OpinionOpinion: Why Melania's rare speeches captivate WashingtonMelania Trump spoke at a White House event for military mothers on Thursday.12 May 05:31 AM
World'American horror': US accused of 'abducting' toddler whose parents were deported Venezuela calls for her immediate return, denouncing the US actions.28 Apr 11:03 PM
OpinionOpinion: Karen Chhour is not the only voice that needs to be heard on state care and abuseOPINION: Tupua Urlich responds to Children's Minister's moves on repealing section 7AA.28 May 08:45 PM
New ZealandStand in the corner for 3 weeks - child punished for 'peeking at birthday gift'16 Jun 02:51 AM
New ZealandKiwi in Oz who stabbed boyfriend overturns '501' deportation along with dozens of others11 Jun 05:04 PM
New ZealandTragic memories of older sister enduring foster care abuse to protect younger siblings25 Sep 06:25 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Hero foster parents need more help, resourcesCOMMENT: Foster parents don't get enough support and resources - and society need them.02 Jul 06:18 PM
New ZealandHow children in state care are being failedHerald on Sunday investigation reveals how often kids are moved between caregivers.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki getting $270m over for next four years"There's nothing more important to New Zealand than the wellbeing of its children."17 May 02:39 AM
New ZealandIHC cuts leave Dunedin families in limboIHC has signalled it will stop providing home support, contract board and foster care.09 Apr 10:21 PM
WorldSeeking custody - and answersThe sister of the San Bernardino shooter has spent months trying to adopt her niece, but so far is only allowed to see her in six-hour regular visits.30 Nov 07:21 AM
Kahu'He passed that hell down to his children'Tanya Quedley, 48, was sexually abused by her own father from age 9 or 10 until she ran away at 14.29 Nov 06:15 PM
KahuHow this woman will save our childrenThe new Vulnerable Children's Ministry wants to recruit 1000 more foster parents in a dramatic bid to improve the quality of state care for children.23 Oct 06:42 PM
New ZealandBig Dyls offers himself up for good causeBig Dyls (Dylan Cossey) from <i>The Block NZ</i> is auctioning off a surf lesson, to raise money for a cause close to home.30 Sep 05:00 AM
OpinionMoira Lawler: Finding better ways to help troubled familiesThe CYF review panel recommends a child-centred system, "where the voices and needs of children and young people are at the forefront of everything the agency does".12 Oct 09:08 PM
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 ZealandAcquitted carers still labelled 'abusers'Two former Child, Youth and Family caregivers acquitted of assaulting boys in their care say they are disappointed CYF still labels them as abusers.09 May 10:58 PM
New ZealandNew CYF probe into caregiversNew and "very serious" allegations have been made against two Child, Youth and Family caregivers already facing more than 30 abuse charges.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTortured girl to spend Xmas with new familyA girl, 9, allegedly tortured and abused by her parents will spend Christmas with a new foster family.23 Dec 04:30 PM