Children
Screening gap costing babies' lives
Spinal muscular atrophy is the most common genetic cause of death in New Zealand babies without treatment but it's not included in the newborn screening programme.
Doctors warn that waiting until… Audio
Jurassic World LEGO exhibit first for Tākina convention centre
The first event in Wellington's massive new convention centre, Tākina, is kicking off tonight.
And it's not one you would expect. Six million pieces of LEGO have turned into huge dinosaurs for the… Video, Audio
How much screen time should pre-schoolers be exposed to?
Many of us parents are guilty of putting on an episode of the Wiggles, maybe Bluey to entertain the kids...but how much screen time is too much in early childhood? Audio
Children's Commissioner on police pursuits
The Children's Commissioner is imploring police not to pursue young drivers.
The police commissioner, Andrew Coster, announced the change to the pursuit policy on the back of a large increase in… Audio
Teen tells of lack of mental health support despite abuse in state care
A teen who has spent the last seven years in the care of the state says the government is failing to address the mental health of young vulnerable people. Audio
Not enough youth and child psychologists to meet growing demand, experts warn
The huge demand for youth services is causing long waits for patients, with some practices even being forced to turn new clients away, says the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists.
Concerns new online store targeting children with freebies
There are concerns an online mega store is targetting children with freebies, like crocs and electronics, but is the real price valuable personal data?
The e-commerce site Temu launched last year… Video, Audio
Wood wide web
Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at the wood wide web. Audio
Greens say benefit sanctions on people with children mainly used on women and Māori
The Green Party is concerned a policy that imposes sanctions on beneficiaries with outstanding arrest warrants is further widening the inequality gap.
20 hours of 'free' early childhood care meets stark opposition
Plans to extend 20 hours of free early childhood care to two-year-olds has been met with stark opposition by the early childhood sector.
A coalition of groups says the policy is unworkable and could… Audio
Is it time to fix NZ's Sentencing Act?
Analysis - A 25-year old sex offender was given a discount on his sentence due to his age. But Debra Wilson questions whether 25 really is too young to understand the gravity of sexual assault?
Bullying
Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at bullying. Audio
Budget 2023: Targeted support welcomed but projects need securing 'for long-term' - agencies
Social support agencies welcomed practical and targeted funding in the Budget they believe will help some children and families, but say short-term funding to some projects leaves initiatives facing… Audio
Mother welcomes boost to childcare in Budget
Napier mother, Anna Catley has three children under three and she's welcomed the Budget's big boost to funding for early childhood education. Last year, Anna garnered a huge response to a Tik Tok post… Audio
Why $133 per week back for childcare is 'chump change' for families
Opinion - The expansion of the childcare 20-hour free subsidy to two year olds looks great on paper for the budget, but it is unlikely to be the relief families are looking for, Brigitte Morten writes…
Budget 2023: Funds for tertiary and schools, early childhood a big winner
Early childhood had the biggest boosts in the education section of today's Budget.
NZ's most at-risk children suffering preventable diseases - Cure Kids report
New Zealand's most deprived children are suffering the most from preventable diseases.
That's according to the third report on the State of Child Health by research charity Cure Kids, released today.
…Ruakaka reacts to murder charges over two childrens' deaths
A woman is due to appear in Whangārei district court today charged with murdering two children in the Northland town of Ruakākā. The children were found dead at a property on Peter Snell Drive… Audio
'We can achieve wonderful things' - Reducing child poverty for Māori whānau
A whānau-centered programme has had a positive effect in reducing child poverty among Māori, according to two reports.
Art workshops helping young people grieve
It's Mother's day on Sunday, which for many is a lovely day to celebrate and for others a day that brings up grief. Artist and photographer Deborah Smith has been running art workshops for bereaved… Audio
