Youth
Former principal defends cellphone use in schools saying a ban is 'ridiculous'
A former principal has made a plea for schools to be allowed to choose how they manage students' cellphones, saying the devices are for more than just play.
The National Party says if it becomes the… Audio
Young people will find way around proposed phone ban says parent
A Wairarapa parent says young people will stop at nothing to find a way around a proposed nationwide phone ban in schools.
To improve learning outcomes, the National Party has promised to ban… Audio
National Government would ban cellphones in schools
National says it will ban cellphones in all schools if it becomes the Government.
The UN report, Technology in Schools, released last month, found cellphones distract students and have a negative… Audio
DIY vape hack has parents and emergency services worried
Young people are hacking their used disposable vapes to wring more use out of them, in a growing trend that has parents and emergency services worried. The fire service says the DIY method to prolong… Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 8th August 2023
On today’s episode, Lou’ana chats to super fan Evie about her PMA nominations, and Ed.e tells So’omalo about the real inspiration behind his captivating music. We check in on all the celebrity break… Audio
The TAHI Thursday 3rd August
On todays episode, Evie catches up with award winning music journalist and icon of our lives, Tony Stamp! So’omalo discusses the importance of collaboration with Miloux of Haz and Miloux, and in a… Audio
15% of school leavers have no NCEA qualifications
More teenagers are leaving school without any qualifications.
That's according to Ministry of Education figures which show 15 percent of students who finished school last year did not achieve any… Audio
Vape shop owner near school says he's made changes to not appeal to kids
The owner of a new vape store just metres from a west Auckland school says after meeting with the principal he's agreed to change the name of the shop and has put film over the windows so kids cant… Video, Audio
School protests new vape shop as rules around retailing change
A school community has protested this afternoon against a new vape shop setting up near the school gate. The shop is opposite Parakai School, near Helensville in west Auckland. New rules come into… Video, Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 1st August 2023
On today’s show, the PMA build ups continue with Lepani! We figure out what's going on with those pesky aliens, prove that Palmerston North actually isn’t boring, and introduce a new Bic Runga based… Audio
The TAHI Thursday 27th July 2023
On today’s episode, we introduce you to our new segment ‘Artshole’, Jordyn with a Why chats to So’omalo about her first PMA nomination, Blake opens up about how hard she’s worked on her new single… Audio
School boy wins bravery award for rescuing his brother
An otago school boy is youngest ever winner of a prestigious bravery award after rescuing his brother in monster waves and freezing conditions at Chrystalls beach in Milton. The Royal Life Saving… Video, Audio
The young entrepeneur cleaning up in Christchurch
The NEW first rule of business might be to quit business school! That's been the experience of young entrepeneur Oakley Inkersell. The 20-year-old from Christchurch has made headlines as far away as… Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 25th July 2023
On todays show, SACHI spill on Club SACHI and drop some genius business ideas, Jackson Owens chats to So’omalo about his latest single ‘Now Forever’, and comedian Hamish Webber does some hot jokes… Audio
Winter illnesses hit kids hardest
Severe acute hospitalisations for babies and young children in Auckland spiked in mid-July, as they were hit hard by flu, RSV and other respiratory viruses.
Doctors fear some will suffer long-term… Audio
The TAHI Thursday 20th July 2023
For updates on the Auckland CBD story go to RNZ.co.nz. On today’s episode, Evie is back! Liam chats to international producer and DJ Tayhana, So’omalo tries to sell his car, and Evie has some… Audio
Questions raised over plans
The government plans to build two new youth justice units for "high needs" prisoners.
It has left some who work in the youth justice sector wondering whether this is a research based decision, or a… Audio
Government to build two more youth justice units
Younger teenagers could still end up in the government's newly announced youth justice units, despite the Children's Minister saying he would prefer that doesn't happen.
Two new units located in… Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 18th July 2023
Musician’s Frankie Venter, Samara Alofa and PollyHill join us for chats as we continue to bring you the latest in music and culture content. But because life is all about balance we also get you up to… Audio
Organisation concerned by crime crackdown policy
The Government is vowing to crack down on the youth crime, but there are concerns some of the solutions might only add to the problem.
Mary-Lynn Huxford is a youth participation advisor with the… Audio
