Children
Parents Centre to close by end of 2024
The closure of New Zealand's largest parent support centre and education provider is being described as a real loss, after seven decades of advocating for women, new parents and young families.
What happens to mumfluencers when their kids grow up?
Some children of social media influencers are asking their parents not to post their photos anymore.
'We have a voice, let us be heard': Kids' plea on World Children's Day
Today marks 35 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by the UN.
More children going hungry, Health Survey shows
Meanwhile, wait times for GPs keep increasing, along with rates of mental distress.
AI-driven apps added to classroom software
Two years after Chat GPT was launched to the public, Kiwi technology companies are adding AI-driven applications to their classroom software. They say it is not replacing human teachers, but it is a… Audio
Poor outcomes for poverty
When it comes to our outcomes on poverty, New Zealand's marks are poor. Experts gathering the week in Wellington want to change that.
Poor outcomes for poverty
When it comes to our outcomes on poverty, New Zealand's marks are poor. Experts gathering this week in Wellington want to change that. Audio
Mistakes and unchecked claims separated a moko from her grandmother
Anna's granddaughter was taken from her by social workers in a matter of minutes. It took years for Oranga Tamariki to admit it should never have happened. Audio
Kittens, Kiwi, and Kids Just Like You
Josh is a kid with a message for you, Tāne Mahuta calls a meeting of all the birds in the forest, and Suzy has Fun Facts about kittens. Miaow. Oh, and have a go at our game with no prize, 'What's That… Audio
Helping the people who help people with disabilities
A couple of weeks ago, you will have heard that Star Jam, the organisation that created dancing and performing opportunities for people with disabilties, came to an abrupt end. For one group - the… Audio
Protecting children from harmful online content
Jo Robertson is a therapist, educator and researcher. Earlier this year, she and others presented a petition to parliament - signed by over 10,000 - calling for internet service providers to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 November 2024
On today’s episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour Government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress… Audio
Lawyer Sonja Cooper on apology to survivors of abuse in care
Lawyer Sonja Cooper has pursued justice for survivors for years. Cooper spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
PM Luxon on apology to survivors of abuse in care
The government will formally apologise to people abused in state care on Tuesday morning. The Prime Minister and opposition leader will each make speeches ahead of the introduction of a new law aimed… Audio
Survivors head to Parliament to hear apology
RNZ's Timothy Brown has reported on some of the horrific abuse suffered by those in the care of state and faith-based institutions and he has been speaking to survivors ahead of the apology. Brown… Audio
Minister Erica Stanford on apology to survivors of abuse
Following the apology the government will introduce legislation to remove strip searches of children in care and close a loophole that allows some people with overseas convictions to work with… Audio
The toll of deep fake pornography on Kiwi students
Deepfake porn is easier to create, and students are suffering the consequences
Deepfake porn showing up in New Zealand classrooms
Deepfake porn is easier to create, and students are suffering the consequences Audio
Horses Go Neigh and Māui Slows the Sun
There's a story about how Māui slowed the sun, young Austin talks about a book called 'No Home for Weta,' Gracie reads her story about horses, and there's a Brain Teaser sent in by a kid just like… Audio
Cancelled school bus leaves parents scrambling, and angry
The Ministry of Education has cancelled 39 rural bus routes. Parents say it will leave 100s of students unable to get to school. Audio
