Children
NCEA hurdle trips up 15,000 students
Thousands did not reach critical new reading, writing and maths benchmarks last year.
Special Guest: Librarian and Author Vanessa Hatley-Owen!
Suzy talks about how to write stories with school librarian and author Vanessa Hatley-Owen; a bunch of kids chat about what they did in the holidays; and we challenge you to play our game with no… Audio
Navigating the pros and cons of school uniforms
Otago University's Dr Johanna Reidy researches the impact of school uniform design and policy on health and educational outcomes. Audio
French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
The legislation would make France the second country to take such a step following Australia's ban for under-16s in December.
Book Critic: Some recommendations for younger readers
With a week or so left of school holidays for some, it's a great chance to get kids in front of books not screens .. Catherine Ross is the Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School and joins me… Audio
Things to do in the never-ending school holidays!
It's Tuesday the 27th of January and for many of you, the school holidays are still going. Some of you might in fact be wondering if they will ever actually end. Lots of you are back in the office and… Audio
Back to school 2026: Pupils head back to class from today
Among schools opening from today will be two entirely new state schools and a number of new charter schools.
A Proud Pūtekeke, Tiny Trees, and Electric Cats!
Benji tells why he loved the book The Proud Pūteketeke, Codi teaches us how to say 'get well soon' in te reo Māori, and three kid comedians make us laugh. And laugh. And laugh. Audio
Dangerous playground levelled in South Wairarapa
A popular South Wairarapa playground has been demolished to make way for a safer facility for children of all ages.
Is screen time for children always a bad thing?
Research has linked childhood screen time with poor mental and physical health, but a digital education expert says it's not all bad. Professor Cheryl Brown directs Canterbury University's Digital… Audio
Exciting! 'The Electric Cat Detective Agency' Is Here!
This week, we start a new adventure series, The Electric Cat Detective Agency; there's a Brain-Teaser to tickle your noggin; and Tom E. Moffatt tells jokes about lip caterpillars (moustaches)! Audio
Do custody rulings really put kids first?
Some young people say their Family Court experiences reveal a system that fails to hear and protect them. Audio
The Little Yellow Digger Is Back!
Peter Gilderdale tells his Little Yellow Digger story, Nathan asks what the sun drinks out of, and the Brain-Teaser is about catching and throwing. Audio
Special Guest: Surf Lifesaver Travis!
Find out what a surf lifesaver does and how you could be one; Codi pops in to say, 'Me tākaro tātou'; and Imogen and her pet dragon Roari meet a leopard seal with a sore tooth. Audio
'Parks and Recreation' star aims to delight tough child critics with new film
The Pout-Pout Fish features an international voice cast led by Nick Offerman and Nina Oyama, who can't wait for children to see the film.
How short-form videos could be harming young minds
Short-form video apps weren't built with children in mind, but open conversations can help them understand their habits and build healthier ones.
I Buzz, and I Hum, and I Fly All Around...
There's a buzzy brain-teaser; Constable Bryan talks about tramping, hiking, and camping; and this week's Imogen & Roari story features Bluey the penguin. Audio
'Celia' the optometry bus hits the road to check Kiwi kids
A charity screening children for sight and hearing problems at schools now has a fully kitted-out optometry bus - and big plans to roll the service out for adults.
The best board games to play (and gift) this summer
Over the holiday period, the right game can make all the difference. So which board games should you try out - and which ones should you gift?
The town that opened its doors to Polish refugee children
It's been eight decades since hundreds of children found a new home in Pahīatua during WWII.
