Crime
Medical professional beat her son with a stick, striking him up to 40 times for taking food
She accused her son of eating food she had prepared for the week and of taking money.
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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.'
Goldsmith backs move-on orders despite Treasury, Corrections cost warnings
Treasury questioned claims only up to six people a year would be imprisoned.
‘Very concerning’: Family Start providers face uncertainty ahead of agency reshuffle
Family Start will shift from Oranga Tamariki to the Social Investment Agency in 2027.
Family at centre of Hastings triple homicide was unknown to Oranga Tamariki
A man in Wellington Hospital with stab wounds is a police person of interest.
Editorial: Case of toddler starving to death needs further scrutiny
OPINION: The mother and a system designed to protect children have both failed.
'Massive loss': Two 15-year-olds die after car and truck collide
Reef Connor Gurnick, 15, was one of two people killed in the crash.
Roof standoff ends at Wiri youth justice facility, damage under review
All youths have now been brought down safely from the Wiri facility roof.
10-hour standoff: Burst pipe as teens occupy Auckland youth justice facility roof
Police were called to Kiwi Tamaki Rd, Wiri, about 11.05am today.
Mother found guilty on all seven charges she mistreated child during medical care
'A taxing trial for all concerned' – Justice Lisa Preston
'This is the offending you do when no one is watching': Crown sums up medical child abuse case
Defence lead Marie Dyhrberg, KC, says there was 'no direct proof of harm'.
Should 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.
Parents prosecuted after baby tests positive for meth, brother's teeth rotten almost to the gums
Social workers got a 'place of safety' warrant, which allowed them to remove the children.
Adopted son with 'mixed-up' life left out of mother's will, court rules it a moral breach
The man has been awarded a share of the estate, which had been mostly left to his uncle.
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.
'Potential force-feeding' of children at Gloriavale investigated
A police investigation called Operation Moonshine focused on parenting practices.
Letters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics era
OPINION: Hopefully there are some valuable lessons from the Covid report, a reader says.
Senior Govt minister visits Gloriavale after refusing to rule out shutting community
She met new overseeing shepherd Stephen Standfast and other leaders.
'Nowhere else to turn': Disabled teen living in hospital for five months
His mother said he had became 'very unpredictable' and endangered the family.
Editorial: It's not just the system that must change to keep Kiwi kids alive
OPINION: The legal guardian of Rickah'Shae, 8, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Child 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.
School of murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo shocked ministry didn’t report disappearance to police
The non-enrolment process for Yuna and Minu began in September 2020.
‘Deeply concerning’: Surge in work-related concussions at Oranga Tamariki
There were 157 concussions reported from January 2021 to December 2025.
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.
Damning review finds 24 children killed by carers since murder of Malachi Subecz
Children are still no safer now than when Malachi was killed in 2021, the review found.
MUMA 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.
Oranga Tamariki staff allegedly shot at with air rifle during home visit
Police arrested a 16-year-old, plus seized an air rifle and imitation pistol.
'Grossly inadequate': Coroner's findings after 'unspeakable cruelty' to murdered 5yo
Malachi Subezc was 5 years old when he was killed by his carer Michaela Barriball.
Deputy Police Commissioner confirmed, top roles filled
Jill Rogers steps into the Deputy Commissioner role after months in acting charge.
Children claim they were 'denied food, beaten and abandoned' by Oranga Tamariki caregivers
A trio is now on trial, on multiple charges, after two children alleged years of abuse.