Youth

A public health expert is welcoming the news the Covd-19 vaccine could be given to younger New Zealanders.

The Government expects to make a final decision next week on whether the Covid-19 vaccine… Audio

Warning: this story discusses self-harm and suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners.

The Children's Commissioner is calling for an end to the law which allows judges to remand children to… Audio

Covid-19 drives a young producer from her dream job in an L.A. music studio to lockdown in a tiny caravan in Whitianga. Audio

The internet allowed connection to continue during lockdown, but for at least one young person, it also proved to be a steppingstone to a new career. Audio

While Jessica Dermody was enjoying what felt like "school holidays” during lockdown on her parent’s farm, a close relative committed suicide.  Audio

A young backpacker decides a pandemic isn’t enough of a reason to put off her dream OE. Audio

More than 110 young people were held in police cells for more than 24 hrs between June 2019 and July last year.

In that same period, five young people self harmed or attempted to take their own life… Audio

It’s not a great time to be young right now. But has Covid crushed what was left of our dreams? 

Yeah. Nah.  Audio

Calls to eliminate period poverty are finally being answered by the government.

The first rollout of free period products in schools began today at Auckland Girls Grammar. This follows a pilot… Video, Audio

Pasifika youth are demanding more engagement in the government's Covid-19 response. Audio

Researchers have found that ensuring quality sleep for young people is more effective for their mental health and well being than restricting time on social media. Study co-author, Dr Damian Scarf… Audio

Twenty-three year old Heather Gee-Taylor is one of New Zealand's youngest local body politicians and a charolais cattle breeder to boot. Audio

Analysis of younger voters shows the least engagement from university towns. An expert on youth and politics, Dr Sylvia Nissen talks to the Panel about political youth appeal. Audio

Sixteen year olds are taking a case to the High Court - saying - they should be allowed to vote. The members of Make it Sixteen will have their case heard on Monday. One of the group's members Liam… Audio

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

A young Rangi Pou was on the cusp of adolescence when his father said it was time he become a man and fend for himself. For Pou, that meant growing up on the streets, getting involved in the world of… Audio