Children
NZ children of Asian parents risk losing heritage - report
Asia experts are warning that thousands of preschoolers growing up speaking Asian languages need more support to ensure their valuable skills are not lost. A new report from the Asia New Zealand… Audio
Driving stolen cars like life doesn't matter
Morrocco Tai was just 15 when he died last month after crashing a stolen car during a police pursuit. Why was he so reckless? John Campbell talks to his mum, Jo-Ann Stevens. Video, Audio
Insight: Sweden's Child Migrant Mystery
For 20 years, Swedish doctors have been treating asylum seeking children who fall into an unresponsive state.The BBC's Linda Pressly asks why it happens and what can bring these children back to…
Poverty portfolio 'gives children a voice'
Children's advocates are excited to see the new government's plans to reduce child poverty but question how quickly things can improve.
NZ priest's secret children to come out of hiding
The secret children of a Catholic priest in New Zealand are about to reveal their identity to their local bishop.
Alcohol in supermarkets targets kids
Kiwi kids are hit with alcohol messaging nearly every time they go to the supermarket. New research has found children are exposed to marketing for beer and wine 85 per cent of trips to the grocery… Audio
Insight: Road to recovery - the Kaikōura quake
Nearly a year after the Kaikōura quake, Maja Burry has toured around North Canterbury as the lambing season gets underway and the tourist season cranks up, to see how the region is rebuilding. Audio
Boy with a toy stuck in his throat honks
Boy with a toy horn stuck in his throat honks when he tries to speak. Audio
Funeral service for unidentified Mangere baby to be held today
A funeral service is being held today for a baby found dead in an Auckland park last year, with organisers hopeful the service will raise awareness around issues faced by some pregnant women.
Does movie violence influence kids?
Violence in movies and on TV has long been seen as a bad influence on children. To combat that we have warnings and ratings to give parents a heads up when guns or fighting is about to be shown. That… Audio
Great Ideas - Part 7: 'You have to actually climb trees'
In the first episode of Great Ideas season 2, Megan Whelan discusses the future of leisure with three experts from AUT. Once the robots have taken all of our jobs, what will we do with all that time?
…Oranga Tamariki needed extra $22m to set up
The government underestimated the cost of setting up its flagship agency for at-risk children by tens of millions.
Ministry acknowledges inadequate placement for vulnerable girl
The ministry criticised by a judge over its treatment of a young girl who complained of sexual assault has acknowledged a family home was not the best placement for her.
Foster parent shortage leading to placement problems
Children are being placed with unsuitable families because of a shortage of foster parents, the Ministry for Vulnerable Children has admitted.
Minor parties wade into child poverty debate
The setting of a child poverty reduction target by the National Party leader - out of the blue - has been met with some surprise, but also plenty of support.
Ben Hurley: I can feel your anger
Comedian Ben Hurley reminisces about Star Wars, Lego, a rundown flat and why being funny isn't about being the class clown. Audio
Are we over-punishing our kids?
Rewards and punishments don't work, so adults and kids need to work together to solve behavioural problems, says psychologist Ross Greene. Audio
Selwyn council trials 'smart' playground
Rolleston in Canterbury now has an augmented reality playground.
1089 Northland students need psychological help, principals say
Northland principals say their students are dealing with murder, drugs, alcohol, and poverty at home and bringing their problems to school. Audio
Social workers quit ahead of Oranga Tamariki launch
Child, Youth and Family had an exodus of senior social workers in the months leading up to the launch of its replacement Oranga Tamariki, documents show.
