Children
OT: Expert warns against stripping Children's Commissioner role
An advocacy group is urging the Government to slow down on progressing new Oranga Tamariki legislation - calling it a rushed patch job.
The bill - which would introduce an independent monitor -… Audio
Advocacy group urges Government to slow down on new OT laws
An advocacy group is urging the Government to slow down on progressing new Oranga Tamariki legislation - calling it a rushed patch job.
The bill - which would introduce an independent monitor -… Audio
Covid-19: children's vax like an 'insurance policy' says paediatrician
A paediatrician says the children's Covid-19 vaccine is akin to an "insurance policy" - protection against the low-risk of severe Covid.
Thousands of 5 to 11 year olds turned out yesterday to have… Audio
Medical practice starts child Covid-19 vaccine roll-out with family
A general practice in Blenheim has started its child vaccine roll-out with its own whānau, while the region's walk-in clinic has also seen an influx of children getting their Covid-19 jab.
More details on preparation for Omicron to be shared soon
The government would look to move into a red traffic light setting if Omicron was spreading in the community, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Covid-19: Pharmacies waiting for approval to vaccinate children
Almost half a million children aged from 5 to 11 can now get their Covid vaccine, with bookings available and walk-ins accepted from today.
But some pharmacies won't be able to administer the jabs… Audio
Covid-19: How to encourage children to get the jab
From today, children between 5 to 11 years old are eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine.
We know there can be some anxiety around getting vaccinated - and needles.
So Sarah Robson asked Michelle… Audio
Covid-19: Officials confidence children vax demand will be met
Doctors and nurses are stocked up, schooled-up and bracing for an influx as close to half a million primary school children get ready for a special paediatric dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
From today… Audio
Children's Covid-19 vaccine rollout begins
Doctors and nurses are stocked up, schooled-up and bracing for an influx as close to half a million primary school children get ready for a special paediatric dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
From today… Audio
Covid-19 vaccination for children: What you need to know
Explainer - With the roll out of Pfizer's paediatric Covid-19 vaccine for children beginning next week, RNZ helps parents and caregivers answer some of the basic questions they might have.
Covid: Study warns children can fall seriously ill from virus
Covid-19 isn't just a "mild infection" for our tamariki, according to a new international study on children who caught the virus. The study followed children from ten countries, including New Zealand… Audio
Why Elmo's feud with a pet rock went viral
Co-founder of Muppet Wiki, Scott Hanson joins Jesse to talk about the long-standing feud between Elmo and Rocco on Sesame Street and which Muppet he thinks should go viral next. Audio
Most popular baby names of 2021 revealed
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has released the most popular baby names of 2021, with Charlotte and Oliver coming out on top.
Charity raising funds to replace 'dark, broken' mental health facility
More than $300,000 has been raised in six weeks to help build a new youth mental health outpatient facility in Ōtautahi.
Wait for children requiring treatment 'abuse' - dentist
A Taranaki dentist has warned that wait times for children requiring dental treatment under general anaesthetic are tantamount to child abuse.
Dr Mary Anne Costelloe says about 100 children in the… Audio
Man's $90,000 bequest will fund bike park
Otatara man Derek Gostelow left the money to the Invercargill City Council to help fund community projects.
End in sight for teacher on seven-day marathon odyssey
West Auckland primary teacher Harrison Sanders has just set off on his seventh marathon in seven days (a total distance of 295.4 kilometres) to raise money for children who are doing it tough this… Audio
Tasmanian town in shock after death of five children in accident
An unthinkable tragedy. Tasmania's community of Devonport is shaken and in mourning after five children died after falling from a bouncy castle that was swept into the air by a gust of wind.
The… Audio
New Plymouth kindergarten identified as Covid-19 exposure event
A kindergarten has been identified as a Covid-19 exposure location involving an as yet unlinked case in New Plymouth.
Māori paediatricians want to protect vulnerable whanau
Māori paediatricians want to ensure the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines for 5-to-11 year olds helps protect vulnerable whānau.
Medsafe has granted provisional approval for the Pfizer vaccine to be given… Audio
