Children
What’s under the waves?
It's a sea-themed Suzy & Friends with songs, stories, and fun facts. Featured creatures are, penguins, octopuses, jellyfish, whales, dolphins, sea anemones, and… a taniwha! Audio
Survivor 'angry and saddened' as number of young people abused in care increases
A man who was abused in state care himself says he's "angry and saddened" that the number of victims continues to increase, despite a royal comission inquiry.
What move on orders could mean for at-risk youth
There is growing alarm among youth advocates and law experts that at-risk children could be asked to leave a public area if they're caught begging or sleeping. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Coronial inquiry into death of 10-month-old Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering begins
A paediatrician who assessed 10-month-year-old Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering, who died in 2020, says his injuries were so severe, it was like he'd been swung into a hard surface like a cricket bat… Audio
Special Guest: Illiasaane
Meet super-talented kid Iliasaane, hear about kids' favourite toys, and play out game What's That Sound? (Clue: It's an animal. Shh.) Audio
Youth offending down, according to justice ministry report
Police have taken action against fewer youth, including fewer cases involving young people and serious offending, but more involving children and serious offending, new figures show.
Pumice, tadpoles and Ellie Copter!
Loopy Tunes & Suzy Cato sing ‘Toro Like a Kakīroa’, young scientist Patrick tells us about pumice, and the story is ‘Rona & the Moon’. Plus, kids with jokes, a song about a Nana, and lots more! Audio
Memorial unveiled as tribute to Lake Alice victims
A memorial to victims of Lake Alice psychiatric hospital has been unveiled, Jimmy Ellingham talked with survivors Audio
Electric Cats, Bats, and Books!
There's another exciting episode of The Electric Cat Detective Agency, Ben reviews the book Ooey Gooey Gone, and children's author Tom E. Moffat brings vegetable jokes to the table. Audio
The importance of play
We're asking because it seems that most adults, in the midst of busy lives, have swapped play and silliness for seriousness and productivity. But there is clear evidence that you adults benefit from… Audio
Venus Fly Traps, Pirate Socks, and The Pipi Dance
Jelly Bean Queen sings ‘I Think My Venus Fly Trap is a Vegan’, Harriet tells us about the book ‘Pipi Dance’, Amalia puts on her pirate socks, and kids just like you talk about what it’s like going… Audio
What Smells Better Than It Tastes?
Sniff out a brain-teaser from seven-year-old Freddie, tune in your taringa for our kid comedians, and learn to speak some te reo Maori with Codi. Audio
How many kids have to die from window blind cords, mum asks
Three-year-old Tilly was found by her then-five-year-old sister. Her mother wants to know when the law is changing. Audio
Dinosaurs, Doctors and School Road Patrol
We hear from a School Road Patrol member, find out what doctors do, and play new music from Marshmellow & Kath Bee. Plus, jokes, jokes, and more jokes! Audio
'Unspeakable cruelty and deliberate evil': The death of Malachi Subecz
Everything possible went wrong for 5-year-old in the last six months of his life, as he was tortured, and no one noticed. Audio
Do teens need to learn to type for online exams?
Should primary and intermediate schools teach children to type so they are ready for online exams at high school? Audio
'The Grinny Granny Donkey' Gets Reviewed
Nethraa talks about The Grinny Granny Donkey book by Craig Smith, there are more clues and evidence in our series The Electric Cat Detective Agency, and Codi brings the love to Cool to Korero. Audio
Can NZ set its own path with laws against online harm?
Comment - Online harm, including exposure to illegal material, sexualised deepfakes, harassment and bullying, is a pressing problem. NZ can now cautiously follow laws introduced overseas, or develop…
Family Court grants adoption in overseas surrogacy case amid 'uncomfortable facts'
The judge said the child's welfare outweighed concerns about misleading a foreign fertility clinic.
Ngā Tohu o te Taiao / The Signs of Nature
Curated specially for our tamariki, this concert is a journey into the wonders of the natural world and includes a musical retelling of the Māori creation story.
Hosted by Chris Lam Sam and Marcus… Video, Audio
