Youth
So you think you know Sumeria? Kids and their clothes
Assyirologist David Hilder joins Ellie once again to break down what life might have been like for kids in ancient Mesopotamia. Audio
Auckland eatery Amore to pay $18k over unfair contract
After eight months working as a kitchen hand, a 16-year-old says she felt backed into a corner by her employer who told her she no longer had a job if she did not sign a casual contract.
Wayne Benton: living a more purposeful life
Attitude Check is a book about living a more purposeful life, written by Wayne Benton. Audio
Protecting children, helping parents: NZ social workers speak about the challenges of their jobs
Analysis - Research looking at the experiences of social and family workers themselves found participants expressed discomfort in knowing about the harm to children yet feeling helpless.
Sir Graeme and Lady Dingle on helping young people to thrive
Sir Graeme Dingle has undertaken innumerable adventures around the globe, including hundreds of mountaineering, rock climbing and adventuring firsts. Audio
Person who died after Hawke's Bay crash was teenager
Police say a person who died in a crash in northern Hawke's Bay was a 14-year-old.
What if your teen's NCEA results aren't what they wanted?
The nerve-racking wait is over today, for better or worse. Video
Myopia on the rise in Kiwi children
Optometrist Arshad Hoosen joins Anna Thomas to explain some of the causes of myopia, or short-sightedness. Audio
Christchurch community pool rebuild greenlit
A new community pool is to be built in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans, 18 years after the previous one was demolished.
Drug testing and wet tents as Rhythm and Vines festival kicks off
Record rain hasn't dampened the spirits of thousands of festival goers, and Drug Foundation staff say they're "slammed" by the numbers they're testing.
Is Ashburton boring? Teenagers take on mayor and council
A group of school pupils suggested there was nothing to do for young people in Ashburton during a Youth Forum presentation to the mayor and councillors earlier this year.
Christchurch teenager wins Prime Minister's Space Prize
A Christchurch teenager's project to improve tracking methane from space has won him the Prime Minister's Space Prize. Year 12 student Cairo Akehurst spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Kindergartens Aotearoa on ECE regulations review
A review of early childhood regulations says poor compliance in the sector is putting children at risk of harm. Amanda Coulston from Kindergartens Aotearoa spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Programme aims to save students from problem gambling
A new programme aims to save secondary school students from picking up problem gambling habits from video games. Problem Gambling Foundation director of advocacy and public health Andrée Froude spoke… Audio
Youth organisations send open letter to govt
More than 20 youth organisations have sent an open letter to the government opposing the Oranga Tamariki - Responding to Serious Youth Offending Amendment Bill. Youth charity KickBack founder Aaron… Audio
Christmas stress results in busy Youthline
Youthline is preparing for a busy summer helping us with summer stresses - Nathan talked with Liz Hosking-Clement Audio
The Panel with Georgina Stylianou & Mike Williams ( Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Georgina Stylianou & Mike Williams. The trio discuss an open letter calling for an end to the bootcamp legislation and our lack of… Audio
Sexual health educators call for change of sex ed approach
Sexual health educators say the current lessons are outdated and need a national approach - not clouded by what local communities or parents think is appropriate. Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa's director… Audio
Do Gen-Z think books are a waste of time?
For a recent article in The Atlantic, assistant editor, Rose Horowitch spoke to over thirty professors at several colleges throughout the US and uncovered an alarming phenomenon: many students are… Audio
Youths missing from bootcamp found amid alleged carjacking
The teens had been missing for days after absconding during a tangi and work placement.
