New Zealand'I'm sorry': Minister apologises to abuse survivors as OT funding shake-up loomsKaren Chhour apologised for what two young complainants had endured.23 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandYoung women call for Oranga Tamariki to be stripped of responsibilitiesMichael Morrah sits down with state abuse survivors, Karah Mackie and Trinity Green. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael MorrahWatch22 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Very few made it out unscathed': Women call for Oranga Tamariki to be stripped of powers'It was like a jail.'22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGateway to self-determination: Iwi-led support hub to keep tamariki out of state care opensTe Ara Mātua Hub in Heretaunga will let whānau to access health, home, and youth support.19 Jul 02:53 AM
KahuPolice investigating after OT staff's alleged ‘room visits’ to assault children, and ‘inappropriate relationships’Serious concerns about OT staff practices and a lack of stable leadership.18 Jul 06:32 AM
New ZealandBoot camps could cost $100,000 per teenThe Oranga Tamariki-run pilot starts at the end of the month,16 Jul 08:22 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters on Oranga Tamariki Section 7AA, trust grants, Trump shootingOPINION: Gisborne Herald readers give their views on the Ministry for Children and more.16 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeMan who hurled items during parliamentary protest had 20 foster homes as a childNow a judge has praised his efforts to comply with his sentence as 'extraordinary'.11 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ardern era was never going to lastOPINION: 'New Zealanders are by and large a conservative bunch.'03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Inadequate, flawed' safety and protection before injured toddler killed by fatherCoroner criticises child welfare agency for 'flawed' abuse response.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki doesn't know how many kids it has records forIt held about 1.8 million physical files, but many files had multiple documents in them.02 Jul 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff moraleOPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.01 Jul 05:05 PM
New ZealandMan killed toddler after being bailed to boy's home following ‘deficient’ OT reportThe judge let him move in based on the findings of a ‘deficient’ Oranga Tamariki report.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki pulls back from scrapping record-keeping jobsOT amends the restructuring and retains a 'separate information management function'.29 Jun 08:51 PM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: Job cuts finalised at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACCFinal decisions announced at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC today.25 Jun 10:38 PM
PoliticsKaren Chhour, Oranga Tamariki quizzed over public sector job cutsMinister guarantees there will be no impact on frontline services.19 Jun 05:50 AM
New ZealandInto the arms of her killer: Was OT too quick to place a 19-month-old in a new region?'She could have stayed with us as long as required ... I can't help thinking, What if?'14 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I was trying to save him': Young dad admits unintentionally injuring baby who later diedBaby Mustafa Ali, 10 months old, died on Saturday.12 Jun 03:48 AM
New ZealandTe Kūiti baby boy was ‘the joy of the house’Te Kūiti Muslim community grieving after death of baby Mustafa Ali.11 Jun 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat it’s like to be young and living on the street in AucklandFrom sleeping on a playground slide aged 13 to developing PTSD.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobsMinister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Te Pāti Māori's ridiculous behaviour towards Karen ChhourOPINION: There's a deeply troubling idea at the heart of TPM's comments.25 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki: Bill repealing section of act passes first reading in ParliamentThe pledge to repeal the section was part of Act’s coalition agreement with National.21 May 09:20 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon, David Seymour respond to latest ruling on Waitangi Tribunal summonsThe Government is weighing up whether to appeal a ruling that a minister can be summoned.14 May 02:15 AM
SportLuxon loses bet, dons Highlanders jersey for ZB interviewThe Prime Minister lost a bet with Hosking's producer.13 May 08:02 PM
New ZealandHundreds of Auckland young offenders escaping custody - and the document OT didn’t want you to seeHalf of Auckland young offenders fled community homes, Herald inquiries reveal.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandUrgent appeal in Waitangi Tribunal summons case heard by senior courtChildren's Minister gave a letter to the tribunal but claimants say she needs to appear.01 May 06:32 AM
KahuClaimants want Children’s Minister to front up kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face)High Court decision to set aside summons issued by Tribunal will be appealed.25 Apr 08:37 AM
New ZealandAppeal lodged in fight to get Children’s Minister before Waitangi TribunalKīngitanga, Tainui and Māori Women’s Welfare League have given "words of support" - lawyer25 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandHigh Court sets aside Waitangi Tribunal’s summons of Children’s MinisterJustice Andru Isac grants the judicial review and says minister doesn't have to appear.24 Apr 10:29 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki left with no lawyers in Gisborne or SouthlandThe ministry's lawyers work with vulnerable children across the country.23 Apr 08:17 PM
New ZealandHigh Court reserves decision on Waitangi Tribunal summonsThe Crown has called the situation unorthodox and unprecedented.22 Apr 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Fattening the profits': Oranga Tamariki calls in consultants to help with job cutsThe agency is looking at cutting 447 net roles in its change proposal.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Minister for Children v Waitangi Tribunal - the players and the issuesOPINION: Crown Law has pulled out its big guns to challenge the Tribunal summons.21 Apr 05:00 PM
