Children
NZ's most common poisoning scenarios (+ how to handle them)
Roughly 20 percent of families with kids under five experience an accidental poisoning every year. More than half the calls to the National Poisons Centre are about this. Audio
Baby killed by meth-using dad despite mother's repeated calls to Oranga Tamariki, police
10-month old CJ suffered head injuries likened to those caused by a high-impact car crash. Audio
AIMS games begins in Tauranga
Australasia's largest junior sporting event, the AIMS Games, has kicked off in Tauranga. The games' director general Kelly Schischka spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Oranga Tamariki and police failings laid bare in coroner's report into death of baby
A coroner has found Oranga Tamariki and the police failed in their duty to protect a 10-month-old baby, murdered by his father who was high on methamphetamine. Timothy Brown has more. Audio
Thrifty Road Trip
Who doesn't love a road trip? But any kind of holiday can be pricey. Katy Gosset heads off on her own thrifty roadie, staying with friends. She gets their tips for a low-cost holiday and meets some… Audio
We Talk to a Train Driver!
Suzy chats to a train driver about their job; Milla, Manu, and Ngarimu have a triple treat of jokes; and Codi teaches us more te reo in Cool to Kōrero. Audio
Finfluencer’s plan to turn one-year-old into millionaire by 65
Aussie mum Queenie Tan says a lot of people laugh in amazement and are curious when they hear her plans to turn her one-year-old into a millionaire.
3D animal toy recalled due to choking hazard
Kmart has recalled a small animal toy on the basis that it poses a choking risk.
I'm autistic and don't speak - here's what I want you to know
There are lots of myths about autistic people who don't talk. Here are three and why they're so wrong.
High-growth areas see demand for extra schools
It's the half-way point of a 10-year spurt in student numbers and the Education Ministry has added less than half the extra classrooms and schools it said would be needed in high-growth areas… Audio
Two children dead after shooting at US Catholic school mass
Two children have been killed in a shooting at a Catholic school mass in the US. US correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Principals sign letter to stop plans to replace NCEA
Almost 90 secondary school principals have signed an open letter calling for a stop to plans to replace NCEA. Pacific Advance Secondary Schools co-principal Ala'imalo Falefatu Enari spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Tips For a Smart Start in NZ
Juggling bills is hard, especially in a new country. As Ashburton's Pasifika community grows, they're sharing their hacks on heating, local resources and gardening. And Katy Gosset visits the new… Audio
How charitable trust Story Store is getting more kids reading
Auckland-based charitable trust Story Store collects second-hand children's books and distributes them to school libraries. Audio
How Can You Drop an Egg Four Metres without Breaking It?
We've got an eggy brain-teaser, Ruby reads the book Georgie the Farmer and wants to tell you about it, and there are Fun Facts about the colour green! Audio
Kiwi kids see marketing for unhealthy products 76 times a day
Media headlines, industry figures and research confirm what many parents suspect: marketing to children has not only grown in scale but also in sophistication.
15-year-old spends sixth night in police cell
The Children's Commissioner is calling for an end to the practice. Audio
What’s That Sound? He Aha Tērā Tangi?
Play our game with no prize, ‘What’s That Sound?', hear Tom tells jokes about bums, and listen to the latest exciting episode of our space adventure with Chad Awesomesauce and Keira Audio
Funeral to be held for Anahera, baby discovered in recycling
A police officer who's worked for years to track the family of a baby found dead at an Auckland recycling plant says the Onehunga community will honour her at a funeral on Saturday. Audio
Funeral for Baby Anahera
A funeral for a newborn baby who was found dead and dumped at a South Auckland recycling plant will be held this morning. Audio
