Latest from Ministry of Social Development

Victims seek justice against runaway abuser

A former children's home supervisor convicted of sexually abusing a young girl in his care has escaped a jail sentence by fleeing to England.

Woman fights to reclaim her life and move forward

Increase in dole numbers lower than expected

Increase in NZers on benefit

<i>John Armstrong</i>: Any ugly welfare debate would be welcome distraction for Bennett

The benefits of working

PM opening 'boot camp'

ACC model tipped for social welfare

Trust moves in well before students get out of control

PM urges police to investigate IPCA concerns

John Key says it is critically important police address the child abuse investigation concerns raised in an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report today.

Watchdog slams police over child abuse cases

A damning report into police handling of child abuse cases shows at least one district prioritised traffic fines over abuse investigations.

Summary of Recommendations to police: Police Governance and Crime Recording

Report on police handling of child abuse due

'We treat our babies like dogs'

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says children are being treated like dogs, as figures show serious cases of abuse against babies have leapt by two-thirds in just two years.

Driver of the big cuts

Winz tells jobseeker to 'dumb down' CV

Winz staff told a woman with a university bachelor degree to "dumb down" her CV before applying for jobs.