Youth

Shut them down - that's the call from criminal justice charity JustSpeak regarding youth justice facilities, after eight young people climbed onto the roof of the Korowai Manaaki centre in Auckland on… Audio

The five remaining young people on the roof of an Auckland youth justice facility in Wiri in South Auckland have come down last night.

Eight had originally climbed onto the roof at Korowai Manaaki… Audio

These programmes are the last resort for kids who can't cope in mainstream schools – but barely any leave with NCEA qualifications. Audio

Young New Zealanders planning to head to the UK on their OE are getting an extra five years to do so, with the age limit being raised from 30 to 35 from July 1.

Also, visas under the Youth Mobility… Audio

On today’s episode, EDY catches up with So’omalo about new music and his PMA nomination, Cassie Henderson gives us advice on heartbreak and takes the Henderson quiz, and we hear about a soup that’s… Audio

On today's episode, So'omalo immediately regrets drinking a can of fizzy drink at 7am, Jiahu Symbols lead singer Andrew chats to Evie about their new EP, and the team get into Shortland Streets most… Audio

Vapers hooked on the habit are struggling to get the help they need to quit.

Te Whatu Ora is directing increasing numbers who have never smoked cigarettes but are addicted to vaping, to stop smoking… Audio

On today’s episode, Evie is steering the ship while So’omalo recovers from drinking an entire bottle of Sprite (1.5L)  in one go. Amila joins to chat about her newest global pop track ‘Changes’, and… Audio

Two staff have been stood down over allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour toward young people at Oranga Tamariki facilities.

The police and government child protection agency have launched… Audio

Evie is back! On today’s episode, So’omalo yarns with Church Leon about his latest album Spring ‘21, Evie fills us in on her eventful trip to Australia, and AI is back on the menu boys!  Audio

This is Wheel Life has dropped on TAHI! We are joined by stars of the series Soph and Indy for some fun chats and play a game to see if they really know each other as well as you would think. We check… Audio

On today's episode, So'omalo is joined by Liam while Evie recovers from her skiing accident in the Mediterranean. Liam chats to JessB, while So'o catches up with local superstar, Hari - all while… Audio

MACEY and Saint Lane are our double musical guests today chatting about their new music. We also chat about the vape law changes and Evie fills us in on the series Couples Therapy NZ Audio

School principals have given the government's new crack down on youth vaping the thumbs up but say more needs to be done to combat what they are calling a crisis.

From August, all vapes sold will… Audio

A North Island middle school principal is relieved cheap disposable vapes are on their way out.

Cambridge Middle School Principal Daryl Gibbs says the newly announced Government regulations are a… Audio

On today’s episode, Evie attempts to explain what’s going on in the NBA, So’omalo vents about his not-so-great long weekend, and we discuss the pros and cons of holographic performances.  Audio

A group campaigning to lower the voting age to 16 has been vindicated in the electoral system review. The sweeping review into the country's electoral system is recommending the voting age be lowered… Audio

Parliament's justice committee has been hearing experts on youth justice, the age of criminal responsibility, and better outcomes from alternative approaches to justice. Audio

On today’s episode, we’re joined by musicians Kyla Greening and Alayna to talk about their latest tracks, So’omalo teaches Evie Samoan swear words, and Evie explains how musicals and metal bands are… Audio