Unicef
'Extremely stark' under-5 mortality in Kiribati
In 2015, the country recorded 56 deaths per 1000 live births, more than twice the regional average. Audio
Pacific children left behind due to seasonal work schemes
Vanuatu's Deputy Prime Minister Matai Seremaiah says many children in the Pacific no longer live with their parents because of labour schemes in Australia and New Zealand. Audio
Kiwi Petra Straight on the plight of Ukraine's children
In the past week Ukraine has marked two significant events - 31 years of independence, and six months of holding off an invasion by its giant neighbour. It's a conflict that's had an enormous cost in… Audio
All Black legend Dan Carter explains his kicking for a cause
All Black legend Dan Carter is closing in on his goal kicking target for charity at Eden Park.
The former first five is attempting to land 15 hundred and 98 goal kicks to raise money for Unicef.
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All Black great Dan Carter to kick 1598 goals in 24 hours
All Black great Dan Carter has put his rugby boots back on in the name of charity. The former first-five is aiming for 1598 goal kicks in the next 24 hours. It's for his DC10 fund - a dedicated… Video, Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about infections in immunocompromised people, and a new study which shows why it's a good reminder to be cautious and keep using masks, even… Audio
NZ's childcare 33rd in developed world
New Zealand's childcare is among the most expensive in the developed world, according to a new report just released by UNICEF. It compares 41 OECD and EU countries on affordability, access, quality of… Audio
People of Action: 100 years of the Rotary Club in New Zealand
Mana Tangata: People of Action by historian Dr Stephen Clarke sheds light on Rotary Club's stellar record of community service in New Zealand over the past century. Dr Clarke joins the show to discuss… Audio
Wealthy countries gobbling up vaccines says UNICEF
The global vaccine scheme Covax has so far given 65 million doses to poorer countries - but agencies like UNICEF say that figure should be at least 170 million by now. The World Health Organisation -… Audio
Hungry kids at the top of Kiwis' list of concerns, survey shows
Last week a UNICEF Report showed New Zealand ranked poorly for its performance in terms of children's wellbeing. Research NZ gauged the level of concern the public has with some of the key wellbeing… Audio
Report: NZ ranks near-bottom among OECD for child welfare
UNICEF's annual report card has New Zealand languishing near the bottom of the table when it comes to the welfare of children, ranking just 35th out of the 41 OECD and European Union countries.
New… Audio
Unicef warns antivax message can be lethal
UNICEF has hit back at online measles antivaxxers saying their message is extremely damaging and its impact has the potential to kill young vulnerable children. Audio
3MM: Lindsay Neill on invasions of private spaces
Lindsay Neill's a Senior Lecturer Bachelor of International Hospitality Management at AUT, and he's been thinking about the invasions of our private space that we have to endure each day. Audio
Pacific measles outbreak: 'Diseases don't know borders'
While measles outbreaks in the Pacific are not yet under control, governments are being aggressive in their response to limit the virus's impact, UNICEF Pacific says. Audio
Unicef concerns over growth of cyberbullying in Pacific
The children's agency Unicef is becoming increasingly concerned about internet safety, warning of the dangers of cyberbullying, and calling for action to prevent violence against young people online.
…International community must help Yemen end war - Unicef
Unicef's Bismarck Swangin is on the ground in Yemen. He tells John Campbell the bus bombing is just one example of a catastrophic war, that has killed many thousands of people, directly and… Video, Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 26 June 2018
A phone helpline for women experiencing violence in Papua New Guinea says thousands have used the service but the problem continues to affect nearly every woman in the country at some point during her… Audio
UN relief team trucks on with relief efforts in PNG Highlands
United Nations aid workers helping provide relief for victims of Papua New Guinea's earthquake disaster in February have returned to the capital of Southern Highlands province after earlier pulling… Audio
Seven years of war in Syria, child deaths rising
Today marks the seventh anniversary of the Syrian conflict. UNICEF says the number of children killed has already passed 1000 in 2018 as many as were killed in all of 2017. UNICEF's Regional chief of… Audio
Syrian children caught up in a country in chaos
The war in Syria hasn't abated, with the situation in rebel-held Eastern Ghouta reaching a critical point. Dozens have been killed in the last month and now there is the issue of the injured. Children… Audio