
'Family first' ends in tragedy
Kathleen Cooper was never going to be able to cope with her grandson Jermain. Why was he put in her care?
CYF's gone, but what's changed?
The new Ministry for Vulnerable Children has opened its doors, but beyond the name, what's different?
Arson killed mum, baby
Grieving sister says lawnmower petrol was used to set fire that killed "loving, doting" Katie Bruce, 20, and her baby son, Ash.
A sister's lament
Kelly Gush was 12 when she was kicked to death by her mother's partner. Her sister, Kylie, speaks for the first time.
'Just one more sleep, mummy'
Eight-year-old Lisa Hope was excited to move in with her mother the day before she was killed.
Toddler death 'failings' exposed
A review has exposed a host of mistakes and oversights in CYF's handling of the case of a murdered toddler.
Vow to reduce child abuse
The head of a new uber agency for vulnerable children says she can halt New Zealand's roll call of shame.
Why Maori suffer
The high rates of child abuse among Maori can be traced back to colonisation, an academic says.
The love of one adult will do
OPINION: No government agency can give our children the love and support they deserve.
Our excuses are dead
OPINION: Our babies don't need us to scream when they die. They need us to give a damn when they are alive.
My hope for CYF's successor
OPINION: Just listening to what children think is best for them could make a huge difference.