PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young'Disruptive' change: Andy Coster’s new role in reshaping social sector fundingAndy Coster says his agency will not manage the new social investment fund for long. 16 May 05:00 PM
CrimeThe secret marriage that helped a couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2mNo one knew about their marriage until after they'd conned the Government agency.15 May 11:34 PM
Politics'Unacceptable': Another blistering report blasts Oranga Tamariki practices'The effects of decisions on children and their families are still not known.'15 May 02:35 AM
CrimeSeven years after teen's murder, 16yo kidnap participant namedDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured for hours before she was forced to hang herself.12 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandTwo by Twos: More people come forward to police with abuse allegationsPolice say more people have reported allegations of sexual abuse within secretive church.07 May 07:14 PM
New ZealandTwo 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spreeTyres were stabbed on several vehicles in the Rotorua CBD. 30 Apr 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNo OT social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk childrenAs at March 31, 2025, there were 1319 children overdue for allocation to a social worker.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChildren being adopted overseas, trafficked to work in NZA 12-year-old boy was among them. He was put to work and assaulted.22 Apr 01:28 AM
PoliticsNo 'fundamental failures' with management of bootcamp youth who escaped tangi – reviewOranga Tamariki is also still refusing to provide details about alleged reoffending.17 Apr 12:32 AM
New Zealand‘Treated like a dog’: 13-year-old girl trafficked and enslaved in NZShe had 35 injuries, was underweight, with poor hygiene and head lice.13 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandWhy a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFive young people outstanding after escaping Oranga Tamariki centresPolice are searching for two more young people who fled a facility in Auckland overnight.11 Apr 04:08 AM
New ZealandSix youths escape from Oranga Tamariki community remand homesPolice say three of the six have been found so far.09 Apr 09:08 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki chief executive resignsChappie Te Kani had been on medical leave since September.04 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandParents oppose girl’s cancer treatment, try to leave NZ as govt agencies interveneThe mother said she wanted to treat the girl with 'natural and spiritual' methods.03 Apr 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong-running social services trust in liquidation owes IRD $200k Te Tuinga Whānau once had assets and revenue worth millions of dollars.28 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandNew planning laws causing concern and New Zealand's meth use | NZ Herald News UpdateConcerns over new planning laws' effect on the environment and annual wastewater review reveals a spike in New Zealand's methamphetamine use. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Mar 06:01 PM
New ZealandWoman suffers more physical abuse after OT file shown to her child’s father 'Grievous' Oranga Tamariki privacy breaches have been exposed in a new report.23 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandSoiled, neglected toddler found wandering streets, mother was ‘disconnected from reality’The whānau was on Oranga Tamariki's radar long before the child went missing.06 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Undervalued’ social workers strike: ‘Who’s going to look after the kids?’Seven week-strike planned after union says Oranga Tamariki offered members 0% pay rise.27 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandWatchdog slams ‘grossly inadequate’ ruling on cop who used belt to ‘reset’ his kidsThe officer said he used the belt when other methods of discipline failed.19 Feb 10:18 PM
New ZealandRoad workers stop alleged drunk driver with baby on boardPolice have thanked the crew for their 'vigilant reporting'.18 Feb 12:00 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki stays quiet on bootcamp participant offending as first pilot review dropsThe agency considers the review 'largely positive'.14 Feb 12:01 AM
New ZealandChildren’s Minister steps in to save funding for youth helplineThe Minister for Children halted Oranga Tamariki's funding cuts to a youth helpline.29 Jan 11:46 PM
Politics'Abhorrent': Te Pāti Māori MP says minister doesn't understand 'essence of being Māori', Seymour respondsThe Children's Minister faced sharp questions during a parliamentary select committee.29 Jan 01:58 AM
OpinionOpinion: We can reduce youth offending. Here’s howOPINION: Nearly all young people who offend have experienced trauma.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKaren Chhour steps back from abuse compensation decisions due to own potential payoutKaren Chhour says her work as a minister is part of her healing process.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Answers needed over cuts to children’s service providersMinister and Oranga Tamariki must prove children won't be the victims again.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him backThe mother involved speaks to the Herald, in her first interview.04 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same03 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘This is not a protest’: Children’s Minister dismisses Oranga Tamariki facility roof climbKaren Chhour weighs in on the incident at a South Auckland youth justice facility.31 Dec 04:36 AM
New ZealandYoung people who spent night on Auckland youth justice facility roof come downOranga Tamariki will review how the youths gained access to the top of the building.31 Dec 01:18 AM
New Zealand‘Please get me water’: Four young people remain on roof at youth justice homeFour of the eight young people remain on the roof today. 30 Dec 07:12 PM
New Zealand‘Screaming and laughing’: Youths climb on to roof at Auckland youth justice facilityThe group could be seen armed with bits of metal and wood.30 Dec 07:07 AM
