Child Youth And Family
Case #040 - Delcelia Witika
The presiding judge described the death of Delcelia Witika as one of the most disturbing cases of child abuse to come before the High Court. David Mcloughlin covered the case. Audio
Trial of ex-CYFs caregiver begins at Auckland High Court
A former CYFs caregiver on trial for allegedly sexually abusing eight boys in his care is accused of silencing his victims by threatening gang involvement.
The High Court trial of Earl William… Audio
CYFs was blind to warning signs over danger Moko was in
Oranga Tamariki's predecessor Child Youth and Family filed an urgent report to visit Moko Rangitoheriri within a week, but it never did. Ten days later he was dead. Audio
Labour calls for inquiry over CYF case
Revelations that Child Youth and Family failed to act despite warnings to save a child from an unsafe environment have prompted the Labour Party to call for an inquiry.
Flying Solo - Grandmother Jo's story
Flying Solo; true stories of what it takes to raise children on your own in NZ. In the first episode, we meet Jo Whiu, a grandmother to seven young mokopuna. Daughter Lisa is a recovering P addict and… Audio, Gallery
CYF asked if they should put spin on Minister's letter
Child Youth and Family officials asked if they should put a spin on a Minister's letter to a man worried about the safety of his three year old daughter. Late last year the Family Court ruled that the… Audio
Almost all of CYF report relating to child's death blanked out
It is outrageous Child Youth and Family has blanked out a crucial report relating to the death of a boy, his family says.
'Now we will really see if they do care' - youth advocate
Stakes are high for Oranga Tamariki, the new Ministry for Vulnerable Children, as it launches today.
New ministry for children is launched today
The complete overhaul of Child, Youth and Family and the creation of Oranga Tamariki has been years in the making and follows a comprehensive review by an expert advisory panel, as Sarah Robson… Audio
One day until launch and new CYF uncertain on staffing
With only a day to go before a new child protection agency is launched to replace CYF, its top social worker cannot say how many more staff are needed. Audio
Judge hits back at CYF threat to take children
Child Youth and Family threatened to take four children off a couple after they went to court to force the agency to help them. Audio
Social workers urgently called to Wairarapa
Child Youth and Family in Masterton has called in extra social workers after weeks of complaints that a backlog of cases is putting families in danger.
CYF wrongly accuses man of being a sex offender over 15 years
Child Youth and Family faces having to make a payout to a man it wrongly accused for 15 years of being a sex offender. The wrong information was repeated over and over in reports to the Family Court… Audio
CYF told by judge it put toddler at 'unacceptable further risk'
A judge has told Child Youth and Family it put a Wellington toddler at unacceptable further risk by giving misleading information about her father to the Family Court. Audio
CYF told by judge it put toddler at 'unacceptable further risk'
A judge has told Child Youth and Family it put a Wellington toddler at unacceptable further risk by giving misleading information about her father to the Family Court. Audio
Government faces backlash over data-gathering plan
A CYF privacy breach has been cited as proof the Government can't be trusted with private information. The government plans to require all agencies seeking funding to provide clients' details. Audio
Govt backs down over whānau-first care
The government will reword legislation about where at-risk children are sent, in response to pressure from Māori.
Government bows to Maori pressure, will reword child protection legislation
The Government has bowed to pressure from Maori and will go back to the drawing board and re-word controversial child protection legislation. Audio
Maori Women's Welfare League opposed new CYFs bill
Today's the last day to make submissions on the bill setting up the new Ministry for Vulnerable Children. Audio
CYF criticised for lack of teeth, lack of outside scrutiny
Upcoming law changes that will overhaul Child Youth & Family, under the new Vulnerable Children Ministry, include the chief executive setting up a complaint mechanism for families. But critics of the… Audio