Children
Moves aim to keep children out of police cells
The Children's Minister plans to direct $27 million of budgeted ministry funding towards shutting down the practice of remanding children in police cells overnight.
Catholic Church disappointed in abuse inquiry's limits
The Catholic Church is disappointed a Government inquiry into state abuse of children may not expand to include faith-based institutions, including itself.
Children in conflict zones targeted 'on large scale' - Unicef
The scale of attacks on children in the world's conflict zones reached shocking levels this year, the United Nations Children's Fund says.
Best features of 2017: Parenting
Anger, anxiety, discipline, disobedience, learning, love – the mixed bag that is parenting.
'Don't let your past predict your future'
Scholarships and prize-money have been awarded to 20 young people in state care at the annual William Wallace awards in Wellington.
Evening junk food ads greatest risk to children - academic
The advertising watchdog has missed a major opportunity to reduce childhood obesity, nutrition experts say.
Grandparents say children doomed because of how they're raised
Are we coddling our children too much? Audio
Wearable cameras have found our children are not venturing far
Tim Chambers is a researcher analysing some of the data coming out of the Kids'Cam study. Audio
Real-time coaching for challenging kids
One of the most effective treatments for 2-to-7-year-olds prone to frequent high-level meltdowns involves teaching parents to rewire the relationship via play therapy, says the woman known as the… Audio
NZ children of Asian parents risk losing heritage - report
Asia experts are warning that thousands of preschoolers growing up speaking Asian languages need more support to ensure their valuable skills are not lost. A new report from the Asia New Zealand… Audio
Driving stolen cars like life doesn't matter
Morrocco Tai was just 15 when he died last month after crashing a stolen car during a police pursuit. Why was he so reckless? John Campbell talks to his mum, Jo-Ann Stevens. Video, Audio
Insight: Sweden's Child Migrant Mystery
For 20 years, Swedish doctors have been treating asylum seeking children who fall into an unresponsive state.The BBC's Linda Pressly asks why it happens and what can bring these children back to…
Poverty portfolio 'gives children a voice'
Children's advocates are excited to see the new government's plans to reduce child poverty but question how quickly things can improve.
NZ priest's secret children to come out of hiding
The secret children of a Catholic priest in New Zealand are about to reveal their identity to their local bishop.
Alcohol in supermarkets targets kids
Kiwi kids are hit with alcohol messaging nearly every time they go to the supermarket. New research has found children are exposed to marketing for beer and wine 85 per cent of trips to the grocery… Audio
Insight: Road to recovery - the Kaikōura quake
Nearly a year after the Kaikōura quake, Maja Burry has toured around North Canterbury as the lambing season gets underway and the tourist season cranks up, to see how the region is rebuilding. Audio
Boy with a toy stuck in his throat honks
Boy with a toy horn stuck in his throat honks when he tries to speak. Audio
Funeral service for unidentified Mangere baby to be held today
A funeral service is being held today for a baby found dead in an Auckland park last year, with organisers hopeful the service will raise awareness around issues faced by some pregnant women.
Does movie violence influence kids?
Violence in movies and on TV has long been seen as a bad influence on children. To combat that we have warnings and ratings to give parents a heads up when guns or fighting is about to be shown. That… Audio
Great Ideas - Part 7: 'You have to actually climb trees'
In the first episode of Great Ideas season 2, Megan Whelan discusses the future of leisure with three experts from AUT. Once the robots have taken all of our jobs, what will we do with all that time?
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