Children
Learning to play
Playing is an essential part of childhood. But in the era of devices and screen time, are tamariki missing out on play? Audio
Parenting: when kids want to quit sport or other activities
What is the right way to deal with your kids wanting to quit a sport or an extracurricular activity? Audio
The Panel with Anton Mathews & Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anton Mathews & Niki Bezzant to discuss: a new report into chronic school absence, how legal challenges could shape the US Election, and… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 30 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus the trio discuss snacking. It turns out all the people saying it's bad your us… Audio
Don't flag Flag Football
General Manager of National Football League for Australia and New Zealand Charlotte Offord joins Jesse to talk about the rise of the sport of Flag Football. Audio
New Zealand's state of play
The Detail: During New Zealand Play Week, experts say play should be mandatory, and a bit riskier. Audio
Kiwi Kid Comedians, Squeaky Sounds, and Cool to Kōrero
Play our world-famous-in-New-Zealand game 'What's That Sound?' and check out the youngest comedy talent in Aotearoa. Suzy has Cool to Kōrero, and what's up with Charlie the Crow? Audio
The story of the Polish refugees who found safety in New Zealand
Eighty years ago, 733 shaven-headed children arrived in New Zealand as refugees from Poland - now Pahīatua, their adopted home, is welcoming some back, along with their descendants. Video, Audio
Kiwi sets up schools to help undocumented children in Malaysia
Children growing up undocumented in Malaysia cannot go to school, or look forward to careers or getting their drivers licence, but schools set up by a Kiwi woman are helping.
Hinemoa Elder: Dear Moko
Child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Hinemoa Elder, talks about her new book Dear Moko full of Māori proverbs for mokopuna and descendants of all ages. Audio
Police discover new information on Baby Ru case
New information has been recovered that police hope could help them pinpoint the killer of Baby Ru, who died a year ago.
Moana 2 and reo Māori adaptation out on same day
It means some tamariki will only know the film in reo Māori, which is exciting for singer and Moana voice-over actress Jaedyn Randell. Video, Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 October 2024
On today's episode, The Speaker of the House is investigating how an email complaining about Andrew Bayly's behaviour was received and later disappeared from a Labour MP's inbox. A Wellington City… Audio
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Richard Pamatatau (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Deborah Hart & Richard Pamatatau discuss the appointment of a Crown Observer to Wellington Council, David Seymores $3 lunch plans, and Darleen… Audio
Roblox a 'hunting ground' for child sex offenders
The warning comes as police say predators contact children through gaming platforms, then groom them to go into private chat rooms. Audio
Waka, Wishes, and Elephants!
Listen to Irene tell the awesome story of Rata & the Totara Tree, make a wish with young Archie, and hear six-year-old Hazel read her story about elephants - she sure knows a lot about pachyderms! Audio
Kids swallowing magnets, needing major surgery - MBIE issues warning
It took a few minutes for Karen Teague to get out of her daughter that she had swallowed the two ends of magnet jewellery about 30 minutes apart.
Police release picture of girl missing from Manurewa
Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl, Franque, who was last seen in Manurewa.
Visiting 25 countries with two kids
Ella Ewens' family of four is travelling the world for a year to make some family memories and learn a lot too. Video, Audio
Three people in hospital after gas leak at early childhood centre
Two people were in serious condition after a reported gas leak.
