Youth
Myopia on the rise in Kiwi children
Optometrist Arshad Hoosen joins Anna Thomas to explain some of the causes of myopia, or short-sightedness. Audio
Christchurch community pool rebuild greenlit
A new community pool is to be built in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans, 18 years after the previous one was demolished.
Drug testing and wet tents as Rhythm and Vines festival kicks off
Record rain hasn't dampened the spirits of thousands of festival goers, and Drug Foundation staff say they're "slammed" by the numbers they're testing.
Is Ashburton boring? Teenagers take on mayor and council
A group of school pupils suggested there was nothing to do for young people in Ashburton during a Youth Forum presentation to the mayor and councillors earlier this year.
Christchurch teenager wins Prime Minister's Space Prize
A Christchurch teenager's project to improve tracking methane from space has won him the Prime Minister's Space Prize. Year 12 student Cairo Akehurst spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Kindergartens Aotearoa on ECE regulations review
A review of early childhood regulations says poor compliance in the sector is putting children at risk of harm. Amanda Coulston from Kindergartens Aotearoa spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Programme aims to save students from problem gambling
A new programme aims to save secondary school students from picking up problem gambling habits from video games. Problem Gambling Foundation director of advocacy and public health Andrée Froude spoke… Audio
Youth organisations send open letter to govt
More than 20 youth organisations have sent an open letter to the government opposing the Oranga Tamariki - Responding to Serious Youth Offending Amendment Bill. Youth charity KickBack founder Aaron… Audio
Christmas stress results in busy Youthline
Youthline is preparing for a busy summer helping us with summer stresses - Nathan talked with Liz Hosking-Clement Audio
The Panel with Georgina Stylianou & Mike Williams ( Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Georgina Stylianou & Mike Williams. The trio discuss an open letter calling for an end to the bootcamp legislation and our lack of… Audio
Sexual health educators call for change of sex ed approach
Sexual health educators say the current lessons are outdated and need a national approach - not clouded by what local communities or parents think is appropriate. Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa's director… Audio
Do Gen-Z think books are a waste of time?
For a recent article in The Atlantic, assistant editor, Rose Horowitch spoke to over thirty professors at several colleges throughout the US and uncovered an alarming phenomenon: many students are… Audio
Youths missing from bootcamp found amid alleged carjacking
The teens had been missing for days after absconding during a tangi and work placement.
The Panel with Simon Wilson and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Wilson and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet to discuss one retailer's unique approach to Black Friday and the rising reliance first-home… Audio
80 percent of 18-year-old prisoners have gang affiliation
Prisons are the biggest recruitment centres for gangs, and more needs to be done to protect young people behind bars, lawyer says.
NZ scores in international maths test improve
New Zealand's scores in the Trends in International Maths and Science Study have improved and it's thanks to boys. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Evidence found of inhumane treatment of disabled children
One child was held in seclusion for 62 days. Audio
Ronald McDonald House struggling to support whanau
Ronald McDonald House has seen its busiest every year, Chieff Executive Wayne Howett told Nathan Rarere how they're gearing up for the holiday period. Audio
Govt to launch Smokefree 2025 action plan
The government will be launching its Getting to Smokefree 2025 action plan on Wednesday. Vape-Free Kids NZ co-founder Charyl Robinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Westpac warns of 'spending hangover' from Black Friday
Westpac is warning younger New Zealanders they're more likely to end up with a "spending hangover" if they don't shop wisely in Black Friday weekend sales. Westpac's financial wellbeing programme… Audio
