Children
Roblox a 'hunting ground' for child sex offenders
The warning comes as police say predators contact children through gaming platforms, then groom them to go into private chat rooms. Audio
Waka, Wishes, and Elephants!
Listen to Irene tell the awesome story of Rata & the Totara Tree, make a wish with young Archie, and hear six-year-old Hazel read her story about elephants - she sure knows a lot about pachyderms! Audio
Kids swallowing magnets, needing major surgery - MBIE issues warning
It took a few minutes for Karen Teague to get out of her daughter that she had swallowed the two ends of magnet jewellery about 30 minutes apart.
Police release picture of girl missing from Manurewa
Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl, Franque, who was last seen in Manurewa.
Visiting 25 countries with two kids
Ella Ewens' family of four is travelling the world for a year to make some family memories and learn a lot too. Video, Audio
Three people in hospital after gas leak at early childhood centre
Two people were in serious condition after a reported gas leak.
Oranga Tamariki funding decisions under Auditor-General's spotlight
Earlier this year, providers of programmes for children were given little notice their funding would be reduced or discontinued.
Lots of Laughs and Buried Treasure
There are jokes from a trio of young comedians. Nour talks about the book Who Took the Toilet Paper? by Amy Harrop, Suzy has Fun Facts, and the Little Yellow Digger finds something buried in the sand…… Audio
Court rules on whether boy stays in te reo school or not, amid parents’ clash
Decision on whether boy remains in full immersion te reo kura or goes to mainstream school decided by Family Court, after parents divided.
Govt failing NZ's most vulnerable says economist
An economist says the government is failing our most vulnerable people, with the country depending on the now struggling food bank industry. University of Auckland economist and founding member of… Audio
Missing Marokopa family: 'Stockholm syndrome' likely to affect children
A child psychologist says Tom Phillips' three children will be vulnerable and susceptible to anxiety after being isolated for three years.
'Trusted voices': Plunket bid to improve vaccination rates welcomed
Staff at Plunket will soon be trained to administer vaccines.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 October 2024
In today's episode, the Navy Search and Rescue boss is currently on the water deciding on the next steps for the sunken HMZNS Manawanui, Whanau Awhina Plunket workers will now be trained as… Audio
Govt announces funds to train Plunket workers as vaccinators
Whānau Āwhina Plunket workers will now be trained as vaccinators, as part of a government plan to boost childhood immunisation rates. Whānau Āwhina Plunket chief executive Fiona Kingsford spoke to… Audio
Coroner finds student's death at overcrowded party could have been avoided
A Coroner has found Sophia Crestani's death could have been avoided at an overcrowded Dunedin party. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Diggers and Dinosaurs
Learn a new phrase with Suzy in our Cool to Korero segment. Listen to the story The Little Yellow Digger & the Bones, and get your brain buzzing with a fresh brain-teaser. Ka rawe! Audio
Parents refusing to give children smartphones
A growing number of parents are refusing to give their children smartphones, after research showing links between mental health issues and social media. Audio
Family caught out by quirk in childcare subsidy calculation
A family does not qualify for the Family Boost early childhood education rebate, despite earning "well below" the advertised $180,000 cap.
Registration opens for new childcare rebate payments
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis are promoting a new childcare rebate for families and urging them to register for payments.
How to stop a tantrum before it starts
We all have big feelings, and for toddlers especially, it can all get a bit too much. But can you stop a tantrum in its tracks? Audio
