Children
New aid launched to help more parents put controls on streaming services
Families value age ratings and content warnings for online content, but many are not using parental controls on streaming services. Video, Audio
Educational groups at odds over mandatory reporting of child abuse
Organisations representing early childhood services and teachers are divided over calls for mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse.
Divisions over suggestion of mandatory reporting
Groups representing early childhood services and teachers are divided over calls for mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse but united in their belief that teachers need more training.
They say… Audio
Chief censor wants families using parental blocks on streaming services
The chief censor says families should be making better use of parental controls on streaming services such as Netflix and Disney Plus.
New research from Te Mana Whakaatu, the Classification Office… Audio
Review faults OT for 'lack of an accountability culture' on spending decisions
Documents show Oranga Tamariki has been stumbling towards budget blowouts with loose and patchy financial controls.
Documents reveal budget worries for Oranga Tamariki
Documents show Oranga Tamariki has has been stumbling towards budget blowouts with loose and patchy financial controls.
Its shortcomings in protecting children have been the subject of more than a… Audio
Advocates "underwhelmed" by report into Malachi Subecz's death
A child advocacy group is underwhelmed by an independent report into the death of Malachi Subecz, saying it is not aspirational and minimises the urgent call to action.
Dame Karen Poutasi released… Audio
'Looking over their shoulder': Chief Ombudsman hands-on over fixing OT 'failings'
The Chief Ombudsman is vowing to monitor Oranga Tamariki weekly to ensure children in need of protection receive it. Audio
'Frankly unacceptable': Govt accused of inadequate response to child abuse
Justice advocacy groups say the government should be doing more to address child abuse. Audio
Parties come down hard on govt over response to child's death
Te Pāti Māori has accused the government of being bereft of leadership and in a "state of paralysis" over its response to the murder of five-year-old Malachi Subecz.
Malachi Subecz's whānau say report confirms his death was preventable
Minister for Children Kelvin Davis has also acknowledged Malachi would probably still be alive if Oranga Tamariki staff and other agencies had done their jobs properly. Audio
Ombudsman backs office over time taken to resolve school complaints
The chief ombudsman, Judge Peter Boshier, has defended his office's record on complaints about schools following calls for a faster route for resolving disputes.
Watch: The response to the report on Malachi Subecz's death
Five-year-old Malachi Subecz's death has led a panel to recommend mandatory reporting of children at a high risk of harm, but the government is not yet committing to it.
How to help pre-schoolers learn social skills
How do children develop social skills and how best can parents support this? Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright has some strategies and he'll take your questions Audio
Orchestra walk-throughs return at APO 4 Kids Christmas
That beautiful Christmas tune - Prokofiev's Troika - and others will be played live this weekend and next by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in their interactive family concert series APO 4 Kids… Audio
Reading Recovery's refresh - will it satisfy its critics?
A literacy programme for children created in New Zealand and used by thousands of schools around the world is undergoing a refresh - but will it be enough to satisfy its critics? Audio
Family court further victimises the vulnerable - advocates
A group advocating for urgent changes to the family court says parents are forced to come face to face with abusive ex-partners, even with a protection order.
Park covered with algae for decades reopens as natural play space
A Nelson park that spent decades overrun with weed and algae has re-opened today as a natural play area, with a floor-is-lava trail, teepee and a bird-watching hut. Video
Charity launches appeal for gift donations
The Salvation Army has launched its 2022 'Gifts of Hope' Christmas appeal so 'no kid misses out' this Christmas.
StoryWalk brings books to the outdoors
A StoryWalk will allow kids and adults to explore the outdoors while reading this summer.
