Children
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 2 | Episode 8: Constance Barnicoat
A journalist, interpreter, activist, and mountaineer, Constance Barnicoat was a quadruple threat, but most importantly she fought to normalise women wearing trousers. Video
What age should kids wear clothes in public or at home?
Here's what to consider this summer before your child runs starkers along the beach.
Kindergartens Aotearoa on ECE regulations review
A review of early childhood regulations says poor compliance in the sector is putting children at risk of harm. Amanda Coulston from Kindergartens Aotearoa spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Small children at unacceptable risk: ECE report
The review of early childhood regulations says a poor compliance monitoring regime is putting small children at unacceptable risk of harm. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Successful immunisation programme has funding cut
A highly successful immunisation programme for pregnant Māori and Pasifika and their babies in South Auckland had its funding cut earlier this year - even as warnings sounded of the looming whooping… Audio
Taihoa, e hoa!
It's Cool to Kōrero with Suzy Cato, the Gnomes have a very berry Christmas, and there are a bunch of kids with awesome Christmas present ideas for dads! Audio
'Incredibly tragic weekend' - Plea for safety after four deaths in 24 hours
A spate of water-related deaths in the past 24 hours is a tragedy, Water Safety New Zealand says.
Replacement childbirth classes 'desperately needed' as Parents Centre closes
An antenatal support group will step in until June thanks to additional funding, but it's no long-term solution.
What to do if your child won't do a sleepover
Sleepovers might seem like a rite of passage. That doesn't always have to be the case.
What's an A+ teacher's gift?
Hint: it's not a coffee mug or scented candle, Instead, it's handwritten and from the heart.
Is it ok to let your kids drink alcohol?
Is there really any harm in letting the 16-year-old have a Gizzy Gold at Christmas? Audio
Is it okay to let my teen drink alcohol?
Some parents think introducing alcohol to their kids at a young-ish age "like the French" is a good idea. It's not.
Tim Bray created kids theatre for 33 years. Cancer and limited funding will end that run
"Chemotherapy is tough and I don't know if I even have the resources or the energy to supply a week's handover to anyone. It has been a hard one," Bray said. Audio
What Do You Call Someone Who Sings at Christmas? Carol!
Bryan & Bobby have a mystery to solve: is Christmas really cancelled? There's a triple treat of jokes from Atarangi, Nathan, and Oriana, and Peter Gilderdale tells the story The Little Yellow Digger… Audio
Early Christmas cheer as retirees restore old bikes for kids
The retirees say they enjoy drawing on their decades worth of DIY knowledge, and seeing happy youngsters zoom off on their new wheels. Audio
Māori, rural children at greater risk of severe paediatric appendicitis
Rural kids suffer severe appendicitis four times the rate of those in urban areas, and Māori children double the rate than non-Māori. Audio
Evidence found of inhumane treatment of disabled children
One child was held in seclusion for 62 days. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 December 2024
In today's episode, testing for bird flu is underway at a small free range farm in Dunedin, the Children's Commissioner has found evidence of "inhumane treatment" at a facility for intellectually… Audio
Evidence found of inhumane treatment at facility for intellectually disabled children
The Children's Commissioner has found evidence of "inhumane treatment" at a facility for intellectually disabled children, where one tamariki was held in seclusion for 62 days. Chief Children's… Audio
How do I prepare my child with disabilities for school?
Starting school is a major milestone for every child, and the transition is more complex if a disability is involved.
