Children
Special Guest!
Suzy talks to a special guest, Codi pops in to say 'Meri Kirihimete,' and Imogen and her pet dragon Roari go to the beach! Audio
A taniwha tale with children's author Gavin Bishop
Award-winning children's book writer and illustrator, Gavin Bishop has over 70 books to show for the last five decades of his life. His latest work is all about the mythical monsters of Aotearoa… Audio
Baby poo and long-term health
No one looks forward to a dirty nappy, but poo samples collected by parents for the UK's Baby Biome Study are proving to be a valuable source of information on our immune systems. Audio
Star Trek Lego
Lego's USS Enterprise is now out, and Pete Robson from the Wellington Lego User Group is desperate to get his hands on one! Audio
No complete record being held of schools finding asbestos
Principals and a teachers union say they're stunned and disappointed there's no complete record of how many schools are finding asbestos from coloured sand. Kim Baker Wilson reports. Audio
Labour calls for retailers who sold asbestos sand to be held to account
Retailers who have sold children's coloured play sand potentially laced with asbestos need to be held to account, according to Labour's consumer Affairs spokesperson. The contamination scare has… Audio
Being a fussy eater might not be as straightforward as it seems
A large study into avoidant and restrictive eating (which is an extreme form of picky eating) in children shows the issue is much more common than we thought. About 6% of children have ongoing… Audio
The Interrupting Cow Surprises Suzy
Cody, Emma, & Harris try their best jokes out on Suzy; Spellodies meet Silent 'B'; and Suzy thinks she's found the oldest game in the world. Audio
Concerns over asbestos-contaminated sand cleaning process
Specialist outreach teacher, Stephanie Pye, has been trying to find the right way to get rid of the sand but no one seems to know how. Stephanie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The rising crisis of child sexual exploitation in NZ
Sexual exploitation of children is seen as one of the worst crimes out there - but do the prison terms reflect the severity?
The rising crisis of child sexual exploitation in NZ
Sexual exploitation of children is seen as one of the worst crimes out there - but do the prison terms reflect the severity? Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 17 November 2025
Police are still searching the scene of a fatal house fire in Sanson following the death of three children and their father; There is concern the potential cost to early childhood centres to remove… Audio
Concern over cost of asbestos cleans in childcare centres
There is concern the potential cost to early childhood centres to remove and dispose of asbestos could be prohibitive. Simon Laube, Chief Executive of the Early Childhood Council spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Police Officer Constable Bryan Is Back!
Constable Bryan talks about school patrols, Clara tells us about a book she read called Out of the Egg, and the brain-teaser is: "What has a head and a tail but no body?" Find out the answer on the… Audio
Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as nationwide recall expands
Four Kmart products have tested positive for asbestos, prompting urgent warnings for parents, schools and early learning centres. Audio
Schools make contact with ministry over contamination fears
The Ministry of Education says nearly 60 schools and early childhood centres have made contact over possible asbestos contamination from two coloured play sands. Kapakapanui School principal Craig… Audio
Education centres on alert following product asbestos alert
Schools, kindergartens and other early learning places are on alert after an arts and craft product were found to contain asbestos. Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment product safety… Audio
Baby carrier-related injuries more than double
ACC claims for baby carrier related injuries has doubled in a year which has prompted renewed calls for the government to introduce official safety standards. Audio
Prince William: We told the kids everything about Kate's cancer
The royal says "hiding stuff from them doesn't work" when it comes to talking about the challenges the family has faced.
All It Takes Is Seven Questions
You can learn a lot about someone by asking them seven questions. But which seven questions? We try it out with Tadgh. Codi teaches us how to say 'don't worry' in te reo Māori; there's a trio of kid… Audio
