Oranga Tamariki response examined at inquest into New Plymouth girl’s death
“Her life unfortunately sucked.” The girl, who cannot be named, died by suspected suicide in 2017. Two years…
Jump Jam at 25 years: How Brett Fairweather’s school aerobics craze has gone the distance
Now parents tell him they took part when they were young. “I knew it was going to be…
Election 2026: The Opportunity Party’s tax plan could lead to public service job losses, less money for Oranga Tamariki, leader Qiulae Wong says
Some of the savings will come from Oranga Tamariki, the Government department that protects vulnerable young children. Opportunity’s…
Hawke’s Bay mum lays complaint after Tamariki Ora misses newborn’s ‘failure to thrive’
The Hawke’s Bay mother told the Herald she is “absolutely traumatised” after the hospital told her Soleia would…
Rangatahi Māori getting less timely help from Oranga Tamariki system – report
While most Māori have no involvement with Oranga Tamariki, data in this report show that despite being only…
Whānau pay tribute to Hokianga kuia Tārati Buckley, allegedly murdered in Far North
A 26-year-old man was charged with her murder, as well as arson, burglary, theft of a motor vehicle,…
Woman steps in to protect baby with head injuries when Oranga Tamariki fails to act
The child protection agency has also accepted that Stephanie took on responsibilities that should have been Oranga Tamariki’s.…
Minister for Children Karen Chhour visits all 72 Oranga Tamariki sites
“It’s easy as a minister to visit the main city centres, where these sites get a lot of…
Hastings triple homicide: Oranga Tamariki says it had no involvement with family
James said a man who lived at the property was also transported to hospital and underwent surgery on…
Oranga Tamariki: Korowai Manaaki youth justice residents still on Wiri roof after 21 hours
Bits of corrugated iron and insulation had been ripped from the roof during the standoff, a person near…
Police assist Oranga Tamariki after youths climb on Wiri youth justice facility roof
“Oranga Tamariki can confirm we are responding to an incident at Korowai Manaaki, one of our Auckland youth…
Coroner’s findings on Malachi Rain Subecz’s death include call for Oranga Tamariki changes
Earlier inquiries into the boy’s death have put forward measures for preventing the abuse of children, and now…