Children
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 2 | Episode 7: Jelal Natali
Jelal was a man for the people: a self-made millionaire who used his riches for good. Follow along as Josh and our tamariki revel in the humble business genius of Jelal Natali. Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 1: Tom Ah Chee
Whom do we have to thank for bringing the supermarket and drive-through to New Zealand? Find out as Josh and the tamariki revel in the business genius of Tom Ah Chee. Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 2: Te Puea Hērangi
Discover how mana wahine Te Puea Hērangi fundraised and led an entire movement for her people. Video
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 3: Kate Sheppard
Who is the face on Aotearoa's ten-dollar note, and how did she help to win women the vote? Find out as our tamariki explore the story of Kate Sheppard. Video
KidsCan founder Julie Chapman becomes a Dame
A woman who has devoted her life to fighting child poverty has been named a Dame in the New Year Honours list.
What Do You Call a Bear with No Teeth?
Elizabeth, Jamie, and Nathan have the best jokes sent in this week; you can have a go at our game with no prize, 'What's That Sound?'; and why are Persephone, Zinnia, and Atlas part of Fun Facts this… Audio
Government coy on police plan to target 'at risk' children for social investment
The "prevention support" would be targeted at primary school-age children, but the police minister will not say if the idea is being progressed.
Can the Little Yellow Digger Save Christmas?
The Little Yellow Digger is back for a very special job, Constable Bryan and police dog Bobby are flying to Aussie, and Kristel, Alayna, Greer, and Tama have some creative Christmas gift ideas for… Audio
Overloaded maternity system facing job cuts
Health NZ has proposed getting rid of the national maternity and early years programme Starting Well, and 25 fulltime roles will be cut from Health NZ's funding team.
Move over Santa: Have you heard about the Christmas crow?
"We don't have Santa here, he hasn't visited for about 50 years": Why the Wangkarnal crow brings presents every Christmas in one remote part of Australia.
Couple feared losing kids after fight over Lego
The siblings left each other with significant injuries but their parents were too scared to take them to hospital for fear Oranga Tamariki would uplift them.
What age should kids wear clothes in public or at home?
Here's what to consider this summer before your child runs starkers along the beach.
Kindergartens Aotearoa on ECE regulations review
A review of early childhood regulations says poor compliance in the sector is putting children at risk of harm. Amanda Coulston from Kindergartens Aotearoa spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Small children at unacceptable risk: ECE report
The review of early childhood regulations says a poor compliance monitoring regime is putting small children at unacceptable risk of harm. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Successful immunisation programme has funding cut
A highly successful immunisation programme for pregnant Māori and Pasifika and their babies in South Auckland had its funding cut earlier this year - even as warnings sounded of the looming whooping… Audio
Taihoa, e hoa!
It's Cool to Kōrero with Suzy Cato, the Gnomes have a very berry Christmas, and there are a bunch of kids with awesome Christmas present ideas for dads! Audio
'Incredibly tragic weekend' - Plea for safety after four deaths in 24 hours
A spate of water-related deaths in the past 24 hours is a tragedy, Water Safety New Zealand says.
Replacement childbirth classes 'desperately needed' as Parents Centre closes
An antenatal support group will step in until June thanks to additional funding, but it's no long-term solution.
What to do if your child won't do a sleepover
Sleepovers might seem like a rite of passage. That doesn't always have to be the case.
What's an A+ teacher's gift?
Hint: it's not a coffee mug or scented candle, Instead, it's handwritten and from the heart.
