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 caregivers16 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: First look inside Tom Phillips’ ‘grim’ bush hideout after cordon lifts12 Sep 09:10 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Everyone’s lost out': Marokopa responds as Tom Phillips saga turns to tragedy12 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandScenes of final stand: Clues left of Tom Phillips’ last moments as cordons lift 12 Sep 08:07 AM
New ZealandTom Phillips' body released to family as police continue campsite examination11 Sep 04:48 AM
New ZealandMother of Tom Phillips' children doesn't know when she will get to see them'It’s a very complex situation,' the Police Minister says.09 Sep 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGuilty ’til proven innocent? Govt announces plans for new shoplifting offenceProposals likely to disproportionately impact Māori, the neurodiverse and the disabled.09 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandPolice vow to find who helped fugitive Tom PhillipsHis three children, now 12, 10 and 9, are in the care of Oranga Tamariki.09 Sep 06:10 PM
New ZealandFugitive dad's autopsy set for today as police probe deepensHis children Jayda, Maverick and Ember are now in the care of Oranga Tamariki.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police announce Marokopa children found after Tom Phillips killed in police shootingTheir mother Catherine says she feels both relief and deep sadness today.08 Sep 05:52 AM
New ZealandPolice open to negotiating surrender terms with Tom PhillipsPhillips' family fear he may be keeping the children in hiding to avoid state care.19 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe three regions where numbers of serious youth offenders remain stubbornly highThe Government is very close to achieving its target for fewer serious young offenders.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The suite life and bootcamps - are efforts for troubled teens working?OPINION: One spent a year living in a motel, 10 had a year in a military-style academy.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand15yo housed in motel by OT for a year never went to school - spent days gaming, seeing girlfriendA Youth Court judge told the teen that it was 'not a way to live'.09 Aug 08:00 PM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki confirms seven of 10 bootcamp participants reoffendedThe programme aims to prevent youth from going into corrections facilities. 08 Aug 02:04 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase appears in courtPolice say the child was at risk of suffocation, heat exhaustion and trauma. 03 Aug 10:24 PM
New ZealandWoman charged after 2yo found in suitcase on bus in NorthlandThe driver became concerned when he noticed the bag moving.03 Aug 09:13 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandNational scandal: Inquest finally delivers answers on Malachi Subecz murder'He was just a very, very special kid to me' - his mum described herself as a pushover02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Someone knows what happened': Probe after infant suffers critical 'non-accidental' injuriesPolice said early inquiries suggested the baby's injuries weren't accidental.01 Aug 02:10 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki ordered to pay $108,000 over battle to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parentsOranga Tamariki engaged in a campaign to discredit the foster parents, says justice.28 Jul 10:21 PM
New ZealandPolice still searching for youths that fled remand homeTwo were on remand and the third was under a care and protection order.23 Jul 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Who can claim credit for ram raid reductions?Labour says National has kept its most important programme in reducing ram-raids.18 Jul 05:00 PM
Auckland'Sustained period of cruelty': Starship doctor slates child protection agency failingsAn almost identical case occurred two months after Malachi's death, the doctor said. 16 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandMalachi 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.'15 Jul 01:19 AM
Auckland'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. 14 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandGetting 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.13 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Concerning': Three young people escape remand home, police search under wayOranga Tamariki says the trio absconded yesterday lunchtime.09 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShould stealing kids be protected from citizen’s arrest? Child welfare watchdog airs concernsChief Children’s Commissioner says children should be free from 'all forms of violence'.06 Jul 05:00 PM
