MMental health Read More Rotorua Hospital: New mental health inpatient unit Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue opensAugust 20, 2026 A Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora statement today said the mental health wellbeing and recovery unit replaced…
HHeadlines Read More Election 2026: The Opportunity Party’s tax plan could lead to public service job losses, less money for Oranga Tamariki, leader Qiulae Wong saysJuly 31, 2026 Some of the savings will come from Oranga Tamariki, the Government department that protects vulnerable young children. Opportunity’s…
NNew Zealand Read More Rangatahi Māori getting less timely help from Oranga Tamariki system – reportJune 9, 2026 While most Māori have no involvement with Oranga Tamariki, data in this report show that despite being only…
NNew Zealand Read More Woman steps in to protect baby with head injuries when Oranga Tamariki fails to actMay 30, 2026 The child protection agency has also accepted that Stephanie took on responsibilities that should have been Oranga Tamariki’s.…
NNew Zealand Read More Minister for Children Karen Chhour visits all 72 Oranga Tamariki sitesApril 23, 2026 “It’s easy as a minister to visit the main city centres, where these sites get a lot of…
NNew Zealand Read More Hastings triple homicide: Oranga Tamariki says it had no involvement with familyApril 21, 2026 James said a man who lived at the property was also transported to hospital and underwent surgery on…
HHeadlines Read More Oranga Tamariki: Korowai Manaaki youth justice residents still on Wiri roof after 21 hoursApril 10, 2026 Bits of corrugated iron and insulation had been ripped from the roof during the standoff, a person near…
NNew Zealand Read More Police assist Oranga Tamariki after youths climb on Wiri youth justice facility roofApril 10, 2026 “Oranga Tamariki can confirm we are responding to an incident at Korowai Manaaki, one of our Auckland youth…
NNew Zealand Read More Coroner’s findings on Malachi Rain Subecz’s death include call for Oranga Tamariki changesFebruary 10, 2026 Earlier inquiries into the boy’s death have put forward measures for preventing the abuse of children, and now…
HHeadlines Read More Oranga Tamariki manager loses ERA challenge over bullying findingsJanuary 14, 2026 Each raised concerns which described a pattern of bullying and belittling or dismissive behaviour. The supervisors alleged the…
NNew Zealand Read More Tau Oranga Health Care: New kaupapa Māori practice opening in RotoruaJanuary 9, 2026 Childs recalled trying to book a GP appointment and being told that there was a seven-week wait. “By…
NNew Zealand Read More Oranga Tamariki caregivers trial: More children describe punishmentsSeptember 26, 2025 The alleged offending came to light when one of the children, given the false name Sally to protect…