Children
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
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…
AudioChild 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
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.
AudioLabour: 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
Little Chef's Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Recipe by Sarah Halewood
From Nine To Noon on Monday 29 June 2015
Little Chef's Chocolate Mousse
Recipe by Sarah Halewood
From Nine To Noon on Monday 29 June 2015
Art Houses a haven for creative children to express themselves
Shona Hammond Boys has spent five decades passionately advocating for children to express themselves through art. She's an artist, teacher, writer founder and director of the NZ Children's Art Houses… Video, Audio, Gallery
Govt says Budget will contain child poverty measures
The Government says there will be measures in today's Budget to address child poverty, despite accusations it's broken a promise to make the issue a priority. Audio
Budget to address child poverty
The Government says there will be measures in today's Budget to address child poverty, despite accusations it's broken a promise to make the issue a priority. Audio
Community organisations respond to Government strategy
Joining us now are representatives from two community organisations whose funding could be affected by the Government's new strategy. Audio
