New ZealandKiwi kids reveal worst things about lockdownSecondary school students at higher decile schools had better overall wellbeing.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild Poverty: Govt was on track to meet reduction targets ... before Covid-19Govt needs to lift benefits and build more houses, Children's Commissioner says.01 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuKelvin Davis 'disturbed' by Oranga Tamariki's removal of foster childrenDavis is still refusing to publicly back his ministry's chief executive, Grainne Moss.25 Nov 11:42 PM
KahuMāori should get control of baby uplifts instead of OT - Children's CommissionThe Children's Commissioner has released his second report into child uplifts.22 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Shameful': A third of New Zealand 8-year-olds say they are bullied'This is the children telling us in their own words that this is happening.'09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElection 2020: What's the plan for welfare and child poverty? Policies comparedLabour is offering the carrot, National the stick, and other parties want a new approach.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandCheerleading coach who worked on kids TV show jailed for child abuse imagesNikola Marinovich worked on children's tv show What Now after his release from prison.18 Sep 03:53 AM
New ZealandChildren's Commissioner wants age of criminal responsibility raised to 14Andrew Becroft wants the minimum age of criminal responsibility raised from 10 years.23 Aug 09:28 PM
New Zealand'Very concerned': Oranga Tamariki newborn baby uplifts 'routine''Decisions were being made late, without expert advice... without whānau involvement.'06 Aug 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Systemic weakness': Paedophile cheerleading coach scandal deepens"Gaping holes through which predators can easily slip."30 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Morally reprehensible': Cheerleading gym knowingly hired convicted paedophile"I see now that I was wrong to engage him given his previous history."28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPaedophile who worked on What Now admits child abuse image chargesDisgraced paedophile who worked on kids' TV show admits fresh charges.27 Jul 11:24 PM
KahuChildren's care or protection: Calls for radical changes to be made to Family CourtMāori children represent 68 per cent of all children in state care in New Zealand.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMandatory police vetting call after paedophile worked on children's TV showJudge Andrew Becroft wants child protection laws strengthened to safeguard kids.29 Jun 06:54 AM
LifestyleKiwi mum and dad's crusade against pornCouple lift lid on disturbing online world our kids are exposed to in new documentary.20 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuBaby uplifts: Oranga Tamariki fires back, says report 'silent on the interest of babies'It came after the Children's Commissioner told often-harrowing stories about uplifts.08 Jun 12:16 AM
New ZealandBaby uplifts: Mother first discovered her baby would be uplifted into state care while she was in labourMother was halfway through labour when she learned her baby was to be taken.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Becroft: Our kids deserve a better futureComment: We owe it to the children to build their country back better than it was before.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHuman rights will still be monitored during Covid-19Children, elderly, mentally unwell and prisoners in care will have human rights monitored.02 Apr 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Becroft: If abused children can't speak, we need toCOMMENT: We amended the law to protect our money from fraud - time to do it for the kids.01 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuMāori babies five times more likely to be uplifted - reportIt's part of a review into how to keep more Māori babies in the care of their whānau.15 Jan 01:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's horrific bullying rate: How schools fight backFoon and Becroft call for mandatory anti-bullying schemes in schools.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHuge demand for 'big sibling' service in AucklandAn initiative which finds 'big siblings' for Auckland kids has struck a chord with Kiwis.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrified': Minister shocked that child sex offender was at abuse meetingsTracey Martin has instructed her officials to look into why this was allowed to happen.23 Sep 11:25 PM
New ZealandBaby uplifts: Distressing videos show police take newborns from mumsMore controversy for Oranga Tamariki procedures as two new videos emerge.05 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandCalls for Govt to target schoolyard over suicide and bullyingFather and scientist Ray Avery says New Zealand's bullying culture is "killing our kids".01 Sep 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChildren's Commissioner 'won't give Govt a free lunch'Comment: Free lunches just one facet of the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy.30 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuRevealed: Slain toddler is nephew of one of NZ's most notorious killersOranga Tamariki had been contacted by people concerned about Malcolm Bell's welfare.30 Jul 05:02 PM
Kahu'We are fed up': Māori-led Oranga Tamariki inquiry launches"We are not trusting Māori families to look after their own."12 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable': Oranga Tamariki staff harmed children in careAbusers include caregivers, parents, other children - and Oranga Tamariki staff members.04 Jul 08:51 PM
New Zealand'Nothing short of a revolution will do': Oranga Tamariki shake-upChildren's Commissioner Andrew Becroft says changes are significant and desperately needed30 Jun 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOranga Tamariki: Damned if it acts, damned if it doesn't, reviews damned necessaryEditorial: There must be an unflinching look at how bias and racism are driving policies.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandChildren's Commissioner to review child uplift polices after HB caseIt follows the attempted uplift of a Maori woman's baby in Hastings.16 Jun 07:34 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuMinister for Children announces inquiry; iwi says attempted uplifts continueMinister for Children has announced an inquiry by Oranga Tamariki into child uplifts.16 Jun 02:20 AM
