Children
US state moves to protect children from parents oversharing on social media
During the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Californian mum Kodye Elyse, like many, found comfort in sharing her life with her friends online. But after one video went viral, attracting hundreds… Audio
Tourism operators report big boost from winter school holidays
Tourism operators say the winter school holidays have brought a much welcome boon to numbers during a traditionally quieter season. Audio
Arrests after allegations of abuse at children's care provider
A police investigation into allegations of abuse against children at a care provider in Auckland has led to the arrest of three people.
How music can help with speech development
It's estimated between seven and eight percent of primary and high school struggle with Developmental Language Disorder, or DLD. Western Sydney University has proven a new strategy for helping these… Audio
ACT proposes reform of children's ministry Oranga Tamariki
ACT would restructure social worker jobs, add new requirements for the head of Oranga Tamariki, and power up the children's watchdog if elected.
Emergency clinic charging to see U14s due to funding shortfall, rising costs
A Whangarei emergency clinic says it's been forced to charge for treating sick under fourteen year olds, who would normally be seen free because of rising costs and a shortfall in funding. And it… Video, Audio
Eskdale school has funding cut
A Hawke's Bay primary school that is teaching pupils in the school hall and temporary classes has now had its funding cut for a multimillion dollar rebuild.
The Chair of Eskdale school, Dr Glenn… Audio
'Worst it's ever been' - KidsCan says need for families, children at all-time high
The charity helps schools feed and dress their students but says demand is rising every week as families continue to struggle to make ends meet.
Professor Barbara Sahakian: Reading for pleasure,
The earlier that children start reading for enjoyment, the better it is for their verbal learning, memory, and speech development. A Cambridge University study has found a strong link between reading… Audio
NZ children spending a third of after-school time on screens
Screen time for children is a constant worry for many parents and caregivers. New research published in the New Zealand Medical Journal today has found our kids are spending about a third of… Audio
Maternal immunisation in NZ 'suboptimal and inequitable' - report
Experts say more maternal immunisation data is needed to ensure accurate reporting and to monitor coverage.
School holidays: What can a family of three do for $50?
It's school holidays and with the wet weather many regions are getting, it's hard to keep the kids busy without burning a hole in your pocket. Many indoor activities come with a hefty price tag. We… Video, Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Sue Kedgley (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Guyon Espiner and panellists Nick Leggett and Sue Kedgley discuss research that aims to improve our childrens' sleeping habits, $35.5 million in unclaimed Lotto winnings and a… Audio
Parents should learn more about 'incredibly common virus' - doctors
Health professionals and families want action to prevent and test for the leading infectious cause of birth defects and permanent childhood disabilities - a virus that most of us get, but only one in…
Opinions divided on CMV testing
Mothers-to-be are being warned that the most common infectious cause of permanent disabilities in newborn children is one they're likely to have never heard of.
Campaigners want more support for CMV… Audio
Principals criticise funding change for high needs children
Principals are worried about changes to the way the Education Ministry allocates millions of dollars for children with high needs.
From next term Auckland schools will get In Class Support based on… Audio
Oranga Tamariki workers lack training, union says
The union representing Oranga Tamariki youth workers says they're being sent into challenging environments without enough training.
Public Service Association organiser, Joe McCroy, says the work is… Audio
Oranga Tamariki stands down staff amid controversies
At least 11 staff members have been stood down at Oranga Tamariki as the government agency faces mounting evidence of severe problems at its youth justice units.
Four of the staff stand-downs relate… Audio
Oranga Tamariki staff stood down over martial arts style fight between teenagers
Oranga Tamariki has stood down four staff at a youth justice centre over a martial arts style fight between two teenagers.
Monitoring Oranga Tamariki big test of new office
The head of the government agency that recently took over monitoring of Oranga Tamariki says the current time is a big test of his newly reconstituted office's capacity.
The Independent Children's… Audio