Children At Risk
The Rights of the New Zealand Child
New Zealand didn't come out well when our adherence to the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child, was assessed. What more can and must be done to protect the rights of Kiwi kids? Audio
Police advisor discredits 'stranger danger'
The police say schools are putting too much focus on "stranger danger" when the evidence shows children are most at risk from people they know. Audio
Principal says vulnerable kids being damaged by delays
As we reported yesterday community agencies in West Auckland says thousands of at-risk children are failing to get the help they need. Audio
Trust says West Ak need to work together better
The chief executive of the Waipareira Trust says the agencies that are meant to help at-risk children and their families in West Auckland aren't working together as they should. Audio
Thousands of at-risk children slipping through gaps
Community agencies say thousands of at-risk children in West Auckland are failing to get the help they need each year -- and that could sow the seeds of another tragedy. Audio
At-risk children cases not followed up
Community agencies say thousands of at-risk children cases in West Auckland are not being followed up. The recent trial of two boys involved in a fatal dairy robbery revealed they had childhoods… Audio