tea-stained reports about the failures of Child Youth and Family and its hard-working, well-meaning staff.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Super-CYF' ready for numbersThe new "Super-CYF" department unveiled yesterday will take responsibility for about one in five Kiwi children at some point in their childhoods.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCYF shake-up: What you need to knowAll or almost all state care for children may go to non-government agencies in a radical reform of child protection being unveiled today.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFoster parents in line for $80 paymentFoster parents could be in for a pay rise of about $80 a week in a major review of the care system now before the Cabinet.12 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessCracking cartels an unfinished businessTackling anti-competitive behaviour is one of new dame's many missions.12 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessNew Year Honours: Dame Paula RebstockDame Paula Rebstock has called on the New Zealand community to take vulnerable young children "into their hearts and homes" as she seeks to apply an investment approach at one of the country's most controversial agencies.30 Dec 07:24 PM
BusinessWorst PR curveballs of 2015From the flag debate to the outrage surrounding the TPPA, this year the government was at the centre of the country's three biggest PR challenges.28 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandFormer foster child driven by upbringingWhen Daryl Brougham was 11, his social worker said: "Daryl, the way you're going, you're going to end up in jail."01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPregnant teen 'left in limbo'Child Youth and Family could not find anywhere for teen to go after her arrest.02 Oct 05:30 AM
OpinionAnnah Stretton: Work with Mum to keep kids homeRather than placing children in foster care the state should be helping to strengthen their family unit.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Cash cow' boy loses transportThe disabled boy social workers said was being used by his alcoholic mother and her boyfriend has lost access to a vehicle specially modified to meet his needs.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnalysing catalogue of miseryIt is a grim glimpse of the front line of social work - an 1100-page dossier of abuse and misery cataloguing the life of Benjamin*.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlcoholic mum used boy as 'cash cow'Severely disabled child used by his alcoholic mother and her boyfriend to access up to $80,000 in benefits.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHolding girl in cell for days 'unacceptable'It is extraordinary that a West Auckland teenager was held in police station cells for four days because CYFs could not find a bed for her, Labour says.27 Sep 10:37 PM
New ZealandMore talk needed around actively encouraging parents to stop having kidsSocial Development Minister Anne Tolley says it's "very difficult" to stop negligent parents having more children but the country needed to have the discussion.27 Sep 12:23 AM
New Zealand'We need a better system'After a string of restructures of Child Youth and Family, Minister of Social Development Anne Tolley says she will fully implement the recommendations of an expert panel looking into children in state care.25 Sep 10:38 PM
OpinionRichard Wagstaff: Private interests won't help vulnerable kidsThe idea of Serco being responsible for a pipeline guiding children through their lives from cradle to grave - from CYF to prison - sounds like something from a dystopian novel, writes Richard Wagstaff.25 Sep 02:17 AM
New ZealandTolley apologises over Serco link to CYFThe Green Party has won an apology from the Social Development Minister after it was confirmed Serco staff members had visited Child, Youth and Family sites.24 Sep 04:33 AM
