Children
'We want people to know' slain child's story, grandmother says
The grandmother of a little boy left at the mercy of an angry man with a long history of violence says she wants her dead grandson's story to be heard and known.
Tikanga
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Te Pāti Māori claims 'lacklustre response' by Oranga Tamariki and Minister
The internal review into Oranga Tamariki's 'litany of failures' is overdue.
The agency received multiple warnings, reports of concern, and whānau pleas for intervention in the lead up to the murder… Audio
Report on Oranga Tamariki's 'litany of failures' overdue
The internal report examining Oranga Tamariki's litany of failures which led to a 5-year-old being murdered is overdue.
The report follows an investigation by the Ombudsman which found Oranga… Audio
NSW schoolkids pick up lost art of bird calling
A bunch of school kids in New South Wales have signed up to the lost art of competitive bird calling. Dubbed the Bournda Bird Olympics, it's run by an environmental education group, and it's aiming to… Video, Audio
How to help teens navigate the challenges of social media
The teenage years are difficult enough, without adding the challenges of social media and the impact it has on growing brains. We put a fence children when they're toddlers, so do we need to put a… Audio
Former Dilworth headmaster speaks at Abuse in Care inquiry
A former Headmaster of Dilworth School says while he was in charge there was no cover-up of sexual abuse - but he admits he didn't handle allegations properly. Abuse at the Auckland boarding school is… Audio
Children's Minister under fire over Malachi Subecz
The Children's Minister has been accused of sitting on his hands while he waits for another report on the death of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz.
The Tauranga child suffered months of abuse that went… Audio
Spiralling costs driving whānau to breaking point, KidsCan founder says
The founder of a charity dedicated to helping Kiwi children affected by poverty says there is record demand for its food in schools as the cost-of-living crisis bites. Audio
Adults judge children who tell the truth more harshly
A new study is suggesting that adults don't always appreciate children telling the truth as much as they say they do. In fact, research shows that kids who tell 'blunt truths' often end up being more… Audio
Disappointment
Let's catch up on the news! Plus - in our explainer - disappointment...How do we deal with the feelings we have when things don’t go our way? Learning to cope with disappointment – and honing your… Audio
Sibling of missing Marokopa kids fundraises reward in appeal for information
The family of three children missing for 10 months are fundraising for a reward to offer for information leading to their return.
Kaitaia woman wants 24/7 drop in centre for youths
A grandmother and security guard in Kaitaia says some children frequently wander the streets unsupervised, sometimes as late as 3 or 4am.
In the past year Carol Shutt has escorted more than 30… Audio
'Some kids really struggling': Children found eating scraps from rubbish bags
Oranga Tamariki and police had to step in after two young children were found on the street, unsupervised, looking for food scraps in a rubbish bag.
Children's entertainer Jason Gunn on his new book 'Jason Mason'
He's been the face of, and driving force behind, kids' television in New Zealand for decades. But Jason Gunn is turning over a new leaf - literally - with the release of a book he's co-written with… Audio
'They effed up': Poverty report stokes demands for stronger action
The government is hailing the latest child poverty report as evidence its approach is working, but critics on the front line say it's a reminder of how much more needs doing.
Oranga Tamariki 'systemically broken' - Lady Tureiti Moxon
A leading Māori authority is calling for the deconstruction and transformation of Oranga Tamariki in the wake of its failings in the case of murdered five-year-old boy Malachi Subecz. Audio
Hillary Outdoors celebrating 50 years
Sir Edmund Hillary's grandson Alex is working hard to keep his trail blazing grandfather's legacy alive. Hillary Outdoors was founded by Sir Graeme Dingle in 1972 with Sir Edmund as patron. Audio
Children's Minister admits Oranga Tamariki failed Malachi Subecz
The Minister for Children admits his agency failed 5 year old Malachi Subecz who was murdered by his carer - but is not yet taking any action, instead awaiting an internal investgation. Yesterday the… Audio
Children's Commissioner responds to Oranga Tamariki Ombudsman report
Children's Commissioner Judge Frances Eivers says it should be mandatory for Oranga Tamariki to investigate every report of suspected child abuse.
It comes after the Chief Ombudsman released a… Audio
