Children
Speaking Out
Albie and April were among survivors who spoke out for an inquiry into abuse in care. As the Royal Commission's findings reveal the extent of the abuser that happened, what does it mean for them? Audio
The Brothers
Brothers Albie, Rob, and Jason speak with journalist Aaron Smale about the violence and abuse they experienced in state care as children and how that led them to joining Mangu Kaha / Black Power. Audio
April
We hear from April, who spent time in state-run girls' homes across the South Island as a teenager. We hear her story as a survivor of abuse and the impact it had on her. Audio
You Can Be a Comedian When You Grow Up!
Suzy chats to a comedian about their job, Princess and her unicorn Strengthus meet the crocodiles, and we challenge you to have a go at our game 'What's That Sound?' Audio
Minister's sister advises against baby formula rules
Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard said he managed the conflict of interest appropriately.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 April 2025
In today's episode, heavy rain is hitting the North Island, we get the latest update, Trade Minister Todd McClay discusses what happens next after Trump has hit New Zealand with tariffs, the Auditor… Audio
Govt needs to change child poverty reduction goals: Auditor-General
The Auditor-General says the public cannot have confidence in the government achieving its child poverty reduction goals under its current approach, and has urged changes be made. Office of the… Audio
Introducing The Stolen Children of Aotearoa
This podcast is about a gang whanau and their journey to speak out about the abuse they experienced as children in Aotearoa's state-care system. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3 April 2025
On today's episode, an RNZ investigation has revealed ministers were lobbied by infant formula companies in the months before the government ditched tougher rules for how formula is made and sold, the… Audio
Children's Commissioner on Health NZ review into 11-year-old who was mistaken for 20-year-old
Health New Zealand has admitted "significant failings" and apologised for the experience of an 11-year-old girl who was restrained and mistaken for a 20-year-old. Children's Commissioner Dr Claire… Audio
Children remain in hospital after Taranaki crash
Four children remain in hospital after a crash in South Taranaki yesterday which injured eleven students and two adults. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Te Whatu Ora Chief Clinical officer on misidentified 11-year-old
An eleven year girl who was mistaken for an older mental health patient was forcibly injected with anti-psychotic medication that's not normally used for children and wasn't even the first choice of… Audio
Misidentified 11-year-old injected with drugs rarely given to children
The Waikato 11-year-old mistakenly treated as an adult mental health patient was restrained and twice injected with a drug rarely given to children.
More details have emerged as Health NZ releases… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 April 2025
In today's episode, Health New Zealand has released its findings of an urgent review, after an 11-year-old girl was mistaken for a 20-year-old mental health patient, Democrat Cory Booker has been… Audio
Lack of supervision at the heart of NZ's drowning problem - coroner
With drowning numbers creeping up, a water safety expert explains why so many of these deaths are avoidable.
Parents on notice after a spate of drownings
With drowning numbers creeping up, a water safety expert explains why so many of these deaths are avoidable Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 31 March 2025
In today's episode, rescuers are still scrambling to find survivors in the rubble across central Myanmar three days after the devastating earthquake, the Maritime Union has met with the Rail Minister… Audio
Apples, Apples, Apples
The brain-teaser is about apples, apples, and more apples; Alex talks about the book Roo & Vladimir; and Codi helps us learn to say "I'm hungry" in te reo Māori. Audio
Top ref raises a red flag on abuse ahead of winter sport season
Rugby ref Ben O'Keefe knows what it's like to receive abuse and says if we don't tackle it, it'll drive children away from sport.
New campaign aims to tackle rising sideline abuse in sport
Rugby ref Ben O'Keefe knows first-hand what it's like to receive abuse from spectators. He says if we don't tackle it, it will drive children away from sport. Audio
