Children
Parenting: How to talk to your children about conflict and war
It can be hard to avoid what's going on in the world right now, including for children. How can parents help their kids make sense of what's going on, without scaring them? 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
Genetic marker found for rare children's brain disease
An Otago-led team has uncovered a genetic cause for a rare children's brain disorder.
'Impressive': Young Kiwi footballers to develop talent with Barcelona
The Spanish club was taken back by the skill level of young New Zealanders.
Ngā Tohu o te Taiao / The Signs of Nature
Curated specially for our tamariki, this concert is a journey into the wonders of the natural world and includes a musical retelling of the Māori creation story.
Hosted by Chris Lam Sam and Marcus… Audio
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Parenting - How to talk to children about death
Whether it is a close family member, pet or someone they don't personally know, like a famous person who has died, children experience death and parents will be asked about it. Audio
How to approach parent - teacher interviews
As term two draws to a close, some schools are gearing up for parent teacher interviews. Former principal at Baradene College and is now an education consultant Sandy Pasley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Scott Beard
Top cop Scott Beard on child abuse, the Grace Millane case, and how tech is changing crime Plus, how increased surveillance is taking its toll on homicide investigators, and how a simple hand signal… Video, Audio
Schools not ready to grade reports against new curriculums
Some primary schools warn mid-year reports to parents will not include children's progress and achievement against the new English and maths curriculums. Education correspondent John Gerritsen… Audio
Kids learn dog safety lessons, as roaming attacks continue
A pre-school in south Auckland is teaching its tamariki how to be safe around dogs, as roaming pets continue to attack and harass families. Felix Walton reports. Audio
'Kids in sport stay out of court'
The government has directed Sport New Zealand to reinvest the savings it has found into new programmes to reduce youth offending - but not through the boot camps. Russell Palmer reports. Audio
Thousands of children waiting for dental treatment
The waitlist for dental treatment has grown by about 1500 children in two years. The New Zealand Dental Association's Dr Robin Whyman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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
The quail kid - cracking the egg market aged 12
Hamish Sturgeon has been rearing quails for their eggs since the age of 11. They're healthy, delicious and it's a fun side-hustle, he says.
Coroner to deliver findings on Lachlan Jones' death
A coroner will deliver his findings into the death of Gore pre-schooler Lachlan Jones on Friday - six years after he was found dead in a council sewage pond. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Teenager starves to death alone in emergency accommodation
The 17-year-old's parents say multiple agencies failed their child.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025
In today's episode, the Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries shows export… Audio
Report finds stark outcomes for Māori in state care system
The Independent Children's Monitor has found Māori children overrepresented in Oranga Tamariki's systems, with outcomes as they grow up painting a "paint a stark picture".
Some NZers adopted more than ten children from overseas
Government briefings show some New Zealanders have adopted more than 10 children each from overseas. Immigration reporter Gill Bonnett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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
