Children
Ice hockey becoming a popular sport for NZ children
There's been such a big uptake of children playing ice hockey, Wellington Ice Hockey Association has had to hire a full time paid employee to manage the sport there. Caleb Hance talks to Jesse. Audio
Tim Bateman: From rugby professional to children's book author
When Tim Bateman played professional rugby, he was well aware of the toll anxiety could take on his performance. It's something he's hoping to help children with, through his new "Fruit Salad" series… Audio
Parents from "black-listed" countries denied visitors visas
Immigration officials say an Iranian couple cannot visit their New Zealand family because the turbulence in their home country means they might not return.
More than half of all parents wanting to… Audio
Reported assaults on children by OT more than double in 2 years
The agency said the rise was primarily due to an investigation at Christchurch's Te Oranga care and protection home. Audio
Oranga Tamariki staff physical assaults on children up 250 percent in two years
Physical assaults on children by Oranga Tamariki staff have jumped by 250 percent in two years, according to a report from the organisation's own safety-in-care unit.
The report, released yesterday… Audio
Report shows failings from Oranga Tamariki carers
Oranga Tamariki is defending its care of children despite a new report showing it's failing to reach some minimum standards..
The latest Independent Children's Monitor report shows that in two years… Audio
'De facto lockdown': Auckland schools directed to shut for a week
The Ministry of Education has directed that all of the Auckland region's schools, early childhood centres and tertiary institutions stay closed until 7 February. Audio
Emergency housing: 'Global embarrassment' expected at UN
New Zealand's Human Rights Commission will voice grave concerns about children and teens in emergency housing to the United Nations in Geneva.
Register allows donor-conceived to learn more about their heritage
The Department of Internal Affairs says providing data for donor-conceived people is helping to bring a sense of belonging.
'Overwhelming' response to postie's book about dogs on his run
An Auckland postie's idea to write a children's book dedicated to dogs on his run has turned into an unexpected success. Audio
Missing Phillips children likely anxious - psychologist
Three children who've been missing for a year with their father who's known to go bush are likely to be feeling anxious about being isolated from other family members for so long.
Tom Phillips and… Audio
'Huge question mark' over Marokopa children missing with dad
Three children missing with their father for a year may be feeling anxious about being isolated from other family members for so long, a clinical psychologist says.
Want to name your son 'King'? You'll get a royal telling-off
Sorry, you can't name your child Messiah, Saint or even Prince.
Fears more Afghan children will be forced into work - aid agencies
Children could increasingly be pushed back into work as a result of a ban on women aid workers in Afghanistan, Save the Children is warning.
More children and young people seeking help
Donations to charities are being hit by the rising cost of living, KidsCan says, and it is worried its ability to help children will be affected.
Kids get warmed up for Colgate Games
More than 1000 young athletes will sprint, jump and throw at the North Island Colgate Games in Whanganui this weekend. The Games are the biggest athletics event for children aged seven to 14. Kids in… Audio
'For some kids our food is all they have'
With 10,000 more children to feed in 2022 and fewer donors, the charity KidsCan says it is nervous about what the new year will bring.
Top tips for travelling with children during summer holidays
Snacks, entertainment and good ol' I Spy will help your kids get through long travel days this Christmas break.
School enrolments forecast to steadily decline from 2024
By 2032 there could be about 789,000 children at school, the lowest figure since 2016 and about 30,000 fewer than this year.
Oranga Tamariki raises alarm over possible Privacy Act changes
Oranga Tamariki is warning children might be put in danger by changes to the Privacy Act.
The Government is moving to change the law in line with tighter data privacy regulations in the European… Audio
