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Oranga Tamariki working on 'less intense' bootcamp due to staff fatigue
None of the young people in the second pilot programme went on to reoffend.
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'What the hell?': Kids' playground designed by New Zealander terrifies parents
The ‘Rocks On Wheels’ park opened in Melbourne’s Southbank in November 2022.
Under the Influence: New series reveals grim social media reality | Ryan Bridge TODAY
The producer of a new series exposing social media harm explains the serious, negative impact it is having on our young people. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
She wasn't related. She hired a lawyer anyway and saved the baby Oranga Tamariki failed
'As long as I am alive, she will never be left to suffer again.'
Gloriavale families living in overcrowded hostels with 'narrow' curriculum
Many children are not getting the help they need, ERO finds.
'Invisible burden of hardship': Call for court navigators to support prisoners' kids
Organisation says up to 25,000 children now have a parent behind bars.
His mother warned him to be careful. By evening, the US student was dying.
The 18-year-old star football player was shot near his school.
'Use food as medicine': Nutritionist fights for food reform
Hawke's Bay mum-of-four Gina Urlich has her energy back after a cancer battle.
'Bellissima!' Princess tries out her Italian with schoolkids during royal trip abroad
She received Reggio Emilia's highest honour for her early years work.
Inside Tom Phillips' Ministry of Education application to keep his kids out of school
He convinced officials he could educate them “as regularly and well" as a school.
Research reveals what's worrying NZ youth the most
Youthline CEO Shae Ronald joins The Front Page with the latest research on what's keeping NZ young people up at night.
Mother of baby who suffered serious injuries desperate for answers
Police are speaking with family as they probe the baby's unexplained injuries.
Parent prosecuted over child's school absence as part of Government's truancy crackdown
The Ministry of Education has confirmed a truancy case is now before court.
Minister reflects on visits to all 72 Oranga Tamariki sites, praises 'thankless' frontline work
'Sometimes the system can do everything right and we still don't get the outcome we want.'
A phone-free childhood? One Irish village is making it happen
In 2023, Greystones parents adopted a voluntary 'no smart devices' code.
How a 22-year-old taking in five siblings led to a powerful new NZ film
Dawn's inspired by a 3am police raid on director Jasmine Day's South Auckland home.
Childcare chain collapses after repeated licence breaches, leaving $1m tax debt
Records show seven Ministry of Education breaches across the three centres.
Girl who thought she was dying inspires new period packs for girls in care
The new packs for girls in care include period undies, pads, toiletries and chocolate.
Opinion: I see first-hand what damage social media is doing to our kids
OPINION: Dr Maneesh Deva says he now treats more teens for anxiety and self-harm.
'Has to stop': Chhour moves to break silos after 'invisible child' Malachi's death
Karen Chhour is creating an inter-agency hub for sharing concerns about at-risk kids.
Ryan Bridge speaks to Stephanie Mills from the NZEI
Ryan Bridge speaks to Stephanie Mills from the NZEI Video / Ryan Bridge Today
Statutory manager sent into troubled Auckland college's board
Education officials closed the school's boarding hostels amid student safety concerns.
Western Australia teacher pleads guilty to 15 child sex abuse charges
Police allege the woman gave birth to a baby fathered by the teenage victim.
Ban social media for UK teenagers now, say bereaved families
Esther Ghey says a three-month consultation is 'not enough' to protect kids.