Children
'Incredibly rich resource' loses govt funding
Funding for a major study following the lives of more than 6000 Kiwi children since 2009 has ended and the government is considering its future.
Episode 8
Pedro, Emma, and Megan have a triple treat of jokes, Seagull Sid by Dawn McMillan is the book Suzy reads, and Trevor asks kids where he can find the Easter Bunny. Audio
Measles found among young children in Waikato
Health officials are urging families to get vaccinated against the highly infectious disease, as two new cases emerge in Waikato.
Changes to Gloriavale response could risk gains - ministers told
Work to protect members of the Gloriavale Christian community from exploitation and abuse could lose momentum with the end of an all-of-government response, ministers have been told.
Urgent rescue plan needed for India's Gloriavale branch
The Gloriavale offshoot in India is home to Kiwi women and children. A former member of the sect says getting them out of there is urgent Audio
Mother hopes FamilyBoost rebate will help her children have more days in childcare
Mother of two Kelly Watts is hoping the Government's 'FamilyBoost' rebate will mean she can afford to have her three-year-old in kindy for longer.
Her husband works full time, while she works part… Audio
ECE sector welcomes 'FamilyBoost' rebate, questions its reach
The tax rebate for parents with kids in pre-school is being called a welcome a relief for some households but there's also a warning only a few will enjoy the full benefits.
From October, the… Audio
Fielding early childhood teacher guilty of serious misconduct
A Feilding early childhood teacher who forced food out of children's mouths, smacked them and locked them in rooms has been censured and struck off.
The Disciplinary Tribunal has found Pitter Patter… Audio
FamilyBoost rebate will be a relief says Early Childhood Council
The Early Childhood Council says the Government's FamilyBoost rebate for pre-school education will be a relief for many parents, but describes it as more of a tax cut.
From October, households… Audio
Govt taking into account new information on long covid
Time now for our weekly chat with Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Nathan Rarere asked her what the government has to offer for those who may have long covid. Audio
Episode 7
Suzy reads Carol Duffy's book Do Not Feed the Kea, you can play the game 'What's That Sound?', and eight-year-old Aston talks about friends. Audio
Children to have their say on free school lunches programme
Children are being asked whether they support the free school lunches scheme in an online poll, and with voting booths at an Auckland market this weekend.
Questions remain over agency involvement in hurt siblings' case
Oranga Tamariki will not say how long it has been involved with the family of two young siblings thought to have been deliberately injured in Lower Hutt.
'Our hearts are shattered': Baby Ru's whānau haven't heard from police in months
Five months on from the boy's death, no one has been charged and his family says the police updates have stopped coming.
'We know we can make a difference' - Pania Hetet
Te Pūkaea o Te Waiora - an iwi-led partnership based in Whakatāne - aims to reduce Oranga Tamariki uplifts by providing whānau with options and support.
Rainbow Storytime event cancelled after threats from Destiny
Rainbow storytellers, whose Rotorua library event was cancelled after threats from Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki, say kids and their parents love their performances.
Rotorua Lakes Council… Audio
Free lunch scheme has made 'huge difference' for Wainuiomata school
Parents, children and teachers are urging the government to leave funding for the free school lunch programme, Ka Ora Ka Ako, untouched.
Episode 6
It's the final, exciting episode of the space adventure Chad Awesomesauce and the Voyage to Voyager; young Maiwenn talks about a book she read called There are No Moa e Hoa... and Trevor asks kids… Audio
Funding continues for children with cancer, but others left out
Pharmac announced it will continue blanket funding for all child cancer medicines but will not extend the funding to other medicines for children.
Freebirth: Why women are choosing to birth alone
There is a global rise in women choosing to have freebirths - without medical assistance. Why is it happening? Audio