Youth
Godzone Adventure race begins in Marlborough: 615km in 8 days
The Godzone race kicks off today somewhere in Marlborough, Molly Spark is one of the competitors, and she's fizzing. Audio
Heart Kids charity goes to police over fundraising scam
It's an incredibly disappointing situation, Heart Kids says. Audio
The Kiwi swimmer gunning for gold and world records
"I want to do big things," says Joshua Willmer, one of New Zealand's young paralympic stars, as he prepares to defend his Commonwealth title.
Lessons from boot camp trial, OT says, but documents show history repeatin
Documents seen by RNZ show many of the lessons Oranga Tamariki says it learnt a lot from the coalition's boot camp trial were identifed more than a decade ago and shared with the programme designers.
Puberty blockers ban: Politicians overriding doctors sets dangerous precedent
Analysis: The government's ban on puberty blockers for gender-affirming care prioritises politics and ideology over decades of expert clinical guidance and patient safety evidence. Audio
Students struggling to get by as summer jobs dry up
Flipping burgers, stacking shelves and folding clothes, the work that students used to dread, is now becoming a pipe dream for many. Students are applying for record numbers of jobs but there just… Audio
Government move to halt prescriptions for puberty blockers
A move to protect children or state sanctioned harm? The government's upcoming halt on new prescriptions for puberty blockers has provoked strong feelings on both sides of the debate: supporters say… Audio
Government blocks puberty blockers for new patients
The coalition government has announced a ban on new patients accessing gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues - also known as puberty blockers - from next month. Professional Association for… Audio
Research highlights social media addiction issues in teens
We've long been warned about the dangers social media poses for teens - now new data shows many are displaying addictive behaviour. Research lead-author Dr Samantha Mars spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland Council opens kids play sand drop-off centre
Auckland Council has opened up a drop-off site for kids' coloured play sand, over a nationwide recall. Morecroft Asbestos Removal's Jason Catterall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Educators push for more restrictions on social media for teens
Banning mobile phones in school has led to improved learning and behaviour - and the Education Review Office says social media should be next. Ruth Shinoda, Head of ERO's Education Evaluation Centre… Audio
Students more focused following phone ban - survey
Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools. Albany Senior High School principal Claire Amos spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Study finds socioeconomic gaps in diets of young Kiwis
A new study of more than 4000 12-year-olds shows big ethnic and socioeconomic gaps in the quality of food young New Zealanders eat. One of the study's authors, Professor Clare Wall spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Find out about an award-winning community project in Taranaki.
A Taranaki programme which provides training and pathways into work has won an environmental award. Tupu a Nuku is delivered by local iwi Ngati Maru and helps rangatahi develop conservation skills… Audio
Testing continues following asbestos sand contamination
Testing coloured play sand for asbestos contamination is set to continue, with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment expecting to have results in a few days. Laura Gemmell from Eco… Audio
How Kiwi kids are becoming the new face of 'adult' diabetes
Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'juvenile diabetes', and Type 2 affected adults. But that's no longer the case, and the number of kids with Type 2 in New Zealand is rising.
How Kiwi kids are becoming the new face of 'adult' diabetes
Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'juvenile diabetes', and type 2 affected adults. But that's no longer the case, and the number of kids with type 2 in New Zealand is rising. Audio
The Etymology Nerd: How language shapes us
Language is evolving under the influence of internet slang, algorithms and influencer culture but what does that mean for the future of communication? Audio
How kids' TV consumption has changed in 10 years
Senior writer and head of audience at The Spinoff Anna Rawhiti-Connell joins Emile to talk about NZ On Air’s latest research on children’s media use - the third iteration of the study. Anna and Emile… Audio
PM plans bill to restrict social media use for under 16s
The Prime Minister plans to introduce a bill to restrict social media use for under 16s before next year's election. Cecilia Robinson, the co-chair of B416 spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
