Children
Ice Cream Jokes and a Tricky Brain-Teaser
Eliana, Gabriella, Addison, and Ashton invent ice cream flavours, kids tell their best jokes, and there's a brain-teaser sent in by the McCallister whanau. Audio
Troubles continue at youth justice facility as deadline for improvement looms
In 2023, investigators gave Oranga Tamariki three years to turn things around at its biggest secure home for teenagers, Korowai Manaaki in south Auckland.
Tonga raises legal marriage age
Previously, a person 15 years of age could marry with parental consent.
OT reports it is 'off-track' dealing with critical and urgent reports of concern
The report said "OFF TRACK" in red capitals against the target for handling the most urgent cases in time, in its section on "ensuring the safety of children".
Machines, haka and tuatara!
We talk about machines and have a story called 'Hector Edward Harris' Wonder Machine'. Desmond talks about the book 'The Greatest Haka Festival in the World', and there are songs about a tuatara, a… Audio
GRRR! Tigers!
Fun Facts about tigers, Yuying and Natalie talk about the book Blong the Cat's Costume Caper, and Codi has Cool to Korero. Audio
What’s under the waves?
It's a sea-themed Suzy & Friends with songs, stories, and fun facts. Featured creatures are, penguins, octopuses, jellyfish, whales, dolphins, sea anemones, and… a taniwha! Audio
Survivor 'angry and saddened' as number of young people abused in care increases
A man who was abused in state care himself says he's "angry and saddened" that the number of victims continues to increase, despite a royal comission inquiry.
What move on orders could mean for at-risk youth
There is growing alarm among youth advocates and law experts that at-risk children could be asked to leave a public area if they're caught begging or sleeping. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Coronial inquiry into death of 10-month-old Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering begins
A paediatrician who assessed 10-month-year-old Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering, who died in 2020, says his injuries were so severe, it was like he'd been swung into a hard surface like a cricket bat… Audio
Special Guest: Illiasaane
Meet super-talented kid Iliasaane, hear about kids' favourite toys, and play out game What's That Sound? (Clue: It's an animal. Shh.) Audio
Youth offending down, according to justice ministry report
Police have taken action against fewer youth, including fewer cases involving young people and serious offending, but more involving children and serious offending, new figures show.
Pumice, tadpoles and Ellie Copter!
Loopy Tunes & Suzy Cato sing ‘Toro Like a Kakīroa’, young scientist Patrick tells us about pumice, and the story is ‘Rona & the Moon’. Plus, kids with jokes, a song about a Nana, and lots more! Audio
Memorial unveiled as tribute to Lake Alice victims
A memorial to victims of Lake Alice psychiatric hospital has been unveiled, Jimmy Ellingham talked with survivors Audio
Electric Cats, Bats, and Books!
There's another exciting episode of The Electric Cat Detective Agency, Ben reviews the book Ooey Gooey Gone, and children's author Tom E. Moffat brings vegetable jokes to the table. Audio
The importance of play
We're asking because it seems that most adults, in the midst of busy lives, have swapped play and silliness for seriousness and productivity. But there is clear evidence that you adults benefit from… Audio
Venus Fly Traps, Pirate Socks, and The Pipi Dance
Jelly Bean Queen sings ‘I Think My Venus Fly Trap is a Vegan’, Harriet tells us about the book ‘Pipi Dance’, Amalia puts on her pirate socks, and kids just like you talk about what it’s like going… Audio
What Smells Better Than It Tastes?
Sniff out a brain-teaser from seven-year-old Freddie, tune in your taringa for our kid comedians, and learn to speak some te reo Maori with Codi. Audio
How many kids have to die from window blind cords, mum asks
Three-year-old Tilly was found by her then-five-year-old sister. Her mother wants to know when the law is changing. Audio
Dinosaurs, Doctors and School Road Patrol
We hear from a School Road Patrol member, find out what doctors do, and play new music from Marshmellow & Kath Bee. Plus, jokes, jokes, and more jokes! Audio
