New ZealandTeen who fled youth justice facility foundHe had fled Te Puna Wai ō Tuhinapo youth justice facility on Saturday.13 Dec 08:10 PM
New ZealandYoung person escapes youth justice facilityThe youth left Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo in Selwyn on Saturday morning.13 Dec 01:43 AM
Wellington‘Deeply distressing time': Mayor speaks out after 10yo raped at local parkThe offender, in Oranga Tamariki care, was not under any detention order at the time.09 Dec 05:30 AM
Wellington'Sickened': Teen in OT care who raped child at popular playground detained indefinitely07 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki holding some young people in secure units illegally long, officials admit02 Dec 05:13 AM
PremiumNew ZealandWatch: ‘I call it a prison’ - Gloriavale insider warns authorities risk being conned26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We sweep s**t under the carpet': Eight sexual abuse victims on how to speak out21 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsRevealed: Serious youth crime is dropping nationwide, but is up 56% in one district18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unbelievable': Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years agoBarrister Brian Henry calls the lack of action ‘unbelievable’.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStaff member injured at Auckland youth justice facilityAn ambulance was seen leaving the youth justice residence soon after.09 Nov 05:20 PM
New ZealandMan with more than 100 convictions sexually violated teen he met on SnapchatKelvin Williams served time for killing a man during a fight over some cigarettes.03 Nov 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinister won’t rule out closing Gloriavale amid 'horrendous' abuse claimsTen ministers sit on a new group overseeing Gloriavale’s future, the Herald can reveal.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Ripped from me’: Mother slams 2am baby uplift defended by police, OTPolice arrived at the Mangere home about 10pm before the 2am uplift.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum of teen who died of cancer says Oranga Tamariki contributed to 'suffering'Oranga Tamariki has apologised for mistakes made in the boy's care.24 Oct 10:59 PM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Abducted children should not be the subject of speculationJudge: 'Currently, no child in New Zealand is likely to be more vulnerable than they are'.24 Oct 02:00 AM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Kids' mother joins legal battleThe judge has reserved her decision, but the injunction is not expected to lift yet.16 Oct 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Evil': Gloriavale founder’s secret jail letter called for breaking babies’ willsWritten from prison in 1996, the six-page letter targets ‘self-will’ in babies.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch - 'This is suffocation': Mass allegation investigation at Gloriavale revealedPolice and OT interviewed 100 Gloriavale parents and children about the technique.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrespass law changes open to misuse? Goldsmith backs stronger private property rights over judicial safeguardConcerns over trespass powers having a disproportionate impact on the rural, or the poor.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'It wasn’t just me': Child describes pattern of hitting in OT caregivers’ homeGirl says sister was hit with a vacuum cleaner pipe, restrained and had finger pulled. 26 Sep 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTom Phillips amassed armoury of eight firearms while on the run in bush campsPolice investigations will seek to identify how fugitive was able to build gun cache.19 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeDistressed teen throws drink, walks out while giving evidence in abuse trialThe girl became upset while discussing claims against two Oranga Tamariki caregivers. 18 Sep 06:00 AM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Injunction remains, lawyers continue fightA judge has forbidden media from publishing any of the arguments made today.18 Sep 12:27 AM
Crime'If you ran, you were hit harder': Jury hears child abuse claims against Oranga Tamariki caregiversOne girl told police she was locked in a room for three days without food.16 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: First look inside Tom Phillips’ ‘grim’ bush hideout after cordon liftsPolice lifted the cordon on Friday night.12 Sep 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Everyone’s lost out': Marokopa responds as Tom Phillips saga turns to tragedyCherie Howie traces the runaway dad's descent into violence after four years on the run.12 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandScenes of final stand: Clues left of Tom Phillips’ last moments as cordons lift Dark blotches remain on the road where the fugitive father was shot dead on Monday.12 Sep 08:07 AM
New ZealandWaikato mayors share communities' mixed emotions after Phillips saga ends'Tom’s no longer there as a dad. We’ve got to move on and do the best for the children.'11 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandTom Phillips' body released to family as police continue campsite examinationA postmortem was completed yesterday and his case has been referred to the coroner.11 Sep 04:48 AM
WellingtonKey details of Tom Phillips case to remain secret for nowAn urgent hearing was held in the High Court at Wellington this afternoon.11 Sep 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's a long and shameful list – NZ needs to do betterOPINION: Big changes are needed to better protect vulnerable children in their own homes.10 Sep 05:00 PM
