Children
Rare native skink colony discovered by nine-year-old
A rustle in the grass led an observant nine-year-old to discover a rare colony of Hawke's Bay skinks, which were previously thought to have only survived in one fenced area.
Social media watch: Baby Ru crossfire puts legal risks in the spotlight
As the news of a toddler's death unfolded, his whānau responded by making various claims online.
Lower Hutt toddler death: Oranga Tamariki investigating interactions, decisions
Oranga Tamariki is investigating whether it could have done more to prevent the death of a Lower Hutt toddler last week.
Primary school kapa haka contest Te Mana Kuratahi kicks off in Nelson
More than 1500 kapa haka performers from primary schools across Aotearoa are performing at a national competition in Whakatū Nelson this week.
Calls for child protection to be a policy priority for new government
Five rebrands of official agencies, eight prime ministers, at least 33 reviews and an "extraordinary" number of new plans have done little to stem serious child abuse and neglect, says the chief… Audio
Parenting : Harmonious grandparenting
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Bestselling author and psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg talks to Kathryn about creating and fostering the grandparent-grandchild relationship. Throughout time it has been a special relationship, but as… Audio
Child deaths and injuries in Gaza 'shockingly high' - Save the Children
Reports from Gaza say that more than 2300 children have been killed during Israeli air strikes - a figure that an international charity says is shockingly high. Audio
Painga Project founder hoping to expand hearing and vision test scheme
Poor eyesight and hearing are hindering learning for one in four South Auckland primary school children tested by the Painga Project.
The charity has carried out free eye and hearing tests in three… Audio
Volunteer-run programme uncovering hearing, sight issues in South Auckland children
A volunteer-run programme doing badly needed hearing and eye-sight tests in South Auckland schools is transforming children's lives.
The Painga Project has found one in four children need help and it… Audio
Whanganui park revamp - Old Mother Hubbard, or just plain old?
Whanganui's iconic Kowhai Park is a blast from the past - but locals are wondering, do today's kids even recognise Humpty Dumpty? Audio
As election uncertainty settles, NZ must unify climate vision - councillor
Opinion - With the window of time for transformational emissions reductions closing, we cannot afford to remain in a state of defeat for long, writes councillor Sophie Handford.
Baby's death linked to lack of support for mother, coroner finds
The coroner has found the young whānau of a 10-week-old baby who died while co-sleeping were not given adequate support.
Man wins Family Court order to disown twins likely sired during threesome
A man has successfully won a court order to legally disown twins who were likely fathered during threesomes between him, his wife and another man.
Only nine percent of Oranga Tamariki caregivers specially trained to help trauma victims
Only nine percent of Oranga Tamariki caregivers are specially trained to help children who've lived with trauma, even though many of those in their care have experienced harm.
A 21-year-old woman… Audio
When pushing for achievement becomes toxic
Modern kids are getting caught up in the "grind culture" of the adult world and not developing a sense of inherent self-worth, says American journalist Jennifer Berhenti Wallace. Audio
The News
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Helping your kids do their best in exams
When a teen lacks confidence in studying for their exams, a "leadership nudge" from a supportive parent becomes essential, says parenting coach Joseph Driessen. Audio
New NCEA tests prove difficult for students
Teenagers have sat new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests for real for the first time and the results are not great.
Schools were able to opt into the assessments in June and pass rates in two of the… Audio
Green Party pledges to double Best Start payment, extend to all under three
The Green Party says it will double the Best Start payment from $69 a week to $140; it will also make it available for all children under three years.
Deep Fakes
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