PoliticsYouth justice watchdogs looking to assess Govt's boot camp pilotThe Children's Minister says she's encouraged by the results so far.16 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki investigating alleged assault at youth justice facilityIncident occurred last week and required involvement of police.06 Sep 04:53 AM
Crime'He ran me over': Three caregivers on trial for alleged abuse of foster childrenThree foster parents are on trial facing dozens of charges of ill-treatment and neglect.04 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton child homicide: Boy allegedly attacked with hammer as he sleptThe boy died from his injuries and two other victims were seriously hurt.03 Sep 07:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Act's thinly-veiled attack on the TreatyOPINION: It’s time that Karen Chhour took ownership of her actions.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fundamental problems' at Oranga Tamariki, warns OmbudsmanBoshier says Oranga Tamariki 'has a long way to go' to regain trust.21 Aug 05:00 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.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen pulls out of boot camp pilot after two weeksBoot camp pilot includes military drills, daily routines, and therapeutic sessions.14 Aug 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Blood on their hands': Father of baby who died suddenly warned OT infant 'not safe' before tragedyPolice investigating the death of a 2-month-old boy say the death is 'unexplained'.08 Aug 11:50 PM
KahuOranga Tamariki told to address youth offendingIt is one of five new instructions to Oranga Tamariki by Children’s Minister Karen Chhour.08 Aug 06:46 PM
New ZealandOutcry over Tākai closureWhānau support workers express frustration at the loss of parenting resource.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsNo safety concerns as boot camp pilot welcomed as a ‘success’The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.08 Aug 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Hipkins' political radar way off with petty, outdated questionsOPINION: Kiwi voters are worried about many things. Lapel pins are not one of them.07 Aug 10:44 PM
Politics'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot campsChildren's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why do we accept the unacceptable?OPINION: A reader writes that people in power need to make changes.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment to cut millions in funding for Family Start programme - unionPublic Service Association says briefing confirmed 25% of scheme's funding will be axed.02 Aug 03:25 AM
PoliticsOranga Tamariki Act: Doctors warn removal of section 7AA could lead to worse health outcomes for Māori kidsDoctor: 'Lots of things just go better' with 7AA.31 Jul 11:40 PM
New ZealandMother left with boot imprint on forehead after partner’s attackKiro Fortes strangled woman before throwing her to the ground and stomping on her.28 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandFamily of killed toddler say Oranga Tamariki gave them $300 in an envelopeTrish Puna says by the time she found out where Casino was, she was dying in Starship.26 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandCasino-Rockk with her Ataria whānau two days before upliftTrish Puna filmed Casino-Rockk Ataria-Wharehinga in Clive Square, Napier, two days before she was uplifted to whānau in Gisborne. It was the last time she saw her. Video / Trish PuWatch26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Wellington bureaucracy faces criticism for intellectual timidityOPINION: Ministers are frustrated that mandarins remain stuck in the do-nothing era.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsAbuse in Care Inquiry: Politicians respond to ‘harrowing’ Royal Commission reportThe Prime Minister will deliver a formal apology on November 12.24 Jul 05:02 PM
New ZealandCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiryCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiry.Watch24 Jul 06:40 AM
New ZealandAbuse in Care: Our national disgraceThe Abuse in Care report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Jul 03:59 AM
New ZealandUnion files to put hold on Oranga Tamariki's slashing of more than 400 jobsThe Public Service Association is taking legal action against Oranga Tamariki.23 Jul 06:11 AM
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
