Children
The Panel with Sarah Catherall and Scott Campbell (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Catherall and Scott Campbell to discuss a Murchison school now having to source lunches from Hamilton and why the kissing babies… Audio
The fight to get the young involved in civic life
Our cultural relationship without the USA usually flows in one direction, from them to us. But for some things they are looking to us, here in Aotearoa. Caroline Klibanoff is currently visiting on an… Audio
Feature interview: why you might never be a grandparent
The birthrate is dropping all over the world which means fewer parents become grandparents. Audio
Fa la la la laa!
Kairav talks about the book Greedy Cat's Christmas, Suzy has random Fun Facts and a Brain Teaser, and Trevor talks to kids about their favourite Christmas songs. Audio
Mixed reactions to new unit for investigating safety of children in state care
Police have voiced concerns about a planned new unit to investigate harm to children in state care.
How an average family fought against a vengeful 'archangel'
Michael and Mary Shelley - self-styled Christian fanatics - were so determined to reunite with their children, they kidnapped their eldest from foster care. Audio
Parents Centre to close by end of 2024
The closure of New Zealand's largest parent support centre and education provider is being described as a real loss, after seven decades of advocating for women, new parents and young families.
What happens to mumfluencers when their kids grow up?
Some children of social media influencers are asking their parents not to post their photos anymore.
'We have a voice, let us be heard': Kids' plea on World Children's Day
Today marks 35 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by the UN.
More children going hungry, Health Survey shows
Meanwhile, wait times for GPs keep increasing, along with rates of mental distress.
AI-driven apps added to classroom software
Two years after Chat GPT was launched to the public, Kiwi technology companies are adding AI-driven applications to their classroom software. They say it is not replacing human teachers, but it is a… Audio
Poor outcomes for poverty
When it comes to our outcomes on poverty, New Zealand's marks are poor. Experts gathering the week in Wellington want to change that.
Poor outcomes for poverty
When it comes to our outcomes on poverty, New Zealand's marks are poor. Experts gathering this week in Wellington want to change that. Audio
Mistakes and unchecked claims separated a moko from her grandmother
Anna's granddaughter was taken from her by social workers in a matter of minutes. It took years for Oranga Tamariki to admit it should never have happened. Audio
Kittens, Kiwi, and Kids Just Like You
Josh is a kid with a message for you, Tāne Mahuta calls a meeting of all the birds in the forest, and Suzy has Fun Facts about kittens. Miaow. Oh, and have a go at our game with no prize, 'What's That… Audio
Helping the people who help people with disabilities
A couple of weeks ago, you will have heard that Star Jam, the organisation that created dancing and performing opportunities for people with disabilties, came to an abrupt end. For one group - the… Audio
Protecting children from harmful online content
Jo Robertson is a therapist, educator and researcher. Earlier this year, she and others presented a petition to parliament - signed by over 10,000 - calling for internet service providers to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 November 2024
On today’s episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour Government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress… Audio
Lawyer Sonja Cooper on apology to survivors of abuse in care
Lawyer Sonja Cooper has pursued justice for survivors for years. Cooper spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
PM Luxon on apology to survivors of abuse in care
The government will formally apologise to people abused in state care on Tuesday morning. The Prime Minister and opposition leader will each make speeches ahead of the introduction of a new law aimed… Audio