Teenagers

The most recent OECD Programme for International Students assessment showed a marked decline in reading for pleasure. Alarmingly it discovered that half of New Zealand's 15-year-olds have never read… Audio

Like many other New Zealanders, beloved food writer Allyson Gofton has been baking a lot recently. She shares with us two recipes from her "latest and probably last book" - The Baker's Companion. Audio

The whole country is bracing go into isolation. We break down what you need to know. Plus, tips and tricks to keeping children calm and happy.  Audio

Marking Safer Internet Day today, Netsafe has released its own results about children's experiences online. Technology commentator Paul Brislen joins the discussion to talk about the dangers lurking… Audio

Every day, agriculture tutor Joe Steventon heads out to high schools around the lower North Island. He round up kids and take them out to the countryside to find out what's involved in working the… Audio, Gallery

Parents are bracing themselves to cope with five weeks of industrial action from secondary teachers. Video, Audio

The grandfather of a Ihaia Maxwell, a teenager killed during a Palmerston North police pursuit, says he doesn't blame the officer involved but hopes police can find other ways of apprehending drivers.

The summer heat has impacting sleep patterns recently, and with parents trying to get their children back into regular bedtimes compatible with the school year, we're looking at some solutions. Sleep… Video, Audio

Science communication student Mary Rabbidge takes a look at the brains of teenage boys, to find out why they behave the way they do. Audio

Auckland couple Peter and Sandra Altman have been involved in the Toughlove organisation for 25 years, focussing on providing ongoing support for parents and teenagers going through difficult times… Audio

So now you've hit the turbulent teens - what to do ? They're attracted to risk, increasingly distracted, and less and less attached to adults. Many conventional forms of parenting rely on tools such… Audio

As if there weren't enough reasons to get your children off their digital devices, US researchers have found a link between texting, video chatting and hanging around on social media sites and… Audio

Skid marks and pieces of concrete from a power pole are the only grim reminders that remain after a car crashed during a police pursuit in Palmerston North yesterday. Video, Audio

Teenagers are always going to make silly decisions, but there are things parents can do to help minimise the risks, says Dr James McCue, lecturer in Psychology and Criminology at Edith Cowan… Audio

Education consultant Nathan Mikaere-Wallis discusses New Zealand's high youth suicide rate and what parents can do to minimise risk. Audio

Employers say many of today's graduates are low on innovation, creativity, and interpersonal skills. What can parents do to encourage children to think for themselves? Explore, debate, play and don't… Audio

Paediatric endocrinologist Wayne Cutfield on the weight loss trial involving gut bugs from lean young people to help obese teenagers lose weight. He is leading a team of researchers at the University… Audio

Mental health advocate Mike King says he was left speechless after a school sent out a letter to parents inadvertently naming and blaming a student for committing suicide. Video, Audio