Youth
Hamilton gas leak repaired, street reopens
Schools in the area went into lockdown when the leak was discovered.
Internet law expert on National's under 16s social media ban
One of New Zealand's foremost internet law experts says the National Party's hope to ban social media for under-16s is a vast overreach. Judge David Harvey spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Nigel Latta
Nigel Latta on which parenting fads drive him crazy, why he never posts pictures of his kids on social media, how optimism is a superpower and how he accidentally became a famous psychologist Video, Audio
Leonardo Puglisi: The case against banning teens from social media
The national party has introduced a new members bill to ban social media for those aged under 16. The bill will put the onus ion social media companies to verify that someone is over 16 before they… Audio
The Panel with Peter Dunne & Boopsie Maran (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne & Boopsie Maran. The trio discuss Nationals proposed social media ban for under 16s. Plus the Government halting all pay… Audio
Parents stop man trying to abduct primary school student
Police are looking through CCTV footage in a bid to find the stranger who tried to force the boy into a car.
Glass, melted plastic: School lunch programme food safety complaints soar
MPI is probing 17 complaints from term one - matching the number investigated over the previous seven years combined.
The speech competition aiming to improve race relations
The Race Unity Speech Awards are on this weekend in Auckland. They're a platform for senior high school students from around the motu to express their ideas on how to improve race relations in… Audio
The politicians have gone but debt remains for Polyfest
The cultural extravaganza festival that is Polyfest was a record-breaker this year - but its finances are in peril. Audio
Watch: Are podcasters, not politicians, driving Australia's Gen Z's election interest?
Podcast platforms like Punter's Politics are gaining traction with young Australians disillusioned by traditional media. Audio
Students' NCEA results won't count if they return to regular schools
An unknown number of teens in health schools and alternative education have earned NCEA literacy and numeracy standards that won't count if they return to regular schools. Education correspondent John… Audio
Missing Wellington 12-year-old makes contact with friend
Twelve-year-old William Walmsley, missing since Saturday, has made brief contact with a friend last night. His father Andrew Walmsley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Peter Elliott (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Niki Bezzant and Peter Elliott. They discuss local opposition to speed limit increases in Gisborne, an approved digital billboard that may… Audio
Olivia Podmore inquest: 'They turned a blind eye' - family condemn sports leadership
The mum and stepfather of Olivia Podmore say Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport NZ (HPSNZ) chose medals over the welfare of their daughter. Audio
How technology can get young people reading
Just under 40 per cent of 18-24-year-olds said they don't like reading according to a new annual survey. Audio
The Bluey episode that raises questions about parents' phone use
Is it okay to be on your phone when your kids are demanding your attention?
Former head of Facebook calls for under-16 ban
The former head of Facebook for Australia and New Zealand thinks New Zealand should follow Australia's lead and ban under-16s from having social media accounts. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Stephen Scheeler
Former Facebook CEO, Stephen Scheeler, on how the Social media giant targets teens with low self esteem. Plus, his insights into Mark Zuckerberg and why he thinks "he's failed the test" when it comes… Video, Audio
Whakatane teen does 4-day hikoi for Maori Wards
At 15, Jack Karetai Barrett is too young to vote - but not too young to educate others, he's on a hikoi to spread the good word on Maori wards. Audio
Adolescence: the manosphere explained
Adolescence is the TV series that everyone can't stop talking about. It follows a British family as their world turns upside down when 13-year-old Jamie is arrested for murdering a schoolmate. Audio
