Andrew Becroft

On Eyewitness - it's been 20 years since the killing of a child shocked the country. We said it must never happen again. So why has it? Produced by Katie Doyle. Audio

An Education Ministry report shows racism in schools is more likely to come from teachers than from students, and Maori and Pasifika teenagers are bearing the brunt of it. It also found that… Audio

The Minister for Children Tracey Martin will not outlaw youth detention in police cells - despite widespread agreement it's an unsuitable practice. She says everyone agrees police cells aren't right… Audio

Official figures have revealed more than 130 incidents of self-harm in Youth Justice Facilities in the past five years. As well, seven young people attempted to harm themselves or take their own lives… Audio

Official figures have revealed more than 130 incidents of self-harm in Youth Justice Facilities in the past five years. As well, nine young people attempted to harm themselves or commit suicide in… Audio

A programme to feed hungry kids with a free lunch at school each day is going to be trialled in 30 schools next year.

The Prime Minister announced the initiative at the launch of the Child and Youth… Video, Audio

A hui deciding how an inquiry into Oranga Tamariki will run says Maori have every right to live to their potential and must not be relegated to the B-team. The people at the Hamilton meeting made it… Audio

It's 'D-day' for Oranga Tamariki - with the ministry set for a big shakeup just two years since it was established.

A new law - the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Legislation Act - comes… Audio

Oranga Tamariki will be shaken up today, with new youth and family laws coming into full force. The law requires the ministry provide a practical committment to the Treaty of Waitangi and support care… Audio

A new report has found adults and decision makers are too resistant to listening to children's opinions, and that needs to change.

The research by the Children's Commissioner called 'Are We… Audio

The Children's Commissioner's office will conduct a review of Oranga Tamariki's care and protection of Māori babies from birth to three months old.

Last month, Hawke's Bay Hospital was put into… Video, Audio

The Children's Commissioner's says while the Wellbeing Budget is a good start for children, it falls short when it comes to housing. Andrew Becroft says housing is at the root of child poverty in New… Audio

A man who killed Hawke's Bay boy James Whakaruru 20 years ago has pleaded guilty to 11 serious violence and sexual violence charges, which he committed after he was released from prison. Audio

An executive director of the Māori Council says holding young people in police cells is a breach of the treaty of Waitangi.

The latest figures show almost 200 young offenders were held in police… Audio

A former foster child says a new transitional support service for young people leaving care has been a long time coming.

The government has pledge $150 million for helping young people stand on their… Audio

The Children's Commissioner is again calling for the police to rethink their policy of chasing young drivers. The police watchdog on Thursday found the police should not have given chase to a car in… Audio

The Children's Commissioner is deeply disturbed by the case of a toddler who died from being physically abused after a hospital failed to notice his injuries. Despite the 16-month-old being taken four… Audio

It was lauded as groundbreaking legislation, introduced as a top priority by the Prime Minister herself and nearly unanimously supported by Parliament. So what inroads have been made to help the… Audio