Youth
Do Gen-Z think books are a waste of time?
For a recent article in The Atlantic, assistant editor, Rose Horowitch spoke to over thirty professors at several colleges throughout the US and uncovered an alarming phenomenon: many students are… Audio
Youths missing from bootcamp found amid alleged carjacking
The teens had been missing for days after absconding during a tangi and work placement.
The Panel with Simon Wilson and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Wilson and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet to discuss one retailer's unique approach to Black Friday and the rising reliance first-home… Audio
80 percent of 18-year-old prisoners have gang affiliation
Prisons are the biggest recruitment centres for gangs, and more needs to be done to protect young people behind bars, lawyer says.
NZ scores in international maths test improve
New Zealand's scores in the Trends in International Maths and Science Study have improved and it's thanks to boys. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Evidence found of inhumane treatment of disabled children
One child was held in seclusion for 62 days. Audio
Ronald McDonald House struggling to support whanau
Ronald McDonald House has seen its busiest every year, Chieff Executive Wayne Howett told Nathan Rarere how they're gearing up for the holiday period. Audio
Govt to launch Smokefree 2025 action plan
The government will be launching its Getting to Smokefree 2025 action plan on Wednesday. Vape-Free Kids NZ co-founder Charyl Robinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Westpac warns of 'spending hangover' from Black Friday
Westpac is warning younger New Zealanders they're more likely to end up with a "spending hangover" if they don't shop wisely in Black Friday weekend sales. Westpac's financial wellbeing programme… Audio
Govt needs to consider dropping NCEA level one: ERO
The Education Review Office says the newly overhauled level one of the NCEA, the national school qualification, is not working and may need to be ditched altogether. The Review office's evaluation… Audio
Unmasking the Monsters
It's the type of crime that many of us don't want to read or speak about - the content is often too disturbing to comprehend. But the sharing of child sex abuse material has skyrocketed both… Audio
Concern as children young as 10 vape
A new survey shows the numbers of teens taking up vaping is dropping - but advocates say older students are falling through the gaps. Audio
Number of young teens vaping drops: Survey
A new survey shows the numbers of young teens taking up vaping is dropping - but advocates say older students are falling through the gaps. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
New Oranga Tamariki chief social worker defends record-keeping
Oranga Tamariki's new chief social worker is defending criticisms the ministry does not take record-keeping seriously. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tauranga runner breaks record as 15 yo over 3000m
15-year-old Sam Ruthe is the fastest 15 year old over 3000m on the entire planet, he talked with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Coast To Coast Rangers - a charity to help kids
Yesterday Steve Gurney joined us for Sporting History. You can still listen to that conversation with the nine-time Coast to Cost race champion on the RNZ website Near the end of our conversation he… Audio
Government slammed for pushing on with boot camps amid trial
Labour has accused National of ignoring the evidence. Audio
Fergus takes on the World
Every now and again we receive an email from a listener suggesting we speak to a particular person - someone with an impressive story to tell. That's how we came to be in touch with Fergus Morunga… Audio
Poor outcomes for poverty
When it comes to our outcomes on poverty, New Zealand's marks are poor. Experts gathering the week in Wellington want to change that.
11-year-old golfer celebrates $10k win with Taupo hole in one
Taupo's iconic Hole In One challenge has another winner - and it's an 11-year-old from Tauranga - Leonard Powell has the story Audio
