Oranga Tamariki
Child removed from foster home because she’s Pākehā, parents say
Oranga Tamariki has removed a child from her foster home, with her foster parents saying it's because they're Pasifika and the child is Pākehā. Checkpoint was there when 'Sarah' was uplifted from the… Video, Audio
More on the Oranga Tamariki uplift story
Today the welfare agency's chief executive Grainne Moss has spoken out saying the video didn't tell the whole truth of the situation. Meanwhile the court action against Newsroom over the story has… Audio
Oranga Tamariki vs Newsroom
Newsroom has released an investigation into the "uplifting" of babies by Oranga Tamariki. It came with a powerful video, showing such an attempt to remove a newborn Māori baby from its mother in a… Audio
The brutal reality of babies taken by the state
The Detail: Newsroom's Melanie Reid has been reporting on children and babies being taken by the state for two years. Now, footage taken by the families involved reveals the brutal reality.
The brutal reality of babies taken by the state
Newsroom's Melanie Reid has been reporting on children and babies being taken by the state for two years. Now, footage taken by the families involved reveals the brutal reality of what really… Audio
Children in police cells a direct Treaty breach - Māori Council
An executive director of the Māori Council says holding young people in police cells is a breach of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Oranga Tamariki accused of dropping boy at gang pad
Oranga Tamariki has been accused of dropping a teenage boy off at a gang pad as punishment for being too cheeky. Māori news correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan reports. Audio
Oranga Tamariki accused of dropping boy at gang pad
Oranga Tamariki is being accused of dropping a teenage boy off at a gang pad as punishment for being "cheeky".
Mother's Day hui to discuss Oranga Tamariki's removal of newborn babies
Up to 100 women who have had children taken by Oranga Tamariki are expected at a hui in Raglan today.
Ministry abusing vulnerable families - midwife
Oranga Tamariki is being accused of bullying and racism by the Māori midwife who fought to prevent a young mother from having her baby taken away.
Children’s Commissioner: Whole of NZ infected with racism
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft says systemic racism affects decisions made by government workers, including those working in child welfare services. He is speaking out after two midwives… Audio
Oranga Tamariki two years on: what's changed?
Two years since the establishment of Oranga Tamariki - the Ministry for Children, more children and young people than ever are in the care of the state. The agency replaced Child, Youth and Family… Audio
'Deeply disturbing': More than 200 children abused - reports
For the first time, Oranga Tamariki has laid bare just how much harm and abuse is being done to children in its care.
No sign of baby's injury in hours before hospital visit - GP
As police investigate the case of a one-month-old baby who was found with a broken arm at Middlemore Hospital, an Auckland doctor has revealed there was no sign the baby's injury occurred before he…
Youths leaving state care: 'They're going to all suffer'
The Children's Commissioner wants every young person leaving state care to be offered full support through a new transitional service.
Young people leaving state care with little support
Young people leaving care are three times more likely to end up in hospital before they turn 20 than those who haven't been in care, and 10 times more likely to be involved in minor offending. A new… Audio
Social workers aim to use public sector pay rise as leverage
Social workers contracted by Oranga Tamariki want to piggyback on a big pay boost going to their counterparts at the state agency.
Renee Porter: speaking up for those in care
Renee Porter is the Chair of VOYCE Whakarongo Mai, the Voice of the Young and Care Experienced, an advocacy group for children in care. This weekend she has delivered a speech at an international… Audio
Oranga Tamariki social workers in line for 30% pay rise
Social workers expecting to receive a 30 percent pay rise say it's been a long time coming, but they're pleased they're finally being recognised for the responsibilities and long hours in what's a… Video, Audio
Pay Equity for Oranga Tamariki Social Workers
Oranga Tamariki social workers have reached agreement in principle on a pay equity settlement worth $114.6 million over five years. The PSA Union's National Secretary Erin Polaczuk joins Kathryn to… Audio