New Zealand'Not their responsibility': Will Tom Phillips' children be asked to reveal dad's accomplices?The Prime Minister expects an inquiry into the handling of the case.14 Sep 09:24 PM
New ZealandCoroner: Agencies 'failed to protect' baby boy murdered by meth-addicted dadCoroner finds a 'suite' of agency failures - police and OT accept making errors.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing Marokopa kids face challenges rejoining society: Psychologist Tom Phillips and a child were allegedly caught on CCTV breaking into Piopio Superette.29 Aug 07:08 AM
PremiumNew ZealandLaw expert urges Clean Slate Act review after teacher hid convictions, abused girls21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsYouth justice meth use & fight clubs? OT can't find evidence to back Labour MP's claims12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandParents' anger as sex offending Akl teacher travels abroad while young victim awaits closure06 Aug 01:09 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki ordered to pay $108,000 over battle to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parents28 Jul 10:21 PM
New ZealandWoman adopts ex-partner’s baby to save her from meth exposure, non-accidental injury28 Jul 07:00 AM
Auckland'Mum, I’m a strong boy aren’t I?’ Murdered 5-year-old's mother breaks down in court over final phone call with son 14 Jul 02:41 AM
WorldHuge changes after $150m childcare wipe-outChildcare giant G8 Education adds CCTV to centres after abuse allegations.09 Jul 02:41 AM
LifestyleHow to handle your child's attention-seeking behavioursMy 7-year-old daughter loves to talk in a baby voice. What should I do?03 Jul 12:44 AM
PoliticsMinister ditches agency's Māori name, forming new group instead of ‘Māori-only one’ She wants the group to represent more than just Māori.27 Jun 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Peter Mutabazi turned a childhood of hardship into hope for foster kids'I know there’s hope because I am the example. I overcame.'17 Jun 06:00 PM
World'Discarded': Mass grave excavation uncovers Ireland's dark history of child burialsA 2021 report found 9000 children died in Ireland's mother-and-baby homes.15 Jun 04:48 AM
PoliticsThe 'sobering' report on Māori kids in the system: ‘My dreams will come true...even if it takes a while’The “oranga tamariki system” includes Oranga Tamariki, police and several ministries. 11 Jun 03:11 AM
New ZealandHow 'shameful' violence led to Ashton's death, yet no one was charged with causing itAshton’s mother and partner were convicted of neglect, not causing his death.02 Jun 08:08 PM
PoliticsPolice response to family violence questioned: NGOs considering ‘stab vests’ for staffMinister Karen Chhour's advisory group is flagging serious risks of injury or death. 19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: School leaders deal with social media's harm every Monday morningOPINION: Schools report increased anxiety and insomnia from social media use.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow to address stranger danger with your children effectivelyTwo alleged child abduction attempts occurred in Auckland this week.08 May 07:50 AM
PoliticsAbuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid paymentGovt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.01 May 12:53 AM
KahuMāori rights advocate calls out minister over ‘race-baiting’ on school lunchesTina Ngata criticised Minister Chhour for comments on Māori families.09 Apr 01:33 AM
KahuAbuse survivor: Why 'By Māori For Māori' isn't always the answerEugene Ryder on why the right person for the job doesn't always share your whakapapa. 08 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandWoman suffers more physical abuse after OT file shown to her child’s father 'Grievous' Oranga Tamariki privacy breaches have been exposed in a new report.23 Mar 10:20 PM
New Zealand‘Deeply regrettable’: School lunch burns student, prompting safety probeDavid Seymour apologised to the principal for the lunch incident.06 Mar 09:45 PM
OpinionWillow-Jean Prime: Govt needs to rethink failed boot camp strategyOPINION: 330+ community services lose funding; critics advocate proven local programmes.11 Dec 04:15 PM
KahuGovt ministries clash with report on treatment of disabled childrenGovt accepts 12 recommendations, pledges to improve care at Hikitia Te Wairua facility.04 Dec 09:40 PM
PoliticsLeaked doc reveals minister's admission of risks of allowing boot camp providers to use force against childrenThe Children's Commissioner is 'disappointed' she wasn't consulted.04 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'I still hate you:' Dad jailed for subjecting sons to years of sadistic abuseJudge Bayley: 'No one is able to erase the ongoing harm you have caused your sons.'26 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsYouth justice watchdogs looking to assess Govt's boot camp pilotThe Children's Minister says she's encouraged by the results so far.16 Sep 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fundamental problems' at Oranga Tamariki, warns OmbudsmanBoshier says Oranga Tamariki 'has a long way to go' to regain trust.21 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuOranga Tamariki told to address youth offendingIt is one of five new instructions to Oranga Tamariki by Children’s Minister Karen Chhour.08 Aug 06:46 PM
New ZealandOutcry over Tākai closureWhānau support workers express frustration at the loss of parenting resource.08 Aug 05:00 PM
