Children
Maternal immunisation in NZ 'suboptimal and inequitable' - report
Experts say more maternal immunisation data is needed to ensure accurate reporting and to monitor coverage.
School holidays: What can a family of three do for $50?
It's school holidays and with the wet weather many regions are getting, it's hard to keep the kids busy without burning a hole in your pocket. Many indoor activities come with a hefty price tag. We… Video, Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Sue Kedgley (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Guyon Espiner and panellists Nick Leggett and Sue Kedgley discuss research that aims to improve our childrens' sleeping habits, $35.5 million in unclaimed Lotto winnings and a… Audio
Parents should learn more about 'incredibly common virus' - doctors
Health professionals and families want action to prevent and test for the leading infectious cause of birth defects and permanent childhood disabilities - a virus that most of us get, but only one in…
Opinions divided on CMV testing
Mothers-to-be are being warned that the most common infectious cause of permanent disabilities in newborn children is one they're likely to have never heard of.
Campaigners want more support for CMV… Audio
Principals criticise funding change for high needs children
Principals are worried about changes to the way the Education Ministry allocates millions of dollars for children with high needs.
From next term Auckland schools will get In Class Support based on… Audio
Oranga Tamariki workers lack training, union says
The union representing Oranga Tamariki youth workers says they're being sent into challenging environments without enough training.
Public Service Association organiser, Joe McCroy, says the work is… Audio
Oranga Tamariki stands down staff amid controversies
At least 11 staff members have been stood down at Oranga Tamariki as the government agency faces mounting evidence of severe problems at its youth justice units.
Four of the staff stand-downs relate… Audio
Oranga Tamariki staff stood down over martial arts style fight between teenagers
Oranga Tamariki has stood down four staff at a youth justice centre over a martial arts style fight between two teenagers.
Monitoring Oranga Tamariki big test of new office
The head of the government agency that recently took over monitoring of Oranga Tamariki says the current time is a big test of his newly reconstituted office's capacity.
The Independent Children's… Audio
Former IWD worker raises questions over his baby's death
A former employee of a controversial chemical plant in New Plymouth wonders if the death of his first child from spina bifida was related to his time working there.
The multi-national company Dow is… Audio
Oranga Tamariki: Calls for overhaul of youth justice facilities
There are growing calls for the government to overhaul the way young people are cared for in youth justice facilities. A group of eight young people made their way onto the roof at Korowai Manaaki… Video, Audio
The Kiwi comedians' guide to surviving the school holidays
Getting through two wintry weeks with your kids off school is no joke. Professional funny people James Nokise, Karen O'Leary and Tofiga Fepulea'i share their advice on how to cope.
Emily Hanford: are we teaching reading all wrong?
Education journalist Emily Hanford has spent years investigating why so many American kids are struggling to read. In the podcast series Sold a Story, she argues the early-intervention literacy… Audio
School trauma team 'work with empathy, they understand the grief process' - principal
When tragedy strikes a school community, a team of experts trained in handling trauma are on call, ready to help.
OT misconduct allegations show independent watchdog crucial - experts
From next month, oversight of Oranga Tamariki shifts from the Office of the Children's Commissioner to a government monitor.
Two staff stood down over misconduct in state care
A youth advocacy group says allegations of sexual misconduct in government care reinforce the need for a complete redesign of the system.
Two staff at separate Oranga Tamariki have been stood down… Audio
Māori leader says Oranga Tamariki should be dismantled
National Urban Māori Authority chair Lady Tureiti Moxon has long campaigned for Oranga Tamariki to be dismantled saying its systemically broken. She spoke to Lisa Owen. [embed]… Video, Audio
Political reaction to sexual misconduct in youth state care
Multiple investigations have been launched into allegations of sexual misconduct towards children in Oranga Tamariki residences. Two staff have been removed, and the former Police Commissioner Mike… Audio
'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
