Children
'Serious & unnaceptable' behaviour by staff in youth care facility
Two separate investigations are underway into alleged inappropriate sexual behaviour by Oranga Tamariki staff at their youth justice facilities. The child protection agency has described the behaviour… Video, Audio
Children's clothing landfill conundrum addressed
It's not surprising then that children's clothes leave a big stain on our landfill. Jess Richards and her business partner Miranda Kersten want to combat this. Jess speaks to Jesse. Audio
Parents may rethink early childhood care after Govt U-turn
Parents who were looking to return to work because of cheaper early childhood education fees through a government subsidy may now need to rethink their plans. As part of last month's Budget, the… Audio
Hipkins on budget backdown, ETS reform
An outcry from the early childhood education sector has pushed the government to back down on its key budget policy of 20 hours free ECE for 2 year olds. Providers will no longer require providers to… Audio
Govt eases up on ECE providers in policy update
Outcry from the early childhood education sector has pushed the government to back down on a new condition that was set to be imposed on centres. As part of the Budget policy, the government plans to… Audio
First-time dads experiencing paternal depression
Paternal depression is often perceived to be solely experienced by women. But today, the New Zealand Medical Journal today has published a research letter about depression experienced by first-time… Audio
How to deal with anger
Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at how to deal with anger. Audio
A life dedicated to helping Maori and Pasifika children
Paediatrician and researcher Dr Teuila Percival is to be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. She takes her role of advocacy for better outcomes just as seriously as being a good… Audio
Tsunami
Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we find out more about tsunamis. Audio
Parenting tips from a developmental scientist
Californian academic Dorsa Amir recently shared a comforting, science-backed list of things that parents can "worry less about". Audio
6 Million pieces of Lego bring Jurrasic Park to Tākina
Built from more than 6,000,000 pieces of Lego, Jurassic Park has arrived in a larger than life exhibition at Wellington's new convention centre, Tākina.
Australia's Ryan 'The BrickMan' McNaught, who… Audio
Screening gap costing babies' lives
Spinal muscular atrophy is the most common genetic cause of death in New Zealand babies without treatment but it's not included in the newborn screening programme.
Doctors warn that waiting until… Audio
Jurassic World LEGO exhibit first for Tākina convention centre
The first event in Wellington's massive new convention centre, Tākina, is kicking off tonight.
And it's not one you would expect. Six million pieces of LEGO have turned into huge dinosaurs for the… Video, Audio
How much screen time should pre-schoolers be exposed to?
Many of us parents are guilty of putting on an episode of the Wiggles, maybe Bluey to entertain the kids...but how much screen time is too much in early childhood? Audio
Children's Commissioner on police pursuits
The Children's Commissioner is imploring police not to pursue young drivers.
The police commissioner, Andrew Coster, announced the change to the pursuit policy on the back of a large increase in… Audio
Teen tells of lack of mental health support despite abuse in state care
A teen who has spent the last seven years in the care of the state says the government is failing to address the mental health of young vulnerable people. Audio
Not enough youth and child psychologists to meet growing demand, experts warn
The huge demand for youth services is causing long waits for patients, with some practices even being forced to turn new clients away, says the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists.
Concerns new online store targeting children with freebies
There are concerns an online mega store is targetting children with freebies, like crocs and electronics, but is the real price valuable personal data?
The e-commerce site Temu launched last year… Video, Audio
Wood wide web
Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at the wood wide web. Audio
Greens say benefit sanctions on people with children mainly used on women and Māori
The Green Party is concerned a policy that imposes sanctions on beneficiaries with outstanding arrest warrants is further widening the inequality gap.
