Children

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

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

Joining us now are representatives from two community organisations whose funding could be affected by the Government's new strategy. Audio

At risk young people could become more vulnerable under Government plans to change the way it funds some community organisations. Audio

The police say they are seeing an increase in younger children being contacted by child sexual predators through apps and games on smart phones. The online safety team at the police, OCEANZ says they… Audio

Mary Baines of Radio New Zealand International on how Pacific Island nations have some of the highest rates of violence against children in the world - an issue UNICEF says needs to be brought out of… Audio

New Zealand writer discussing the books of Lissa Evans, including Small Change for Stuart, and Big Change for Stuart. Audio

Jill Eggleton is an international educational consultant in literacy and author of over 800 children's books with a wide variety of teaching experiences, spanning over 30 years. She works throughout… Audio

What is the best way for a teacher to respond to an unruly child? Audio

Teachers and principals are calling for greater guidance when it comes to restraining out of control children. Audio

The Health Minister is advising the parents of injured children to shop around until they find a doctor who will treat their child for free. Audio

One in ten injured children will still have to pay to see the doctor despite the Government's promise to provide free visits for all children aged under 13 from July. Audio

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