Latest from Oranga Tamariki

Audrey Young: Who can claim credit for ram raid reductions?

Labour says National has kept its most important programme in reducing ram-raids.

'Sustained period of cruelty': Starship doctor slates child protection agency failings

An almost identical case occurred two months after Malachi's death, the doctor said.

Malachi Subecz inquest: Cousin made 10 attempts in three days to raise alarm about carer

'My concerns were real and unfortunately they were proven to be correct.'

'Mum, I’m a strong boy aren’t I?’ Murdered 5-year-old's mother breaks down in court over final phone call with son

A coroner's inquiry into Malachi Subecz's death in 2021 began today.

Getting young crims back to class: 'We need a holiday, they keep turning up'

$1.5m seized by police will be handed to Maraenui programme turning lives around.

'Concerning': Three young people escape remand home, police search under way

Oranga Tamariki says the trio absconded yesterday lunchtime.

Should stealing kids be protected from citizen’s arrest? Child welfare watchdog airs concerns

Chief Children’s Commissioner says children should be free from 'all forms of violence'.

'Systemic failings': Coroner criticises Oranga Tamariki after 14-year-old runaway's huffing death

Ruby's grandmother expressed concerns about the lack of support from Oranga Tamariki.

Teen kicked out of Govt’s bootcamp pilot for alleged offending

There are now eight participants in the Government's controversial pilot.