Youth
Rangatahi face unfair levels of disadvantage and exclusion - research
Rangatahi Māori face exclusion and disadvantage at a much higher rate than Pākehā youth, and researchers say action is needed. Audio
Season 2 Ep 3: Teenagers
The 1950s saw an explosion of youth culture. “Bodgies and widgies' ' tearing round on motorbikes & hanging out in milk bars scandalised many Kiwi adults. Was “the teenager” invented in the 1950s? And… Video, Audio
A gov report shows decline in child poverty numbers
The government says child poverty is declining in spite of Covid - but kids in single parent households are still struggling.
The annual Child Poverty Report shows hardship rates are declining and… Audio
Hillary Outdoors celebrating 50 years
Sir Edmund Hillary's grandson Alex is working hard to keep his trail blazing grandfather's legacy alive. Hillary Outdoors was founded by Sir Graeme Dingle in 1972 with Sir Edmund as patron. It's a… Audio
Sharing news in bite sized packages
In a bid to appeal to more gen-zers, Lucy Blakiston together with two others, founded "S*** You Should Care About" as a way to get younger people to engage with current affairs. Lucy talks to Jesse. Audio
OT failures found ahead of child's "preventable" murder
The Chief Ombudsman says the death of a 5 year old, Malachi Subecz, could have been prevented had Oranga Tamariki done its job properly.
In a rare move, Peter Boshier has publicly released his… Audio
Māori and ethnic minority students perceived as white experience less discrimination - research
Racism towards indigenous people or those from ethnic minorities is experienced at higher rates by people of colour than those perceived as white, new research shows. Audio
Principals worry this year could be worst in pandemic for NCEA credits
Principals spoken to by RNZ said two-and-a-half years of Covid-19 disruption had left many young people short of the motivation and credits they needed to get their NCEA qualifications.
Iwi-led Southland charity opens another nursery on first anniversary
An iwi-led Southland environmental charity is helping rangatahi into new careers and turning its attention to large-scale restoration projects.
Off-duty officer unjustified punching 14yo boy
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that an off-duty officer was not justified in punching a 14-year teenage boy for stealing cigarettes from his home.
It says the officer then found… Audio
Violent attacks on teenagers at Christchurch's Riccarton mall
A series of violent attacks on teenagers around a Christchurch mall has sparked concerns among community leaders.
A Christchurch secondary school has issued a warning to parents with officials now… Audio
Pressure building to stop Lotto selling to children
The government is under pressure to stop Lotto selling gambling products to children.
There is no age restriction on buying Lotto tickets and one study of Pasifika children in New Zealand found seven… Audio
Te Paati Māori calls for action on police photo collection practices
Te Paati Māori is demanding action after revelations the police have routinely illegally photographed and filmed people.
Youth crime response package focused on support, study and work
Children under 14 years old caught doing ram raids will be given intensive support to steer them away from crime, and towards study and work.
The move is part of a $53 million Government package… Audio
Govt package extends education, employment to more at-risk youth
Children under 14 caught doing ram raids will be given intensive support to steer them away from crime, towards study and work.
Vape motivations different for teens and adults
A new study shows a significant gap between the motivations for vaping between adults and teens.Assistant Research Fellow at the University of Otago's Christchurch paediatrics department Dr Ben… Audio
Mum sends child to the South Island to avoid youth gang
A North Island mother who sent her son to Christchurch to escape a gang, says organised criminals are exploiting kids.
The mother - who RNZ has agreed not to name - says her child aged under 14 was… Audio
Lack of consequences leading to a 'tsunami' of youth crime, says National
National's police spokesperson Mark Mitchell says investment needs to be put into supporting young people to stop them getting into trouble in the first place. Audio
'From taonga to chattels' - Path from state care to prison revealed in new figures
One-third of children placed in state care have ended up serving a prison sentence, according to research tabled before the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care today.
Student with debilitating Long Covid losing months off school
Children and teenagers battling Long Covid are having to take months off school with debilitating symptoms.
More than 1.7 million New Zealanders have contracted the virus since the pandemic began… Video, Audio