Children
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
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
