New ZealandGuardian jailed over violent death of 8yo boy after years of abusePauline Timu was sentenced for manslaughter, ill-treatment and violence towards children.14 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMother of baby who suffered serious injuries desperate for answersPolice are speaking with family as they probe the baby's unexplained injuries.29 Apr 07:37 AM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Government should clarify what changes mean for social service providersOPINION: Social services are right to be concerned about a lack of clarity.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister reflects on visits to all 72 Oranga Tamariki sites, praises 'thankless' frontline work23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand‘Very concerning’: Family Start providers face uncertainty ahead of agency reshuffle22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily at centre of Hastings triple homicide was unknown to Oranga Tamariki20 Apr 10:25 PM
New Zealand10-hour standoff: Burst pipe as teens occupy Auckland youth justice facility roof10 Apr 09:14 AM
CrimeMother found guilty on all seven charges she mistreated child during medical care'A taxing trial for all concerned' – Justice Lisa Preston08 Apr 05:28 AM
Crime'This is the offending you do when no one is watching': Crown sums up medical child abuse caseDefence lead Marie Dyhrberg, KC, says there was 'no direct proof of harm'.02 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandShould man who raped woman when he was 15 be sentenced as a youth or adult?The Supreme Court has decided his sentence needs to be reconsidered in the District Court.24 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandParents prosecuted after baby tests positive for meth, brother's teeth rotten almost to the gumsSocial workers got a 'place of safety' warrant, which allowed them to remove the children.22 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandAdopted son with 'mixed-up' life left out of mother's will, court rules it a moral breachThe man has been awarded a share of the estate, which had been mostly left to his uncle.21 Mar 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow a 22-year-old taking in five siblings led to a powerful new NZ filmDawn's inspired by a 3am police raid on director Jasmine Day's South Auckland home.20 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Potential force-feeding' of children at Gloriavale investigatedA police investigation called Operation Moonshine focused on parenting practices.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics eraOPINION: Hopefully there are some valuable lessons from the Covid report, a reader says.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSenior Govt minister visits Gloriavale after refusing to rule out shutting communityShe met new overseeing shepherd Stephen Standfast and other leaders.04 Mar 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Nowhere else to turn': Disabled teen living in hospital for five monthsHis mother said he had became 'very unpredictable' and endangered the family.27 Feb 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's not just the system that must change to keep Kiwi kids aliveOPINION: The legal guardian of Rickah'Shae, 8, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild who was allegedly unable to eat was seen 'searching for food off the floor'A woman is charged with mistreating her child while the child was getting medical care.25 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSchool of murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo shocked ministry didn’t report disappearance to policeThe non-enrolment process for Yuna and Minu began in September 2020.23 Feb 11:59 PM
New Zealand‘Deeply concerning’: Surge in work-related concussions at Oranga TamarikiThere were 157 concussions reported from January 2021 to December 2025.21 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandGirl who thought she was dying inspires new period packs for girls in careThe new packs for girls in care include period undies, pads, toiletries and chocolate.20 Feb 10:00 PM
WellingtonDamning review finds 24 children killed by carers since murder of Malachi SubeczChildren are still no safer now than when Malachi was killed in 2021, the review found.18 Feb 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMUMA bullying allegations: Board backs its CEO as she takes extended leave'We will not tolerate attacks and lies about our chief executive,' the board said.18 Feb 03:03 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki staff allegedly shot at with air rifle during home visitPolice arrested a 16-year-old, plus seized an air rifle and imitation pistol. 15 Feb 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Grossly inadequate': Coroner's findings after 'unspeakable cruelty' to murdered 5yoMalachi Subezc was 5 years old when he was killed by his carer Michaela Barriball.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeputy Police Commissioner confirmed, top roles filledJill Rogers steps into the Deputy Commissioner role after months in acting charge.27 Jan 12:29 AM
CrimeChildren claim they were 'denied food, beaten and abandoned' by Oranga Tamariki caregiversA trio is now on trial, on multiple charges, after two children alleged years of abuse.20 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandYouth accepts dangerous driving causing death of Kaikohe 11yo Staci WalkleyThe 18-year-old has accepted dangerous driving causing death and injury.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Sookie baby’ comment: ERA backs Oranga Tamariki over bullying findingsThree Māori providers also complained her behaviour undermined Māori culture.14 Jan 07:00 AM
