Children
Ministry of Education has 'moral duty' over asbestos removal: Report
A newly released report says the Education Ministry has a 'moral' duty to intervene over asbestos contamination in the face of schoolchildren drawing on damaged asbestos panels. Phil Pennington spoke… Audio
The cost of feeding children a healthy meal
"If a family on a benefit with two kids was to purchase these foods, they would actually be going backwards over $200 a week."
I'm a helpful dad, so why do the kids only want mum?
Parenting commentator Nathan Wallis joins Paddy Gower to talk about what to do when child only wants the other parent. Audio
More than 50% of NZ schools to implement enrolment zones
An Education Ministry briefing to the government showed it expected to add 61 new enrolment schemes by 2025. Audio
The Panel with Simon Wilson & Jenni Giblin (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Simon Wilson & Jenni Giblin to discuss Tim Walz, Darleen Tana and the Southland choir supporting children into music. Audio
Fighting tooth decay
It's a big day today for a Christchurch based charity which is on a mission to improve the dental health of our tamariki. The BYTE charitable trust provides toothbrushes and toothpaste to classrooms… Audio
Dads on parental leave
Here in Aotearoa men represent around just two percent of those claiming paid parental leave. However a Taranaki father is keen to see that change. Callum Williamson is taking leave from his general… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 August
On today's episode, Alexandra's finest, Finn Butcher, has won New Zealand's third gold medal of the Paris Olympic Games, dominating the final of the kayak cross, we get the latest from Nathan Rarere… Audio
MPs hear submissions on legislation to repeal 7AA
A former Children's Minister has spoken out against the government's plans to repeal Section 7AA from the Oranga Tamariki Act. Our political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
PM Luxon on repeal of section 7AA
The Former Children's Minister Tracey Martin is advising National to invoke the 'agree to disagree' clause of their coalition agreement and stop the repeal of section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki act… Audio
Former Children's Minister warns govt against repealing 7AA
Former Children's Minister Tracey Martin is warning the government against repealing section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki act. Martin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Former Children's Minister tells government to stop 7AA repeal
Parliament's Social Services and Community Committee has been hearing submissions on the legislation to repeal Section 7AA, which binds Oranga Tamariki to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
'We, as Māori, have had enough': Ngāpuhi takes stand against Section 7AA repeal
A state care survivor from the iwi says it's dangerous and unsafe to be Māori in their own land, as they oppose the legislation's removal.
The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Deborah Hart (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Chris Wikaira and Deborah Hart discuss "shocking" student achievement in maths and misinformation leading to far-right riots in the UK. Audio
Episode 26
Suzy reads Hickory Dickory Kick by Peter Millet. Kids Cody, Emma, and Harris tell their favourite jokes. Young Pryce talks about The Awhi Warrior. Audio
'Enough kōrero': Hundreds attend rally against Māori children in state care
Organisers of the rally say they want action for tamariki and mokopuna in state care.
How to talk to your kids about setbacks
There's real value in equipping children with tools they can call on when they hit a setback, a psychology professor says. Audio
Not enough safety nets to protect children from harm - Children's Commissioner
Chief Children's Commissioner Claire Achmed says the government needs to step up and act so not one more child dies of abuse. Audio
Not enough safety nets to protect children from harm: Report
The Independent Children's Monitor says at-risk kids are no safer now than they were in 2021, when five-year-old Malachi Subecz was murdered by a carer. Children's commissioner Claire Achmed spoke to… Audio
Oranga Tamariki denies asking social workers to do court work
The ministry pulled back from cutting lawyers' jobs when social workers said they were afraid their lack of training would be exposed in court.
