Best of Storytime RNZ
The latest and greatest children's stories and songs from New Zealand. Ngā pūrākau me ngā waiata nā Aotearoa.
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Nobody Knows Where No Go Goes - by David Somerset
17 Sep 2022Told by Davina Whitehouse.
No-Go is a big fluffy tortoiseshell cat who lives at Te Apiti station, but nobody really knows where No-Go goes.
For Kids. Audio
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The Journey – by Robin Nathan
10 Sep 2022Told by Grant Tilly.
Godwits in Alaska prepare to migrate to Aotearoa, New Zealand for the winter.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
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The Duck in the Gun – by Joy Cowley
3 Sep 2022Told by Ginette McDonald.
A duck pauses a war after finding residence in a gun. What will the general do?
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
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Special Deal – by David Hill
27 Aug 2022Told by Jean Sergent.
Meg is sick of being ordinary, instead she decides she wants to be... special.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
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Here Be Dragons – by David Somerset
20 Aug 2022Told by Bronwyn Bradley.
Jenny searches for dragons at the new local library. A story set in 1911, at the first library in Charleston on the West Coast.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
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Parent Help – by Anna Kenna
13 Aug 2022Told by Tai Berdinner-Blades.
Laura doesn't believe her Mum when she says she'll come to school with her to keep her company -- but to her utter embarrassment, she does!
For Kids.
Produced by… Read more Audio
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The Return – by David Hill
6 Aug 2022Told by Paul Waggott.
While fighting overseas in the Boer War, Harry’s favourite horse goes missing. He wonders what has happened to Blaze, and if anyone knows where the horse might be.
For Kids.
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The City of Blazes – by David Somerset
30 Jul 2022Told by Peter Vere Jones.
When Palmerston North has a series of fires, the local volunteers come to the rescue – sort of. A story set in Aotearoa in 1910.
For Kids. Audio
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The Three Cattle Dogs Gruff - by Chris Gurney
23 Jul 2022Told by Francesca Emms.
A humorous retelling of the traditional Norwegian story of the three billy goats Gruff, with a Kiwi twist.For Kids and Little Kids. Audio
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Quaky Cat Helps Out - by Diana Noonan & Gavin Bishop
16 Jul 2022Told by Francesca Emms.
Quaky Cat returns to help rebuild the city of Christchurch by helping his homeless cat-friends and taking them in.
For Kids and Little Kids. Audio
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Brothers of the Lake – by Lucy Twigg
9 Jul 2022Told by Jamie McCaskill.
A retelling of the legend of how Wellington Harbour was created.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
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The Teddy Bear’s Promise – by Diana Noonan
2 Jul 2022Told by Bruce Phillips.
When Dad discovers a mysterious, dusty box in Gran’s attic, and brings it home to Max it becomes apparent that the box contains a special treasure, one that only Max can… Read more Audio
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Marmaduke Duck on the Wide Blue Seas – by Juliette MacIver
25 Jun 2022Told by Brian Sergent.
When Marmaduke Duck trades sweet shop life for adventure on the wide blue seas, he gets more than he bargained for!
For Kids and Little Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
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Release the Beast - by Romy Sai Zunde
18 Jun 2022Told by Jamie McCaskill.
A child responds to controlling adults by unleashing his imaginary beast.
For Kids and Little Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
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Blackie the Fisher-Cat – by Jay Pereira
11 Jun 2022Told by Madeline McNamara.
The story of an unexpected friendship between an adventurous cat and a grandfather who loves to fish.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
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Aunt Mog and the Mixing Bowl - by Barbara Else
28 May 2022Told by Dame Patricia Evison
When Aunt Mog asks Sarah to help her bake a cake, she's not so keen. But when the neighbourhood cat asks the same question, Sarah's curiosity takes hold.
For Kids
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Knightly News Part 3 - by Anna Kenna
21 May 2022Told by Kelson Henderson.
After two disaster film shoots, Scott decides to give up on his dreams of becoming a camera operator--but something unexpected happens on his way to sell his camera.
For… Read more Audio
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Og and the Beetles - by Barbara Else
16 May 2022Told by Dame Patricia Evison
Aunt Og believes her kitchen has been infested by some kind of buzzing beetle, but when Sarah investigates she finds something unexpected.
For Kids
Produced by Prue… Read more Audio
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Knightly News Part 2 - by Anna Kenna
14 May 2022Told by Kelson Henderson.
Scott isn't that excited to film the local ballet performance until he realises that his friend Lisa is in the performance. Unfortunately, there's something up with the… Read more Audio
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Knightly News Part 1 - by Anna Kenna
7 May 2022Told by Kelson Henderson.
Scott Knight has always wanted to be a camera operator and his local news bulletin--Knightly News--goes down well with his neighbours, but disaster strikes when he helps… Read more Audio
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Ms Beasley Part 4 - by Barbara Else
30 Apr 2022Told by Catherine Downes.
When the New Zealand Army find out about Dippy the Diplodicus, Ms Beasley has a new sticky situation to solve.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
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Ms Beasley Part 3 - by Barbara Else
23 Apr 2022Told by Catherine Downes.
This week, Ms Beasley has to solve the mystery of Dippy the Diplodicus' collywobbles.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
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Ms Beasley Part 2 - by Barbara Else
16 Apr 2022Told by Catherine Downes.
Ms Beasley has to solve an even bigger problem then the school's new dinosaur - wrangling the teachers!
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
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Ms Beasley Part 1 - by Barbara Else
9 Apr 2022Told by Catherine Downes.
Ms Beasley gets a call to solve a sticky situation - how to get rid of the dinosaur at Koraka School.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein. Audio
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Marama the Wētā - by Shannon Williams
8 Nov 2021Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
This week fleaBITE travels to Hastings, New Zealand to interview Marama the Wētā. Marama plays the baritone saxophone cos it’s got a mellow night-time vibe…… Read more Audio
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Simon the Cicada - by Shannon Williams
8 Nov 2021Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
This week fleaBITE travels to Wellington, New Zealand to interview Simon the Cicada whose family has been in the music business for around 11 million years!
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Camilla the Cranefly - by Shannon Williams
8 Nov 2021Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Camilla the Crane Fly (from Christchurch, New Zealand) is a classy lady and a talented harp player.
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
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Walter the Wasp - by Shannon Williams
8 Nov 2021Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Walter the Wasp (from Levin, New Zealand) is a punk rocker who upsets the neighbours with his loud electric guitar.
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced… Read more Audio
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Maggie the Mite - by Shannon Williams
8 Nov 2021Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Maggie the Mite (from Sanson, New Zealand) plays a ukulele that can only be seen with a microscope.
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
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Marco the Monarch Butterfly - by Shannon Williams
8 Nov 2021Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Beautiful Marco the Monarch Butterfly (from Foxton, New Zealand) showcases the joyful sound of the Cuban guitar (or tres).
For Kids and Little Kids
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