Children
'Abuse and threats': Inside the decision to cancel drag queen library event
"Online abuse and threats" to attendees - "including children" - of a drag queen storytime event were among the reasons it was canned, a council review says.
What children eat for lunch around the world
With a full redesign of New Zealand's school lunch programme in the works, RNZ investigates how other countries keep their school students from going hungry.
'Everything about it is just joy' - The Secret of the Wiggles' success
After about 30 years teaching and entertaining children, The Wiggles are still going strong, and they are back in New Zealand for another tour.
Parenting: Helping kids with a healthy competition mindset
Melbourne-based provisional psychologist Darren Godwin says tween and teens athletes and their parents can benefit from the same sort of assistance pros get to deal with ups and downs. Audio
School lunches: Seymour failed to get sweeping cuts he wanted, Labour says
The Labour Party is claiming a win for its campaign that the government commit to keeping and funding free school lunches. Audio
Free school lunches: Government budgets $3 per meal
A new interim delivery model will kick in next year to allow time for a full redesign of the scheme before any more money is dedicated.
Otherhood: women without children get personal in new essay collection
More than 30 New Zealand women who are not mothers write about their experiences in Otherhood. The essay collection explores what it means to live a fulfilling life while giving "a middle finger" to… Audio
New study shows at-risk children slipping through cracks
The Otago University research shows referrals from support organisations requesting intervention from Oranga Tamariki are being left unopened, with carers sometimes spending hours on the phone to… Audio
OECD warns education gaps a threat to prosperity
The OECD warns declining achievement and long-standing education gaps for Maori and Pacific children are a serious threat to prosperity. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 6 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss learning to say "no". Audio
Episode 13
We start the time-travel adventure series starring 10-year-olds Ali & Gab. This week, they meet the world-famous-in-New-Zealand dolphin, Pelorus Jack, young Ayla talks about the book Starfish the Star… Audio
Ode to flatulence wins NZ on Air award
Don McGlashan and Harry Sinclair's ode to flatulence from the hit children's TV series Kiri and Lou has won a NZ on Air Award. Video, Audio
Four home dialysis machines break down on 3-year-old in a week
"They should be condemned, the lot of them. They fault constantly," says the mother of preschooler Harper Cromie.
'Outrageous': Public transport subsidies end today
Campaigners say the extra cost will affect families and young people already struggling with the cost of living.
Seymour confirms temporary funding for free school lunches
Funding for the scheme is set to continue for the "immediate few years" while officials work out what the alternative programme will look like.
Coronial inquest into death of toddler in Gore continues
Accusations of body dumping, a fake alibi, neglect and abuse have aired during a coronial inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Episode 12
In Suzy's Book Corner this week, Suzy reads Dawn McMillan's book I Need a New Bum, there are jokes from Kaia, Nathan, and Izzy, and six-year-old Ben reads his story about Disney movies. Audio
How to tell if your preschooler is autistic
A first of its kind one-to-one support programme for pre-school children showing signs of autism is about to be trialed in Wellington, with aspirations of going nationwide. Professor Josie Barbaro… Audio
OT cuts could leave knowledge gap, says PSA
The agency is proposing to scrap 21 Māori specialist roles as part of a wider restructure, including a number of senior, regional treaty advisory positions.
Claimants want Children's Minister to front up
Waitangi Tribunal claimants will appeal a High Court decision to overturn a summons order from the Tribunal for Children's Minister Karen Chhour.
