Youth
Study reveals how singing to babies helps boost mood
A joint study between the Universities of Auckland and Yale, in the US, shows singing to babies really does help to lift their moods and boost their wellbeing. Dr Samuel Mehr spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
ECE teachers concerned over changes to pay for new teachers
A union for early childhood educators says changes to pay for new teachers undermines decades of progress towards fair pay. Hamilton based ECE kaiako Zane McCarthy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 May 2025
In today's episode, the family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death, a… Audio
Palmerston North Boys' High School rector on death of former student from tackle game
There are growing calls to ban the controversial new sport "run-it straight", following the death of a Palmerston North teenager who was playing it socially with friends. David Bovey is the Rector of… Audio
Teen dies after head injury from tackle game
An expert who raised concerns about the Run-It game trend, says more must urgently be done after the loss of a teenager on Monday. AUT Professor Patria Hume spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Uncle of dead teen on dangers of tackle game
The family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death. Ryan's Uncle Pete Satterhwaite… Audio
The Panel with Patrick Phelps and Sue Bradford (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Patrick Phelps and Sue Bradford. They discuss a directive from Police regarding shoplifters that has some scratching their heads and the… Audio
Boot camps are 'child prisons' says youth advocate
Aaron Hendry says the $33 million for new boot camps set aside in the budget announcement should be put towards addressing child poverty instead.
Govt provides funding boost for bootcamps
The government says part of its funding boost for bootcamps will go into rehabilitative support for young people in the programme. Youth advocate and co-founder of youth development charity Kickback… Audio
Youth advocate on govt's new benefit sanctions
A youth advocate says young people in crisis will be hardest hit by the Government's new benefit sanctions. Youth advocate and founder of the charity KickBack Aaron Hendry spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Kids do dumb things': Principal speaks out against keyboard warriors
Schools speak up on "challenging student behaviour" after an incident at Oxford Area School this week.
Govt to income test teens' benefits against parents' income
Social Development Minister Louise Upston announced 18 and 19-year-olds would now have their Jobseeker and emergency benefits tested against their parents' incomes. Nelson-based beneficiary advocate… Audio
Shock headlines on suicide rates not what they seem
A global report ranks New Zealand as the worst for youth suicide rates, but researchers say the numbers are wrong.
Misleading figures on New Zealand youth suicide rates
A global report ranking New Zealand as the worst for youth suicide rates grabbed headlines. But two researchers say the numbers are wrong. Audio
Youthline calls for govt support as demand for service soars
A 24/7 counselling service for young people is calling for urgent government support as demand for its service soars. Youthline chief executive Shae Ronald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What your emoji use can say about your personality
More frequent use of emojis was linked to those higher in Machiavellian and narcissistic traits, according to an Oklahoma State University study.
Onslow College deputy principal on leave as police make inquiries
Police confirmed to RNZ they had received a complaint about a school staff member.
'More needs to be done' to reverse dire well-being ranking
Aotearoa has been ranked last in the world for child and youth mental health in the latest UNICEF report.
Academic on govt's proposed social media ban for under 16s
An academic, whose research focuses on the societal impacts of social media, says the government's proposal to ban social media for under 16s is a step in the right direction. University of Auckland's… Audio
ACT leader on proposed social media ban for under 16s
David Seymour says the Prime Minister is being overly optimistic in stating the ACT party had shifted its position on a social media ban for under 16-year-olds. But he told our political reporter… Audio
