By Chris Ormond and Kate Chapman of NZPA Wellington, July 23 NZPA - Money could be put into improving teacher training so they were equipped to deal with special needs students, Associate Education Minister Heather Roy says.

Wellington, July 1 NZPA - Child abuse by drunken parents is being raised in support of a call by a group of leading New Zealanders for the Government to take a strong stance on liquor law reform.

Wellington, March 3 NZPA - The Government is to consider tracking abusive mothers throughout their lives -- one of several recommendations in a new report out today.

Wellington, Dec 19 NZPA - The Government's plan to introduce a bill to strengthen the Crimes Act to deal with violent offending against children have been welcomed by the Children's Commissioner.

By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, Dec 16 NZPA - A campaign focused on preventing child abuse is not the way to go, Children's Commissioner John Angus said today, in sharp contrast to his predecessor's position.

Wellington, Oct 13 NZPA - Education Minister Anne Tolley has asked for consultation to begin on the closure of a dilapidated South Auckland school.

Wellington, Sept 10 NZPA - The Education Ministry is urgently looking into conditions at a dilapidated and unsafe school in south Auckland, says Education Minister Anne Tolley.

Wellington, June 15 NZPA - The orange man who reminded everyone to vote in the general election is back -- this time he wants to make sure you are enrolled to vote in the referendum on smacking.

Wellington, May 6 NZPA - The Government's proposed "Boot Camp Bill" came under fire again today, with changes to the Youth Court's jurisdiction to include 12 and 13-year-olds drawing strong criticism.

Wellington, April 17 NZPA - Children's Commissioner Cindy Kiro leaves the job at the end of this month. Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett has appointed child care and protection expert John Angus for six months until a permanent appointment was made.