Youth
Parents of suicide victim call for better information sharing
The parents of a 13-year-old who died by suspected suicide after contacting multiple helplines are pleading for better information sharing by crisis services. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Services prepare for summer surge in teen drinking
Community volunteers and emergency services are bracing for a surge of young partygoers as New Year hotspots fill up across the country. Harm-reduction group Red Frogs' National Media Liaison, Shannon… Audio
Starship kids light up Sky Tower for Christmas
Children at Auckland's Starship Hospital have been given a rare chance to light up one of the city's most recognisable landmarks, the Sky Tower. Starship Foundation CEO Jo Simon spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Coroner finds barriers to youth suicide prevention in Northland
A coroner has found there are ongoing and wide-ranging barriers for young people accessing suicide prevention services in Northland in the wake of a tragic suicide cluster. Amy Williams reports. A… Audio
Wānaka braces for influx of teenage partygoers on New Year's Eve
Police, paramedics and volunteers are concerned about the number of unsupervised young people who arrive with alcohol.
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Invercargill is getting creative in finding ways to encourage rangatahi to get… Audio
The trainer turning animal tricks into teen confidence
Chickens play football and sheep wave their hooves at Bex Tasker's place. She used to be a dog handler with customs and now uses her expertise in animal training and positive reinforcement methods to… Audio
One in eight teens report unwanted sexual experiences - study
The survey found sexual violence rates were highest against Māori and Pacific teens, gender-diverse youth, and those in the poorest schools.
New "Dear Children" urgent advocacy campaign launched
The Children's Commissioner has launched what she's calling an urgent advocacy campaign to prevent children being neglected, abused and killed. Dr Claire Achmad spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Kid beekeeper building business one honey jar at a time
Aidan Thompson is a bee-keeper, and he's only 11.. Ke-xin Li has the story Audio
Terror under the tree - the toys that can kill
Between the high cost of living and a slew of toys failing safety tests, buying Christmas presents for kids is fraught. Audio
What to know about Australia's social media ban, which starts today
After more than a year of planning and global scrutiny, the ban is finally a reality for millions across the ditch.
Select committee debate descends into name calling amongst MPs
An MP was accused of being a bully and a jerk - and another an actor - during a select committee debate over school lunches. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Students, Style and Sustainability
Te Oraka is a secondhand shop and social enterprise run by students, for students and it operates a circular economy where all profits are fed back into the business. Katy Gosset visits the thriving… Audio
The Panel with Tim Batt and Aimie Hines, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Tim Batt and Aimie Hines. First up, rates caps are here. From 2027, councils won't be able to increase rates by more than 4 percent per… Audio
Youth homelessness on the rise
Young people are living on the streets and sleeping in cars, and an Auckland support service says it's getting worse. Kick Back has put out its first State of the Street report and says it's an SOS to… Audio
Youth homelessness increasing in New Zealand
Youth homelessness is increasing in New Zealand, particularly in Auckland, according to a new report from Youth Development organisation Kick Back. Aaron Hendry spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Young ballet star heading for Switzerland's Prix de Lausanne
A rising Christchurch ballet star is poised to take another big leap in her career, after being selected as a candidate for Switzerland's prestigious Prix de Lausanne. RNZs Jean Edwards reports. Audio
Vaping rates drop for Year 10 students
A survey of more than 30,000 year-10 students has found vaping rates have dropped from a peak in 2022. Emeritus Professor Robert Beaglehole spoke to ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Jonathan Drori: The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of
Jonathan Drori's new book for young readers highlights the crucial - and sometimes surprising - roles of plants throughout history. Audio
