Children
Anti-poverty group says families package still falling short
The government's touting the success of a families package scheme, saying it helped more than half of all families with children in its first year.
Introduced in 2018, the Families Package boosted… Audio
School expects up to half of staff could be in isolation at Omicron's peak
One primary school principal in Māngere East says since the announcement of Omicron's arrival in the community, she has been thinking about how to handle predicted staff shortages. Audio
Omicron outbreak: schools prepare for red light life
Thousands of students will be returning to school from next week.
But with the entire country now under the red traffic light setting; staff, teachers, and students from year four and up must wear… Audio
'Children are going to keep dying': Advocacy group warns of little action on abuse
There has been no progress in dealing with New Zealand's high rate of child abuse despite strategy talks in recent years, according to an independent child abuse advocacy and training provider.
Educating fathers key to improving children's immunisation rates - research
Ensuring fathers get information about the importance of vaccinations could be key to boosting childhood immunisation rates, according to new research.
Auckland playgrounds inaccessible to kids with disabilities
Auckland Council figures show just 14 percent of the region's public playgrounds are considered accessible for children with disabilities.
But those levels of accessibility vary - some may have a… Audio
OT: Expert warns against stripping Children's Commissioner role
An advocacy group is urging the Government to slow down on progressing new Oranga Tamariki legislation - calling it a rushed patch job.
The bill - which would introduce an independent monitor -… Audio
Advocacy group urges Government to slow down on new OT laws
An advocacy group is urging the Government to slow down on progressing new Oranga Tamariki legislation - calling it a rushed patch job.
The bill - which would introduce an independent monitor -… Audio
Covid-19: children's vax like an 'insurance policy' says paediatrician
A paediatrician says the children's Covid-19 vaccine is akin to an "insurance policy" - protection against the low-risk of severe Covid.
Thousands of 5 to 11 year olds turned out yesterday to have… Audio
Medical practice starts child Covid-19 vaccine roll-out with family
A general practice in Blenheim has started its child vaccine roll-out with its own whānau, while the region's walk-in clinic has also seen an influx of children getting their Covid-19 jab.
More details on preparation for Omicron to be shared soon
The government would look to move into a red traffic light setting if Omicron was spreading in the community, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Covid-19: Pharmacies waiting for approval to vaccinate children
Almost half a million children aged from 5 to 11 can now get their Covid vaccine, with bookings available and walk-ins accepted from today.
But some pharmacies won't be able to administer the jabs… Audio
Covid-19: How to encourage children to get the jab
From today, children between 5 to 11 years old are eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine.
We know there can be some anxiety around getting vaccinated - and needles.
So Sarah Robson asked Michelle… Audio
Covid-19: Officials confidence children vax demand will be met
Doctors and nurses are stocked up, schooled-up and bracing for an influx as close to half a million primary school children get ready for a special paediatric dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
From today… Audio
Children's Covid-19 vaccine rollout begins
Doctors and nurses are stocked up, schooled-up and bracing for an influx as close to half a million primary school children get ready for a special paediatric dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
From today… Audio
Covid-19 vaccination for children: What you need to know
Explainer - With the roll out of Pfizer's paediatric Covid-19 vaccine for children beginning next week, RNZ helps parents and caregivers answer some of the basic questions they might have.
Covid: Study warns children can fall seriously ill from virus
Covid-19 isn't just a "mild infection" for our tamariki, according to a new international study on children who caught the virus. The study followed children from ten countries, including New Zealand… Audio
Why Elmo's feud with a pet rock went viral
Co-founder of Muppet Wiki, Scott Hanson joins Jesse to talk about the long-standing feud between Elmo and Rocco on Sesame Street and which Muppet he thinks should go viral next. Audio
Most popular baby names of 2021 revealed
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has released the most popular baby names of 2021, with Charlotte and Oliver coming out on top.
Charity raising funds to replace 'dark, broken' mental health facility
More than $300,000 has been raised in six weeks to help build a new youth mental health outpatient facility in Ōtautahi.
