Children
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
Tick for 'short' bootcamp review too soon - children's commissioner
The government should not set military style academies into youth justice law, the children's commissioner says, despite its first bootcamp getting a glowing report.
PM's 'fashion crime' T-shirt now up for auction
The infamous over-the-suit T-shirt worn by the PM at a Parliament barbecue has gone on sale to raise funds for children living in poverty, in a TradeMe auction.
Is dehydration affecting your child's learning?
We know a lot about how hunger can impact young minds when it comes to learning, but hydration can play a big role too.
Kidfluencers - not all toys and joys
Strong parental control seems to be the key to keeping insta-famous and highly visible YouTube kids safe.
Dark questions over child video stars
Strong parental control seems to be the key to keeping insta-famous and highly visible YouTube kids safe. Audio
The Panel with Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks discuss the struggles of being a single parent, Disney dropping trigger warnings from old films, and in celebration of… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 February 2025
On today's episode, the Labour Party says the Prime Minister should sack ACT's David Seymour as a minister for writing to the police while they were investigating one of his constituents, a report… Audio
When should I keep my kid home from school?
Is it okay to give them a day off if they are just feeling tired?
The school system is not making the grade
As the 2025 school year kicks off, a slew of problems await students, teachers and the government.
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
NZ school system not making the grade
As the 2025 schoolyear kicks off, a slew of problems for students, teachers and the government. Audio
'My way of cleaning up one little corner of the internet'
Psychologist and TikTok sensation, Britain's Dr Julie Smith breaks down complex ideas about how our mind works into simple and creative snack-size viral videos. 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
'Unacceptable negligence': Parents shocked after children escape daycare
The father of one of the two children who went missing from the Mt Eden BestStart said in a message viewed by RNZ that it was a "catastrophic failure of duty" and he was not reassured by BestStart's…
'Boot the Bill': Plea for government to put a stop to military-style camps
"The right to campaign, protest, and petition is a blessing we have," Children's Minister Karen Chhour told RNZ in response.
Parents, think twice before posting back-to-school pics
Parents could unwittingly give away more information than they think when they post online, police are warning.
Former school lunch provider critical of new programme
A former school lunch provider has criticised the government's new programme. Trust House chief executive John Prendergast spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Children's Minister pauses Oranga Tamariki review into service provider contracts
The Children's Minister has asked Oranga Tamariki to pause its review into service provider contracts, and extend existing contracts until the end of the year. Political reporter Lilian Hanly spoke to… Audio
