Youth
Overfilled schools force classes into staff rooms,
Rapid growth has pushed more than a hundred schools well beyond their classroom capacity - forcing them to teach students in staff rooms and libraries. The Education Ministry has warned the government… Audio
Youth music charities unite for a special concert
Three of our most prominent youth music charities - Play it strange, Big Fan and Crescendo - have teamed up this week to put on a free showcase event Tomorrow night Big Fan in Morningside will host… Audio
Eating disorder hospital admissions increased during lockdown
During lock down admissions for eating disorders rose by 50% according to new research! David Menkes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychological Medicine, and the study's… Audio
Abuse survivor urges PM to scrap OT boot camp plans
An abuse survivor advocate is imploring the Prime Minister to ditch plans for Oranga Tamariki to run boot camps for teenage serious offenders. Ken Clearwater says Oranga Tamariki's record shows it… Audio
Youth advocates challenge Police Minister's support for boot camps
Youth advocates continue to challenge Police Minister Mark Mitchell's defence of boot camps. The youth organisation Ara Taiohi says the minister is backing a solution for youth crime that doesn't… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 1 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss parents delaying giving their children smartphones. Audio
The TAHI Matariki Special with Greatsouth
Today we're pre-emptively celebrating Matariki, talking about it's history and sharing our plans for the public holiday! We also catch up with the artist formerly known as Fable, Greatsouth; he shares… Audio
Survivors of abuse in care yet to see inquiry's final report
After six years and the evidence of hundreds of survivors, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has delivered its final report to the Governor-General. The 2500-page report, Whanaketia -… Audio
The TAHI REED. and Hesayyeah
On today’s show, So’omālō is back after getting his wisdom teeth out! Tiktoker and musician Hesayyeah is in the studio sharing his love of Aotearoa and te reo, Auckland artist REED. chats to… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 June 2024
On today's episode, the Guardian of the Sounds says the grounding of the Aratere shows the ageing fleet and the route are both disasters waiting to happen. The children's minister says the military… Audio
Children's Minister defends miltary style bootcamps
The Children and Young People's Commission says the government's decision to push ahead with boot camps for young people takes an unnecessarily heavy-handed approach. The Minister for Children Karen… Audio
The TAHI Ella Ferguson and Casual Healing
On today's show, So'omālō is away so it's an Evie special! Harry get's a full rugby update from Ella Ferguson, Waimirirangi chats to musician Casual Healing, and Evie has all the deets on Justin… Audio
NZ's only high school steel band making history
New Zealand's only high school steel band is turning heads with a genre-defying repertoire ranging from pure 1970s pop to hard rock. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
Far North schools closed as region deals with flooding
All schools around Kaeo were closed Thursday, as it was too dangerous for school buses to get through flood waters and debris. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Kaeo Primary School principal, Paul Barker. Audio
Kiwi 15-year-olds ranked 5th in the world for creative thinking
Some good news from the OECD's Pisa tests - New Zealand's 15-year-olds are fifth in the world for creative thinking. Education correspondent John Gerritsen talked to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Four Māori school students win Ivy League scholarships
Four Māori students eye up top Ivy League universities after winning scholarships Audio
Māori high school students win scholarships for Ivy League
Four Māori high school students have won scholarships to help them strive for an Ivy League education in the United States. Inglewood High School head girl Erini Fruean is one of the winners. She… Audio
Pacific youth called to step up and lead
Pacific youth called to step up and lead. Audio
The TAHI Lauren Borhani & Mr Beast?
On the show today Waimirirangi is back with a maramataka update of what tis and tisn’t recommended, Matua Harry states that his best school trip was in Gore, and we catch up with the DJ behind… Audio
More details needed on boot camps for teen offenders
Justice advocates are hoping the government's boot camps for teen offenders will be more effective, as leaked emails reveal scaled back plans. But with only six weeks until the pilot kicks off… Audio
