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
New ZealandScathing report on CYF's performanceA review panel is scathing of CYF's performance, saying the system is focused on immediate risks and containing costs at the expense of tackling harm.23 Sep 09:38 PM
New ZealandMapping the cost of our at-risk kidsEvery person in the country aged up to 17 has been screened for factors that could later see their life take a turn for the worse - and cost taxpayers.15 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAnton Blank: Maori bias colours CYF decisionsWe must create strategies to address negative ethnic stereotypes which result in too many tamariki put into care, writes Anton Blank.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandFlat packs give teens a leg up"These kids just need a chance, it's really hard at 17, they are too old to be in the system but too young to have rights."01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandA child abuse solution beyond CYFFixing child abuse and neglect is all about building relationships with families in need, social workers say.30 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHow we can save vulnerable kidsFixing child abuse and neglect is all about building relationships with families in need, social workers say.30 Aug 08:24 AM
New ZealandMore support required to help kids in need, says Children's CommissionerMore financial support is needed for caregivers of vulnerable children to do their job properly, says Children's Commissioner Russell Wills.29 Aug 03:40 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Report paves way for CYF redesignChildren's Commissioner Russell Wills has done the Government a huge favour with his State of Care report this week, whether he intended to or not.28 Aug 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: CYF reforms can't come soon enoughThe shortcomings at Child, Youth and Family reflect an agency that hasn't coped with a significant switch in societal attitudes to child abuse.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dump and run' culture at CYFA damning report on Child, Youth and Family says 117 New Zealand children were abused in care last year - and some have had up to 60 placements.26 Aug 09:16 PM
New ZealandCYF staffer had sex with teenagerA staffer working for Child, Youth and Family started a sexual relationship with a boy in the teen unit where she worked.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrial of CYF caregiver continuesA former CYF social worker has admitted in court to shortcomings from her and the department resulted in a "vulnerable" teenager being returned to the home where he claims he was physically abused.19 Jun 02:19 AM
New ZealandCaregiver knocked out teenager's teethA Gisborne teenager told police he had been abused for years by his CYF-appointed caregiver, who was so cruel she knocked out his teeth with a knife-sharpening steel.17 Jun 06:30 AM
LifestyleFoster duo seek status of parentsFrustrated foster parents have to get permission every time their foster child needs major medical treatment, changes schools or the family move.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCYF in child abuse predictor trialsA mathematical model designed to predict children at risk of abuse will be trialled with data about children reported to Child, Youth and Family.20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand24 foster homes in 18 yearsAs a young boy, Daryl Brougham thought his name was Daryl Foster. He lived in at least 24 foster homes until the age of 18.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFast-track settlements for victimsMore than 860 victims who were abused while in state care have been given the option of a fast-track settlement.07 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandCustody deaths may face less scrutinyThe deaths of vulnerable people who are in state care or custody could have less independent scrutiny if proposed law changes go ahead.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo appeal for teacher charged with abuseA Northland teacher convicted of sexually abusing two girls and physically abusing six children placed in his care by Child Youth and Family has had an appeal against his conviction dismissed.30 Apr 02:59 AM
New ZealandCYF to get complete overhaulThe Government has announced it wants Child Youth and Family completely overhauled and modernised and has asked Paula Rebstock to lead the work.01 Apr 01:22 AM
