Children
Oranga Tamariki needed extra $22m to set up
The government underestimated the cost of setting up its flagship agency for at-risk children by tens of millions.
Ministry acknowledges inadequate placement for vulnerable girl
The ministry criticised by a judge over its treatment of a young girl who complained of sexual assault has acknowledged a family home was not the best placement for her.
Foster parent shortage leading to placement problems
Children are being placed with unsuitable families because of a shortage of foster parents, the Ministry for Vulnerable Children has admitted.
Minor parties wade into child poverty debate
The setting of a child poverty reduction target by the National Party leader - out of the blue - has been met with some surprise, but also plenty of support.
Ben Hurley: I can feel your anger
Comedian Ben Hurley reminisces about Star Wars, Lego, a rundown flat and why being funny isn't about being the class clown. Audio
Are we over-punishing our kids?
Rewards and punishments don't work, so adults and kids need to work together to solve behavioural problems, says psychologist Ross Greene. Audio
Selwyn council trials 'smart' playground
Rolleston in Canterbury now has an augmented reality playground.
1089 Northland students need psychological help, principals say
Northland principals say their students are dealing with murder, drugs, alcohol, and poverty at home and bringing their problems to school. Audio
Social workers quit ahead of Oranga Tamariki launch
Child, Youth and Family had an exodus of senior social workers in the months leading up to the launch of its replacement Oranga Tamariki, documents show.
Dr Paula Green - Children's Poetry
Dr Paula Green is a champion of children's poetry - writing poems for them and encouraging them to write their own. Paula has published 10 poetry collections with more to come, she also writes… Audio
Doctors says politicians must act to help poor stay healthy
Politicians must take urgent action to improve the health of less advantaged groups in society, especially children, doctors say. The call comes from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in a… Audio
Child uplifting laws will not change after footage was aired
There's no move to change the uplifting children's policy in light of footage showing a five year being taken by police from her mother's home. Audio
'Jacinda effect' in full effect in the media
The Ardern ascent set the news agenda this past week, even if it was in part due to unwanted questions about babies. How long will the honeymoon last and how long will “new car smell” linger? Audio
A Noble Quest
One Wellington family decide to take their children on an educational holiday back to their mother's homeland of Sri Lanka, but family holidays never go as planned. Audio, Gallery
Female politicians: don't ask us about our pregnancy plans
Female politicians who've had children while in Parliament say it's totally inappropriate to be asked about their pregnancy plans. Audio
Petit Pli - clothes that grow as a child does
A London-based designer has come up with a range of clothes for children that grows as the child does. Video, Audio
Child discipline: 'Every parent needs to know this'
The naughty seat and "time out" are popular methods of disciplining children but family therapist Dr Anna Martin says they are punitive approaches to discipline and we need to stop using them. She's… Audio
Flying Solo - Teen mum Rhiarne's story
Pregnant at 13. In the final episode of Flying Solo we meet junior squash champ Rhiarne, her toddler Braydon and the extended whanau embracing their teenage solo-mum. Audio, Gallery
How to avoid dinner table dramas
Did your delicious dinner get the "Yuck!" treatment? Katy Gosset talks to families about fussy eating and a clinical psychologist serves up some tips. Audio
Should only people who can afford children have them?
The ACT Party's new deputy leader Beth Houlbrooke says parents who cannot afford to have children should not be having them. She says giving handouts increases dependency and says to really address… Audio
