Children
Government signals whanau care might not be first option
The Government is signalling a radical change to its treatment of at-risk children in state care, by challenging the long-held policy of placing children with whanau first. Demelza Leslie reports. Audio
Overhaul for Child Youth and Family
The Minister of Social Development Anne Tolley discusses the interim expert panel report for transforming Child Youth and Family. The report recommends a major overhaul of Child Youth and Family, to… Audio
Happy Families - Bronwyn Harman
There's new proof to the old maxin "the more the merrier". It turns out the key to a happy family could be having four or more children. Dr Bronwyn Harman from Edith Cowan University in Australia has… Audio
"My teacher is six months old" - Babies tackle bullying
Ever wondered how a baby and a large green blanket might help combat child abuse? Babies are now the teachers. They're being brought into classrooms to break the intergenerational cycles of domestic… Audio, Gallery
Children's Books with Kate De Goldi
New Zealand writer, and ambassador for the first NZ Bookshop Day in October, discussing three picture books: The Lion and the Bird by Marianne Dubuc; Shhhh! I'm Sleeping by Dorothee de Monfried, and… Audio
'CYFS need to listen to carers'
A Porirua family, who have fostered children, explain the problems they and their relatives have had with CYFS bouncing kids from family to family. Audio
Kids probably no better off in state care
Children are bounced from one placement to the next and may not be better off as a result of state intervention, the Children's Commissioner says. Audio
Children's Commissioner says CYF failing children in state care
Five thousand children are in the care of the state but a new report by the Children's Commissioner questions whether they are better off as a result of that intervention. In his first comprehensive… Audio
Examining claims that screens can change kids' brains
We're constantly hearing in the media that IT is changing the way we live. Fantastically useful and portable devices mean we can stay in touch with each other, and hook into the media, wherever we go… Audio
Child abuse risk study ethically flawed
The Children's Commissioner says a study criticised for treating children like lab rats would never have got past an ethics committee. Audio
The benefits for children of working with animals
Louise Bourne is a former early childhood teacher who has long felt that kids spend too much time indoors. She decided to set up a rural experience programme for children at her 3 acre farm in… Audio
Book review: Children's books
John McIntyre from The Children's Bookshop in Wellington reviews; 'Asking for It' by Louis O'Neill, published by Quercus, 'Looking For Alaska' by John Green, published by Harper Collins, 'Fire Colour… Audio
Children mixing screens with food
As young people use screens more and more, public health researcher Sam Marsh is looking into how much food they are eating when using different media like computers and TVs. Audio
Labour: More funding needed to make all visits free for U13's
Labour says thousands of children are still being charged to visit the doctor, despite a government promise to make all visits free for under 13s. Audio
Parents don't know what their children get up to online.
Most New Zealand parents don't have a clue what their children are getting up to online. Audio
Musical Forest
Yadana Saw heads to the Musical Forest during peak school holiday hours to meet the artists, organisers and pint-sized punters checking out this acoustic wonderland, which is proving a hit with the… Audio
NZ children found to have rickets
A disease associated with Victorian times has been found in 58 New Zealand children and the actual number of cases is likely to be higher. Audio
Wiping GP and medicine fees for under-13s
'A leap of faith' and 'right behind it' are comments from GPs and pharmacists who will not be charging to care for children under the age of 13, from tomorrow. Audio
Teaching kids to cook
Sarah Halewood runs school holiday cooking classes for 8 -12 year olds at Wellington's Pre-fab cafe. Children prepare a meal for their family's dinner that night. Audio
