Children
Pahiatua's Polish children return
The welcome mat is laid out for the return of Polish refugee children in Pahiatua, where their arrival 80 years ago has been wound into the fabric of the town's history. Audio
'Extremely stark' under-5 mortality in Kiribati
In 2015, the country recorded 56 deaths per 1000 live births, more than twice the regional average. Audio
Auckland charity making school lunches runs out of money
Something as simple as a peanut butter sandwich and an apple can go a long way in a lunchbox, but an Auckland charity providing staples for families to make school lunches has run out of money. The… Audio
Children's Commissioner on use of force in boot camps
A leaked ministerial briefing has shown the Children's Minister acknowledged that giving boot camp providers the power to use force would raise the risk of abuse in custody. Children's Commissioner Dr… Audio
How boys and men impact how we feel about periods
There does appear to be a positive shift, despite feeling the old-school period awkwardness between males and females.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 5 November 2024
In today’s episode, with just hours to go until Election Day in the United States, the presidential candidates are making their final arguments for the top job, a leaked ministerial briefing has shown… Audio
Giving boot camp providers power to use force questioned
A leaked ministerial briefing has shown the Children's Minister acknowledged that giving boot camp providers the power to use force would raise the risk of abuse in custody. Green MP and the party's… Audio
Tips to tackle exam season
NCEA exams start on Tuesday, and as you'll remember, it can be a stressful time for students. First Up's Leonard Powell went out to ask exam survivors for some tips on tackling the study season. Audio
Principal on govt funding to help pupils struggling with maths
A North Island principal says she's grateful for any financial support the government can give to students struggling with maths. Principal of Whangarei Intermediate Haley Read spoke to Ingrid… Audio
When are teens taught about periods?
Most of the New Zealand teenagers who joined a focus group on periods said they got their first period before understanding what their body was doing.
NCEA exams begin
NCEA and Scholarship exams begin on Tuesday with assessments in Dance, Maths, and Tongan. Education correspondent John Gerritsen asked how they are getting on. Audio
Boom! Pop! Crackle! Fizz!
Jake's whanau lets off fireworks, Irene tells the story of Hinemoa & Tutanekai, and Suzy sprints to the rescue with random Fun Facts about running! Audio
Learning to play
Playing is an essential part of childhood. But in the era of devices and screen time, are tamariki missing out on play? Audio
Parenting: when kids want to quit sport or other activities
What is the right way to deal with your kids wanting to quit a sport or an extracurricular activity? Audio
The Panel with Anton Mathews & Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anton Mathews & Niki Bezzant to discuss: a new report into chronic school absence, how legal challenges could shape the US Election, and… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 30 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus the trio discuss snacking. It turns out all the people saying it's bad your us… Audio
Don't flag Flag Football
General Manager of National Football League for Australia and New Zealand Charlotte Offord joins Jesse to talk about the rise of the sport of Flag Football. Audio
New Zealand's state of play
The Detail: During New Zealand Play Week, experts say play should be mandatory, and a bit riskier. Audio
Kiwi Kid Comedians, Squeaky Sounds, and Cool to Kōrero
Play our world-famous-in-New-Zealand game 'What's That Sound?' and check out the youngest comedy talent in Aotearoa. Suzy has Cool to Kōrero, and what's up with Charlie the Crow? Audio
The story of the Polish refugees who found safety in New Zealand
Eighty years ago, 733 shaven-headed children arrived in New Zealand as refugees from Poland - now Pahīatua, their adopted home, is welcoming some back, along with their descendants. Video, Audio
