Children
Funding for vulnerable school kids won't scratch surface - principal
Extra funding being introduced to help vulnerable children in schools will not even scratch the surface of their needs, a Northland principal says.
NZ faces major primary teacher shortage
Auckland schools are struggling to replace older teachers as they leave, with New Zealand facing a 3000-teacher shortfall within 15 years, warns a senior Massey University tutor. Audio
Elderly pay when cyclists use footpaths - advocate
Dr Ben Rossiter from Victoria Walks presents a pedestrians perspective on the campaign to change the law to allow children and those aged over 65 to ride their bikes on our footpaths. Can walkers and… Audio
Nothing but the truth: can children be reliable eyewitnesses
Psychologist Deirdre Brown has been researching whether children are reliable eyewitnesses. Audio
Nothing but the truth: can children be reliable eyewitnesses
Psychologist Deirdre Brown has been researching whether children are reliable eyewitnesses.
AudioDo you have an all-or-nothing kid?
Christchurch psychologist Mike McKinney tells Kathryn Ryan it's often helpful for parents to look at their own motivations and expectations. Audio
Legal commentator Simon Jefferson
Simon discusses the state of Family Law in New Zealand. Audio
Mother continues push to make cycling on footpath legal for kids
A Lower Hutt mother and cycling enthusiast is a step closer to getting a law change allowing people - especially children - to ride on the footpath. Kathryn Ryan speaks to Jo Clendon who successfully… Audio
Grape Focaccia Bread
Recipe by Anna Bordignon
From Nine To Noon on Monday 26 September 2016
Insight: The Family Court on Trial
Catherine Hutton looks at the Family Court and talks to some who say recent changes to improve it are actually causing delays, distress and heartache. Audio
Dogs help kids bone up on reading
A programme to encourage children to read has been unleashed in Waikato libraries, with an appreciative canine audience.
UN challenges NZ on child poverty
A United Nations committee has challenged the government about the discrimination faced by New Zealand children who are homeless or live in poverty.
How to make your kids smart: play with them!
Kathryn Ryan talks to parenting commentator Nathan Mikaere Wallis, founder of X-Factor Education. He says creativity plays a crucial role in developing intelligence and has tips for parents. Audio
Grandparents struggle to cope with children in their care
A new survey show grandparents are struggling to make ends meet as they care for vulnerable grandchildren. Audio
Havelock North children afraid to drink tap water
Children in Havelock North refuse to drink the tap water despite being told it's safe. Many call it "sick water" and in some cases prefer to drink water out of a box. Video, Audio
Minimalist parenting. Less stuff. Less stress. More fun
Why should having children come with a long list of expensive gear and piles of new clothes? Kathryn Ryan talks to Rachel Jonat about simple parenting and living a minimalist-ish life with three young… Audio
Epilepsy: Ava's story
Six year old Ava has just found out she's got epilepsy. Simon Morton speaks to Ava and her mother Amelia about what the diagnosis means for them. Audio
Anne Tolley stands behind name of new children's ministry
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says Vulnerable Children the appropriate name for new ministry. She says it's a ministry that ia aiming to give the vulnerable the best chance at a great life. Audio
Govt confirms new Ministry for Vulnerable Children
A new Ministry for Vulnerable Children will be set up from April next year, the government has confirmed.
Leonard Marcus: children's literature history
Kim Hill talks to renowned historian, critic, and exhibition curator Leonard Marcus, one of the children's book world's liveliest writers and speakers. His books about children's literature and its… Audio
