NZOA
Speaking Out
Albie and April were among survivors who spoke out for an inquiry into abuse in care. As the Royal Commission's findings reveal the extent of the abuser that happened, what does it mean for them? Audio
The Brothers
Brothers Albie, Rob, and Jason speak with journalist Aaron Smale about the violence and abuse they experienced in state care as children and how that led them to joining Mangu Kaha / Black Power. Audio
April
We hear from April, who spent time in state-run girls' homes across the South Island as a teenager. We hear her story as a survivor of abuse and the impact it had on her. Audio
You Can Be a Comedian When You Grow Up!
Suzy chats to a comedian about their job, Princess and her unicorn Strengthus meet the crocodiles, and we challenge you to have a go at our game 'What's That Sound?' Audio
Introducing The Stolen Children of Aotearoa
This podcast is about a gang whanau and their journey to speak out about the abuse they experienced as children in Aotearoa's state-care system. Audio
Apples, Apples, Apples
The brain-teaser is about apples, apples, and more apples; Alex talks about the book Roo & Vladimir; and Codi helps us learn to say "I'm hungry" in te reo Māori. Audio
A Princess and a Unicorn
Simon Taylor, storyteller, has the first chapter in our new series, Princess & Strengthus the Unicorn; young Una reads her story about overprotective parents; and Maia, Blair, & Austin have a triple… Audio
We're Going to the Zoo
Stefan reads his story about a school visit to the zoo; Te'a, Elizabeth, and Hana are our kid comedians; and are you up for this week's brain-teaser challenge? It's a tricky one! Audio
What Did the Chicken Say at the Library?
Book-book-book! Suzy reads us one, young Rhylee reads her story about Book Week, and Mitchell reviews a book too. Plus jokes, a brain-teaser, and the game 'What's That Sound?' Audio
Fire! Fire!
Special guest Fire & Emergency Commander Rochelle Martin is in for a chat, Marley talks about a book he read, and there are fun facts to make you smarter. Audio
Ka pai tō mahi!
We learn some te reo Maori with Codi, find out about the dinosaur zoo, and ask this brain teaser: 'Which instrument is the odd one out? Trumpet, flute, violin, harmonica, or tuba?' Audio
A Kiwi Went to Sea, Sea, Sea. But Why?
Suzy reads a story by award-winning Kiwi author Peter Millet, Codi teaches us a new Maori phrase in 'Cook to Korero,' and young Isaac answers seven questions. Not six. Not eight. Seven. Audio
A Kiwi Went to Sea, Sea, Sea. But Why?
Suzy reads a story by award-winning Kiwi author Peter Millet, Codi teaches us a new Maori phrase in 'Cook to Korero,' and young Isaac answers seven questions. Not six. Not eight. Seven. Audio
What Does a Police Officer Do?
Special guest Constable Bryan Ward pops in for a chat, a naughty penguin follows the fish, and there's our world-famous-in-New-Zealand game 'What's That Sound?' Audio
What a Lovely Smile You Have!
The very handsome and clever Bryan & Bobby talk about compliments, young Mason reads his story about all the things he likes, and Suzy tells us why smiling is good for your health. Audio
What's Inside a Police Car?
Bryan & Bobby take you inside a police car, Hazel has a tricky brain teaser, and Zakhar tells you what he thought of the book Remarkable Animal Stories from New Zealand and Australia. Audio
You've Got to Be Joking!
The best jokes of the week are told by Sasha, Jayden, and Zara; Maddison chats about Celia the Seagull, Suzy has Fun Facts about a stinky animal; and there's a new brain-teaser to challenge the organ… Audio
Bushwalks and Bike Rides
Young Levi talks about what he's been doing in the holidays, there are Fun Facts about animals with beaks, and you can play the world-famous-in-New-Zealand game 'What's That Sound? - He Aha Tera… Audio
Bryan & Bobby Make a Splash!
Constable Bryan and police dog Bobby get ready for summer fun in the pool; Arabella tells us about a helicopter called Ellie Copter; Suzy has Fun Facts about the Web; and Indy reads her own special… Audio
What Do You Call a Bear with No Teeth?
Elizabeth, Jamie, and Nathan have the best jokes sent in this week; you can have a go at our game with no prize, 'What's That Sound?'; and why are Persephone, Zinnia, and Atlas part of Fun Facts this… Audio