Children
How many kids have to die from window blind cords, mum asks
Three-year-old Tilly was found by her then-five-year-old sister. Her mother wants to know when the law is changing. Audio
Dinosaurs, Doctors and School Road Patrol
We hear from a School Road Patrol member, find out what doctors do, and play new music from Marshmellow & Kath Bee. Plus, jokes, jokes, and more jokes! Audio
'Unspeakable cruelty and deliberate evil': The death of Malachi Subecz
Everything possible went wrong for 5-year-old in the last six months of his life, as he was tortured, and no one noticed. Audio
Do teens need to learn to type for online exams?
Should primary and intermediate schools teach children to type so they are ready for online exams at high school? Audio
'The Grinny Granny Donkey' Gets Reviewed
Nethraa talks about The Grinny Granny Donkey book by Craig Smith, there are more clues and evidence in our series The Electric Cat Detective Agency, and Codi brings the love to Cool to Korero. Audio
Can NZ set its own path with laws against online harm?
Comment - Online harm, including exposure to illegal material, sexualised deepfakes, harassment and bullying, is a pressing problem. NZ can now cautiously follow laws introduced overseas, or develop…
Family Court grants adoption in overseas surrogacy case amid 'uncomfortable facts'
The judge said the child's welfare outweighed concerns about misleading a foreign fertility clinic.
Ngā Tohu o te Taiao / The Signs of Nature
Curated specially for our tamariki, this concert is a journey into the wonders of the natural world and includes a musical retelling of the Māori creation story.
Hosted by Chris Lam Sam and Marcus… Video, Audio
The Gubyllub
The Gubyllub follows the story of a young girl named Rose, who witnesses bullying behaviour at school. Recognising the behaviour, she recounts her experience of once having 'The Bullybug,' the bug… Audio
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
