New ZealandCYF would have engaged with Kahuis if told of environment, inquest hearsCYF would "almost certainly" have got involved with the Kahui family had it known of the hostile environment the twins were living in.03 Nov 06:24 AM
New ZealandEx-CYF caregiver accused of abuseA former Child, Youth and Family caregiver is accused of sexual abuse of girls spanning 23 years in a two-week trial starting today.18 Oct 12:42 AM
New ZealandWife-bashing counsellor's name secrecyA man who is now a marriage guidance counsellor threw his wife into a door frame, splitting her head open, then dragged her down the hall.15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo checks on mother of drowned baby: CYFChild, Youth and Family has admitted it did not carry out checks before letting a family resume caring for its baby two days before it drowned in a bathtub.28 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandMurder accused knew CPR, court toldA woman accused of murdering her baby son by leaving him alone in the bath knew CPR but did not try to resuscitate him because she thought it was too late, a court has been told.12 Aug 05:11 AM
New ZealandAccused mother asked for helpA mother accused of murdering her baby said she felt "incapable" of looking after her children.12 Aug 01:45 AM
New ZealandCYF 'oversight' in drowned baby caseA CYF supervisor says an oversight meant a parental assessment was not carried out for a baby boy who was returned to his parents and allegedly drowned by his mother.11 Aug 03:01 AM
New Zealand12-year-old drug dealer stuns schoolA drug dealing 12-year-old took a kilogram of cannabis to sell to his mates at an intermediate school.07 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Time to wake up to reality of child-bashing shameToday's column may offend, so if you're of delicate mind, turn the page now. 07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSex offenders moved to CBDConvicted sex offenders are being paroled to the CBD where they have been caught associating with underage prostitutes.31 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandCYF's involvement with baby to be reviewed CYF has been involved with the family of six-month-old Cezar Taylor, who died last night from non-accidental head injuries, numerous times over recent years.29 Jul 06:35 AM
New ZealandGovernment toughens up on knivesThe Government is moving to increase maximum sentences for knife-related offences while beefing up education and placing restrictions on the sale of knives.05 Jul 04:28 AM
New ZealandGirls of 12 working in 'young red light area', say policePolice are worried by a rise in underage prostitution in downtown Auckland, where girls as young as 12 are selling themselves for sex.11 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandRise in underage prostitutes working Auckland streetsPolice say increasing numbers of girls as young as 12 are working as prostitutes in Auckland's city centre.11 Jun 07:26 AM
