KahuParental lessons may miss most in needThousands of New Zealand parents are going back to school to learn how to be better parents - but experts still do not know if the multiple programmes are reaching the parents who most need them.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouple welcome chance to adopt Russian totsAuckland couple Jo Denvir and Daniel Nixon have been waiting three years for the adoption doors to Russia to reopen.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGirl raises $109 for abuse victimWaitemata police are praising the actions of a nine-year-old Devonport girl raising money to help a victim of horrific child abuse.24 Dec 04:30 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
New ZealandParents accused of torture appear in courtA couple accused of torturing their nine-year-old daughter appeared briefly in court this morning.21 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandSex abuse charge in torture caseNew claims emerged last night that the nine-year-old girl allegedly tortured by her parents was also sexually abused while in Child Youth and Family care.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinistry's mistakes cost taxpayersBeneficiaries owe the Ministry of Social Development nearly $1 billion and about half of it is because of overpayments, official figures show.07 Dec 05:57 AM
New ZealandError marks living drivers as deceasedNZTA cleared its registry of deceased licence holders, only to have 23 inform it they were still alive.02 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew mums miss out on tax credits - studyAbout 36pc of first-time mothers, and 13pc of mothers who already had older children, were not aware of the Working For Families tax credits.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: ACC working to ease money fearsThe ACC will ensure money is the least of the worries for the families of the Pike River 29, says ACC Minister Nick Smith.25 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentPower boss' $1.3m top Govt payMighty River Power chief executive Doug Heffernan is NZ's highest-paid government employee with a $1.32m package.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlan to chase leavers as school endsA new national service looks ready to start next year to make sure every 16 or 17-year-old ends up in work or training after leaving school.15 Oct 04:30 PM
