Youth
Paedophile priests were dumped in the Pacific as 'geographic solution'
The region served as a perfect hiding place for priests accused of sexual abuse. Some didn't stop when they got there.
Paedophile priests dumped in the Pacific
The Pacific Islands served as a perfect hiding place for priests accused of sexual abuse. Some didn't stop when they got there. Audio
Australia to set minimum age for social media
The Australian government has committed to setting a minimum social media age limit, citing concerns about mental and physical health. Burnet Institute programme director of behaviours and health… Audio
Concerns over ongoing harm of mokopuna in youth justice system
New Zealand's detention watchdogs have sounded the alarm of the ongoing harm mokopuna are experiencing in the youth justice system. Chief Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Heidi Simpson & MACEY
Tonight is the Pacific Music Awards and So'omalo gives you all the details on what to expect and where to keep up with it all! We have musicians Heidi Simpson and MACEY join us for chats and we have… Audio
Staff shortages contributed to teenagers suicide - Coroner
An Auckland mother struggling to get help for her daughter is not surprised another teen took her own life after a long wait for mental health support. Melanie Earley reports. Audio
Secondary principals want literacy and numeracy tests rethought
Thousands of teens failed the first round of NCEA literacy and numeracy co-requisite tests this year. Out of around 55,000 students more than 50 percent failed the maths test - half of those who… Audio
Thousands of teens failing new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests
Tens of thousands of teenagers are failing new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests, many more than once. Here's education correspondent John Gerritsen. Audio
COTERIE & New Host Annoucement!
Today on the show, you get to finally meet your new co-host and there's a good chance you’ll recognise who they are! Aotearoa-Australian band COTERIE are also in the studio to chat about their… Audio
Around the motu: Kelly Makiha in Rotorua
An independent panel has given the go-ahead for a controversial housing development for 202 homes at Ngongotaha in Rotorua. Audio
Auckland school trades academy fostering future builders
There are 70 students at One Tree Hill College who are getting hands on experience in renovating a house - under the watchful eye of qualified tradies. Audio
EDY, Albert Latailakepa & Sean Rivera
It's a big one today! Joining us on the show is Award winning producer, now singer, EDYONTHEBEAT! As well as some of the team behind the short film 'Yeah Pare" Albert Latailakepa and Sean Rivera. We… Audio
Parenting: the impact of traditional masculinity on boys
New York Times contributor Andrew Reiner writes about traditional roles previously assigned to men and boys affects their lives. Audio
Backcountry to banjo: How a Niuean country musician is inspiring Pasifika youth
Annafinau Tukuitoga is a trailblazing bluegrass musician from Paeroa who is inspiring other Pasifika youth, both inside and outside of music. Audio
Foley Chat New Music!
On today’s show the blue supermoon energy has Matua Harry feeling a little unhinged, So’omālō starts a movement to honk more on the roads, Waimirirangi speaks on respecting Molly Mae and Tommy Fury’s… Audio
Mural at Gisborne skatepark wins competition
A spectacular mural at a Gisborne skatepark is the winning entry in a competition to raise awareness of a free counselling service for young people in distress. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti correspondent… Audio
The TAHI Cassie Henderson & Awanuiārangi Morris
Today on the show, Cassie Henderson visits the studio and tells So’omālō the unfortunate true story behind her latest single ‘Seconds to Midnight’, Te Reo Māori learner Awanuiārangi Morris sits with… Audio
The TAHI Lepani & Chelsea Cuthers Munro
Today's show is STACKED! Special guest appearances from Singer/Songwriter Lepani, Documentarist Chelsea Cuthers-Munro and our very own Athletic Analyst Symmy. With all of that going on, So'omālō still… Audio
Hundreds search for missing five year old in Gisborne
Hundreds of people including a helicopter are searching for a five-year-old boy who's been missing in a rural area south of Gisborne since Sunday afternoon. Reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Charlotte… Audio
