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A Special Guest!
When she was a kid, our special guest loved whales, dolphins, and sharks—now she's a marine biologist! Codi teaches us to say "Let's tidy up!" in te reo Māori, and six-year-old Zoe talks about her… Audio
Mata Reports - Not Her Destiny
For years, Destiny Church shaped every part of Lynia Morseu-Tol's life: her faith, her family and her identity. As a takatapui wahine Maori, its teachings left her feeling ashamed, conflicted and… Video, Audio
What's Brown and Sticky?
Jokes, jokes, jokes, Suzy reads a story, and kids talk about their favourite toys. Audio
An extended interview with Minister of Finance Nicola Willis
Minister of Finance Nicola Willis discusses the significant challenges facing Aotearoa's economy. Video, Audio
What's going on with Te Pāti Māori?
RNZ's latest Reid Research poll shows Te Pāti Māori's hold on the Māori seats could decide who forms the next government. We speak to Media Specialist Carmen Parahi and political commentator Shane Te… Video, Audio
Talk Like a Pirate, Catch a Wave, and Wears-a-Tutu Grandad!
Talk Like a Pirate day is this week, so kids tell us what they know about pirates; Suzy reads the story Daisy McRae and the Wave of the Day; and Ynez tells us about a cool grandpa book. Audio
Father's Day, Turtles, and Wiggly Worms
On Father's Day, kids told us why they love their dad; there's the story 'How the Turtle Got Its Shell', and we find the world's biggest worm! Audio
Can te reo Māori withstand the political headwinds? An interview with Taura Whiri i Te Reo Chair Professor Rawinia Higgins
The fight for te reo Māori has entered a new phase. From school books and government agencies to teacher training and even passport, the place of te reo is under intense scrutiny. In this episode of… Video, Audio
Boings, Bangs, and Burns!
Suzy chats to five-year-old Elizabeth about her favourite book, there's the world-famous-in-New-Zealand game What's That Sound?, and Suzy reads the story My Dad's Runaway Bum. Audio
You Don't Know How Lucky You Are!
Suzy reads the story You Don't Know How Lucky You Are, Sevim talks about what they did on holiday, and Codi asks, "Kua reri te kai?" Audio
Special Guest - A Nurse!
There's a triple treat of jokes from Ted, Quinn, & Emma; young Sophia talks about what she's been doing in the holidays; Suzy talks to a nurse about their job. Audio
I'm Bright, Shiny, and Worth Lots of Money...
Test your brainpower with this week's Brain-Teaser; seven-year-old Lars talks about guitars; and Codi helps us learn some te reo. Audio
Monarchs, Megan, and Margaret Mahy
Suzy reads the story Monarchs of Aotearoa, Megan joins the jokesters, we challenge you to play What's That Sound?, and Serena talks about The Witch in the Cherry Tree. Audio
A Suzy Story, Matariki, and Netball
Eight-year-old Sophie talks about the book Twinkle, Twinkle, Matariki; Trevor talks to kids at the netball courts; Laya, Alex, and Leo tell their best jokes; and Suzy reads her story I Can Do It. Audio
Te Pāti Māori' lawyer criticises 'political circus' that saw MPs suspended over haka
Tania Waikato says Te Pāti Māori's haka on the floor of the House was not against the rules, and the Privileges Committee broke its own rules in suspending three MPs. Video, Audio
Lego, Crabs, and Nanas with No Manners!
We talk to five-year-old Manu about his Lego, Alisa has the story The Sandpiper and the Crab, and nine-year-old Millie tells us what she thought of the book Nanas with No Manners. Audio
Special Guest 'Music with Michal'!
Suzy chats to Michal Bush, a.k.a. Music with Michal, about being a singer and entertainer; seven-year-old Milla plays our game Seven Questions; and the Brain-Teaser is about a flying thing. Audio
What Has One Eye but Can't See?
Exercise your brain with a Brain-Teaser, have a go at our world-famous-in-New-Zealand game What's That Sound?, hear Alisa tell a story from Nauru, and find out what Curtis likes about fishing with his… Audio
Mata Reports | ACT: The Foreign Influences That Have Shaped David Seymour's Political Agenda, and What It Means for Aotearoa
Mata explores the forces shaping David Seymour’s ideologies, through the eyes of a former party insider. Video, Audio
Football, Fairies, and Dirty Faces
Jashika tells us what she thought of the book Fairies; kids just like you talk about their favourite sports; and Finn, Ash, & Jayden have the week's best jokes. Audio