Children
Young Kiwis want sex ed started earlier, survey shows
A new survey shows young New Zealanders want more time devoted to relationship and sexuality education, and for it to begin at a younger age. Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa chief executive Jackie Edmond… Audio
Here Now: Home based early childhood
As home-based early childcare picks up in popularity, Barnados-employed mother and daughter duo Iman and Hanin Taqieh speak about how it helped change their lives as new mums. Making shifts in their… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29th September 2025
In today's episode, two decades of Australian child vaccination rates increasing came to an end following the Covic 19 pandemic, according to a report published in the Australian and New Zealand… Audio
The book helping our kids see the extraordinary in the ordinary
Author and illustrator Giselle Clarkson has a new book to share. Giselle's first book 'The Observologist' has been a huge international success, translated into 10 languages and the recipient of… Audio
What's Brown and Sticky?
Jokes, jokes, jokes, Suzy reads a story, and kids talk about their favourite toys. Audio
Primary students cover Split Enz album for 50th anniversary
A group of primary students from Hamilton East School has recorded an album that is about to be pressed on vinyl and sold in record stores. The album is a cover of Split Enz debut album, Mental Notes… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
Is paracetamol safe? What New Zealand says about Trump's claims
Explainer - Donald Trump claims paracetamol causes autism, while the US has also made cuts to vaccine access and research. What could it all mean for NZ? Audio
Government passes adoption bill under urgency
Parliament changed New Zealand's adoption laws this week. The bill was revealed at the last minute, and thanks to urgency and unanimous support completed within a day.
Continued delays in children’s dental care
The New Zealand Dental Association says that while there is a decrease in the number of children who are overdue for their annual check-up, the numbers are still far higher than before covid. Audio
Should our politicians consider future generations?
A group has laid out its vision for how public bodies should take long-term impacts and future wellbeing into account. Audio
Talk Like a Pirate, Catch a Wave, and Wears-a-Tutu Grandad!
Talk Like a Pirate day is this week, so kids tell us what they know about pirates; Suzy reads the story Daisy McRae and the Wave of the Day; and Ynez tells us about a cool grandpa book. Audio
Outdoor education up a creek without a paddle - AMMENDED
An overhaul of the secondary education curriculum will likely see outdoor education become a vocational subject, and critics say the change risks loss to New Zealand's identity and industry Audio
Outdoor education up a creek without a paddle
An overhaul of the secondary education curriculum will likely see outdoor education become a vocational subject, and critics say the change risks loss to New Zealand's identity and industry Audio
Tom Phillips: The man who vanished
The Detail talks to reporter Tony Wall, who's covered the saga of the fugitive father and his children for nearly four years.
The confused and chaotic legacy of Tom Phillips
The Detail talks to reporter Tony Wall, who's covered the saga of the fugitive father and his children for nearly four years Audio
Police reveal first images of Phillips' makeshift campsite
Tom Phillips may be dead, but police say there is a long investigation ahead. Questions remain over the children's future, while the police are now searching for any accomplices who might have helped… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 September 2025
In today's episode, the police say one of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' children gave crucial information which helped officers find their two missing siblings on Monday afternoon; A new political… Audio
How author school visits can boost kids' reading and writing
New research has found bringing authors into New Zealand schools can bolster children's enthusiasm for reading and writing. Audio
Tom Phillips' children in Oranga Tamariki care after nearly four years on the run
Tom Phillips' children are in the care of Oranga Tamariki after nearly four years on the run with their fugitive father. Child psychologist Dr Sarah Watson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio