Children
A life in the shadows for thousands of New Zealand-born children
For the undocumented, NZ-born children of overstayers, life ends when they turn 18.
New Zealand's invisible children
For the undocumented, NZ-born children of overstayers, life ends when they turn 18 Audio
Should young people have access to social media?
The push to get under-16-year-olds off social media is a cause that's united some high-powered women from all walks of life.
B416 group is parenting in action
The push to get under-16 year olds off social media is a cause that's united some high-powered women from all walks of life. Audio
What happened to Ashton?
The untold story of a vulnerable four-year-old's violent death - and why police didn't charge anyone with killing him. Audio
Paediatric palliative care funding left out of Budget
Families of dying children are crushed after yet another Budget has failed to deliver hoped-for funding for paediatric palliative care services. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Broadcaster Suzy Cato becomes Officer of the NZ Order of Merit
Suzy Cato is now an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit - she joined Nathan Rarere for a chat Audio
Suzy Cato: Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Suzy Cato needs no introduction, having been a constant presence in New Zealand kids' lives, with her calm voice and kind heart for decades. 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
Babies for sale: New Zealanders commissioning illegal surrogacy in Thailand
Oranga Tamariki has labelled the practice "concerning trend" and says there have been five such cases in recent years.
Researchers disputing UNICEF NZ youth suicide statistics
After one of the most respected child advocacy agencies in the world ranked New Zealand the lowest out of 36 countries for youth mental health, the appalling figure was widely quoted. The report on… Audio
Prosecuting parents of truant kids pointless - Principal
Pushing to prosecute parents of chronically truant kids is a pointless exercise according to one school principal. Associate Education Minister David Seymour is leading the government charge to get… Audio
Parents who condone truancy face fines
Parents who refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy. Association Education Minister David Seymour spoke to reporter Lauren… Audio
Tracking apps and their use in coercive relationships
It's natural for parents to want to know where their children are and technology has made that easier with the use of tracking apps. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 26 May 2025
In today's episode, firefighters are responding to a large number of flooding incidents in central Nelson following heavy rainfall, former National MP Marilyn Waring has gathered female former MPs to… 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
'At a tipping point in Gaza' says aid worker as children die
Twenty children have died from malnutrition in Gaza in the last few days, Save the Children say. Audio
Best Start tax credit to be income-tested
More than 60,000 families will be worse off as a result of a move to income-test the Best Start tax credit in the first year of a baby's life. Leading expert in parental leave and financial wellbeing… 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
