Children
Govt halal school lunches have contained ham - principal
Principals told Checkpoint that lunches for their Muslim students have contained ham, despite the consumption of pig products being forbidden in Islam. Audio
The Panel with Ed McKnight & Penny Ashton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight & Penny Ashton. The trio discuss the governments failure to meet and of it's intermediate child poverty targets, and the… Audio
Minister for Child Poverty Reduction responds
The government missed its targets across the three primary measures of child poverty. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
In today's episode, new figures show there has been no significant change in child poverty rates, and the government has missed all its child poverty targets, the New Zealand government is aware and… Audio
Figures show no significant change to child poverty rates
New figures show there has been no significant change in child poverty rates, and the government has missed all its child poverty targets. Chief Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad spoke to… Audio
Is it ever okay to snoop through your child's phone?
Some parents argue it's a blatant breach of privacy. Others say it's simply a necessary precaution in the modern world. But what do the experts think?
The parents bringing back landline phones for their kids
Some parents want to avoid the pitfalls of smartphones and social media while keeping their kids connected to their friends. Home phones are helping.
A Kiwi Went to Sea, Sea, Sea. But Why?
Suzy reads a story by award-winning Kiwi author Peter Millet, Codi teaches us a new Maori phrase in 'Cook to Korero,' and young Isaac answers seven questions. Not six. Not eight. Seven. Audio
A Kiwi Went to Sea, Sea, Sea. But Why?
Suzy reads a story by award-winning Kiwi author Peter Millet, Codi teaches us a new Maori phrase in 'Cook to Korero,' and young Isaac answers seven questions. Not six. Not eight. Seven. Audio
Tick for 'short' bootcamp review too soon - children's commissioner
The government should not set military style academies into youth justice law, the children's commissioner says, despite its first bootcamp getting a glowing report.
PM's 'fashion crime' T-shirt now up for auction
The infamous over-the-suit T-shirt worn by the PM at a Parliament barbecue has gone on sale to raise funds for children living in poverty, in a TradeMe auction.
Is dehydration affecting your child's learning?
We know a lot about how hunger can impact young minds when it comes to learning, but hydration can play a big role too.
Kidfluencers - not all toys and joys
Strong parental control seems to be the key to keeping insta-famous and highly visible YouTube kids safe.
Dark questions over child video stars
Strong parental control seems to be the key to keeping insta-famous and highly visible YouTube kids safe. Audio
The Panel with Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks discuss the struggles of being a single parent, Disney dropping trigger warnings from old films, and in celebration of… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 February 2025
On today's episode, the Labour Party says the Prime Minister should sack ACT's David Seymour as a minister for writing to the police while they were investigating one of his constituents, a report… Audio
When should I keep my kid home from school?
Is it okay to give them a day off if they are just feeling tired?
The school system is not making the grade
As the 2025 school year kicks off, a slew of problems await students, teachers and the government.
What Does a Police Officer Do?
Special guest Constable Bryan Ward pops in for a chat, a naughty penguin follows the fish, and there's our world-famous-in-New-Zealand game 'What's That Sound?' Audio
NZ school system not making the grade
As the 2025 schoolyear kicks off, a slew of problems for students, teachers and the government. Audio
