Children

The Government won't be delivering on its pre-election promise of free doctors visits for all primary aged children. Audio

The Green Party says penny-pinching meanness is the reason the Government cannot fulfill its election pledge of free doctor visits to all children under the age of 13. Audio

A free app to improve children's sleep, the 'Kids Sleep Doctor' has been launched by doctors at London's Evelina Children's Hospital. Professor of children's sleep medicine Paul Gringas has worked in… Audio

It won't come as a surprise to anyone with kids that they're spending a lot of time surfing through YouTube. So where does that leave traditional outlets for young people, particularly on TV? Audio

Carol Dweck is a Stanford University psychologist specialising in what motivates people and she says telling kids they're "smart" is one of the worst things people can do. Professor Dweck's research… Audio

John McIntyre from The Children's Bookshop in Wellington reviews books with an Anzac theme. Audio

New Zealand author of many books, discussing the work of children's picture book writer and illustrator Chris McKimmie. Audio

Little Hoiho by Stephanie Thatcher, published by Scholastic. Ethan The Incredible by Jacqui Simpson, published by Alcora Books and So Many Wonderfuls by Tina Matthews, published by Walker Books… Audio

It's taken over a decade of campaigning the cause, but finally Shakti Ethnic Women's Refuge are able to open their new refuge in Wellington for women and their children desperately seeking shelter… Audio

Peter Etchells of Bath Spa University, and the science blog network coordinator for The Guardian, on the real story behind a scary headline linking smartphone and tablet use to brain damage in… Audio

New Zealand writer Kate De Goldi discusses The Story of a New Zealand Truck Driver by Mary Kelleher, Circle, Square, Moose by Kelly Bingham and Paul O Zelinsky and One Minute's Silence by David… Audio

British baroque continuo specialist, composer, and conductor, who is visiting New Zealand for the Opera in a Days Bay Garden production of La Calisto by Cavalli. Audio

Dr. David Greenfield discusses, and answers listener questions, on internet and technology addiction. Dr. Greenfield is founder of The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction and is Assistant… Audio

Safety officials want children banned from riding quad bikes or motorcycles following the death of a six-year-old girl in Wairarapa yesterday. Audio

In the final of The Weekend's sports series we're looking at those keen kids with the ability to one day represent their college, their region or even New Zealand on the podium. Competitive sport is a… Audio

AUT student Ally Myers on raising bicultural children in New Zealand. Audio

Journalist and author Richard Louv suggests that reconnecting children and adults with nature will result in better psychological, physical and spiritual outcomes - and a healthier society. Audio

Auckland writer David Veart has recently released his latest book Hello Girls & Boys! A New Zealand Toy Story. It's the tale of New Zealanders and their toys - from Maori voyagers to 21st century… Audio

Helping shy children cope in the classroom. We speak to the director of America's Shyness institute, Lynne Henderson on why teachers need to pay attention to the quiet kids. Audio