Children
Changes for Oranga Tamariki after review
Oranga Tamariki has announced its findings of an internal inquiry into its contoversial attempt to uplift a newborn baby from its teenage mother in Hawke's Bay. Audio
Happymeal turns 40 and blamed for childhood obesity
McDonald's happymeal is forty this year, but many believe there's little to celebrate. Marketing expert Dr Joya Kemper explains why it was a such success and it's legacy Audio
A theatre show for babies
The good folk at Cubbin Theatre Company are on a mission to prove theatre is for everybody - even babies! Audio
Kids training too hard at one sport
Children are practicing too hard at just one sport, US trainers have found. There are new guidelines that have been recommended in America urging parents to reduce the intensity and limit sports… Audio
Yes, wisdom and happiness really do come with age
Dilip Jeste is a professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at UC San Diego and director of the UCSD Center for Healthy Aging, and he's challenging people to take another look at their perceptions of… Audio
Social attachment and mental wellbeing in children
The number-one driver of mental illness is isolation, says parenting commentator and educator Nathan Wallis, therefore it’s especially important for children to form healthy attachments in the first… Audio
Another criticism of Greta Thunberg
Earlier this week panellist Gary McCormick spoke passionately about how frustrated he has been that men have been criticising Great Thunberg. Today another story about a principal from Australia. Audio
A travel writer's guide to the roads less travelled
Travel writer Mary Jane Walker says people should always travel to the places they tell you not to. She is the author of the 'Maverick Traveller' series of books. Audio
Student schoolbags cause excessive pressure on young spines
New research by world-leading spinal surgeon Dr Ken Hansraj shows that heavy and overcrowded schoolbags are causing serious danger to children's growing spines. Audio
Dara O'Briain: Listen to the Voice of Reason
Acclaimed Irish comedian Dara O'Briain will perform in New Zealand for the first time when he appears in his Voice of Reason show in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch next week. . Audio
Professor Penny Pexman: What's in a Name?
Professor Penny Pexman was part of a team that conducted a series of studies looking at sound symbolism in names and the findings were fascinating. Audio
Health experts concerned as measles spreads from Auckland
Public health experts say they're concerned Auckland's measles outbreak will soon become a nationwide problem.
The Ministry of Health is trying to contain an escalating number of cases in the city… Audio
Govt's free lunch in schools trial 'a good start' - KidsCan
Today Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a programme to feed hungry children would be trialled next year in 30 schools, centred around the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne, next year.
The price tag… Video, Audio
Measles spreads in Auckland, travellers and students warned
Anyone travelling to Auckland is being told they must be immunised against measles, as the country deals with its worst epidemic of the highly contagious disease in 22 years.
There are at least 849… Video, Audio
Free lunches in school trial announced in Rotorua
A programme to feed hungry kids with a free lunch at school each day is going to be trialled in 30 schools next year.
The Prime Minister announced the initiative at the launch of the Child and Youth… Video, Audio
Parenting the child who's a "bit different"
Parenting commentator and educator Nathan Wallis with advice for parents worried that their kids are not making developmental milestones? When to be worried and seek help, and when to relax and let… Audio
Focusing on siblings of children with serious illness
What is the impact on healthy siblings of the diagnosis of a serious illness in a brother or sister? Massey University Masters student Katie Armstrong is researching the unmet needs of the siblings of… Audio
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Nanogirl is off on more great adventures so we can answer your science questions.
In the meantime... Audio
Calling Home: Nikki Ross in Bali
Kiwi expat and business owner Nikki Ross is Calling Home form Bali and joins the show to discuss her life on the tropical island paradise. Audio, Gallery
Will ban on smoking in cars with kids really help?
A public health academic has told a parliamentary committee that plans to fine parents for smoking in a car with children will be a waste of time, if protecting kids is the end game.
The health… Audio