Children
Episode 25
Tom E. Moffatt, who writes fun stories for kids, visits with some jokes. Liam talks about Goat on a Trampoline. Suzy reads the story It's Time to Go by New Zealand author Carol Duffy. Audio
How to talk about pornography with your kids
Twelve years old is the average age when kids first see pornography, almost always by accident. Author Melody Thomas tells RNZ how parents can handle it. Audio
Oranga Tamariki aims to finalise funding for social providers by end of July
Hundreds of charities and non-government organisations remain uncertain around whether funding will be renewed. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 26th July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and discusses when is it too young to swear, and overcoming peer pressure. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for 26 July 2024
On today's episode, we talk with Rawiri Waretini-Karena was in institutional care for 11 years and was later convicted of murder on the release of the report into abuse in state care, information has… Audio
Presbyterian Support Otago destroyed records of children in its care
Information has come to light in the Royal Commission of Inquiry that Presbyterian Support Otago destroyed the records of the children it cared for. New Zealand Law Society President Frazer Barton… Audio
Labour on govt softening targets for child poverty
Carmel Sepuloni is accusing the government of lacking morals, after it was revealed they have discreetly softened the targets for children in poverty. Sepuloni spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Social Development Minister on govt's child poverty targets
The Child Poverty Report - released alongside Budget 2024 - shows an increase to the targeted percentage for all three measures of child poverty. Social Development Minister Louise Upston spoke to… Audio
Abuse survivor on release of the Royal Commission's final report into abuse in state care
Rawiri Waretini-Karena was in institutional care for 11 years and was later convicted of murder. These days he's a lecturer and researcher. He says he experienced more violence in boys' homes than in… Audio
Intergenerational harm caused by abuse in state care
A Maori woman who was subjected to repeated sexual abuse by her foster father says she is still trying to clean up the mess created by the state more than 50 years later. In Depth te ao Maori… Audio
Child poverty advocate shocked targets softened
One child poverty advocate is shocked the government has discreetly softened the target for children in poverty. Child Poverty Action Group head Sarita Divis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Minister can't guarantee abuse won't occur at controversial boot camps
The government's first military-style boot camp begins next week, despite the recent abuse in care inquiry detailing abuse at similar facilities. Audio
PM not backing down on removal of military-style youth academies
The government said it's possible it'll make wide legislative changes in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care's report. But the Prime Minister is not backing down on the… Audio
First govt military-style boot camps to begin on Monday
The first of the government's controversial military-style boot camps begins on Monday, with 10 young people aged 15 to 17 due to take part at the pilot programme. It will be less than a week after… Audio
Māori survivors of abuse in care call for action
Māori survivors of abuse in state care want immediate action addressing the systemic failings which lead to ongoing abuse and discrimination of the most vulnerable. Paora Moyle has been a social… Audio
How not to lose your cool with your kids
Tips and tricks for keeping your cool with your children. Audio
Social service providers fear children at risk due to funding uncertainty
Hundreds of charities and NGOs providing care for vulnerable children and families say they're in limbo waiting for Oranga Tamariki to tell them whether funding will be continued, and they fear young… Audio
The horrific reality of New Zealand state and faith-based care
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has finally been released. What will its real impact be? Audio
Māori reported more abuse, faced harsher punishment - inquiry
Racist targeting by police and social workers and harsher sentences by youth courts significantly contributed to over-representation of Māori among the abused.
Lawyer for abuse survivors reponds to Inquiry findings
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, released its findings today calling the abuse and neglect of at least 200,000 children and young people "a national disgrace." The 3000 page report… Audio
