Children
'Pure evil': Inquiry into abuse at Dilworth school spanning decades
"They are just pure evil." That's the response from some former students at Dilworth school who were victims of repetitive sexual abuse at the boarding school. An independent inquiry into abuse… Audio
TikTok fined 345 million euros over handling of children's data
TikTok has been fined for breaching privacy laws regarding the processing of children's personal data in the European Union, its lead regulator in the bloc said.
How teaching scarcity improves financial resilience
How can we teach children to be financially capable, and whose responsiblity is it? Labour has a plan to require financial literacy to be taught in schools. Mint Asset Management's David Boyle… Audio
The first social media babies have grown up - and they're angry
Earlier this week Ruby Franke, who shared parenting advice and the day to day lives of her six kids via a popular YouTube channel was charged with child abuse. It's an extreme example of the harm… Audio
Rural cop using horse-therapy to help challenging kids
A rural cop is using a unique method to reach at-risk children in the Central Otago town. Grab the Reins has been dreamed up by Senior Constable Paddy Henderson and utilises what he calls equine… Video, Audio
Parenting : language development of pre-schoolers
Speech and language therapist Christian Wright talks to Kathryn about what parents can do to stimulate pre-schoolers language development. We'll also look at how to identify when there might be delays… Audio
Watch: Youth intervention programme for recidivist offenders launched
Children's Minister Kelvin Davis is announcing the launch of a youth intervention programme at Te Mahurehure Marae at Point Chevalier in Auckland.
Education researchers warn voters over 'crisis' claims
Some education researchers are warning voters to treat with caution politicians' claims the school system is in crisis.
New Zealand children's scores in international tests have never been worse and… Audio
Future kapa haka stars on show in Northland
Almost 500 children - and at least twice that number of proud mums and dads, aunties, kaumātua and kuia - gathered in the Bay of Islands yesterday to celebrate their culture and enjoy being together.
…Secondary School skateboarding champs kick-off
The National Secondary School Skateboarding Championships are kicking off Thursday in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Held at SonSk8 park as part of the Auckland School Tournament week, it's the first time the… Audio
Kids as young as eight involved in virtual car theft rings, police say
Christchurch police fear someone could be killed as children in virtual car theft rings compete to steal as many vehicles as posible, driving them erratically and posting their near fatal antics on… Video, Audio
Guardians programme scrapped
Since 2016 the Toyota Kiwi Guardians programme has had kiwi kids scrambling up hills and through bush reserves, often following a dodgy map in search of a special plaque. Now its been shut down. Audio
Chuffed with my child chats
Today we speak to David Rough about his daughter, an architect who's travelled the world while also overcoming serious illness. Audio
Does China have the answer to screen time for children?
Two years ago, China instituted a strict three-hour-per-week limit for children playing video games. Michelle Dickinson, AKA Nanogirl asks if we should be looking to China when it comes to kids on… Audio
Six months, three kids, and 107 playgrounds reviewed and ranked
Any parent will tell you it can be a battle to get the kids off the devices and into the outdoors. But for one Wellington family, turning the outdoors into a playful challenge has become something of… Audio
Landslide threat forces popular school camp to halt overnight stays
Geotechnical findings have shown a significant risk that more heavy rain could trigger landslides, sending debris towards Fiordland's Deep Cove camp and hostel.
Free lunches seen as essential, despite uncertain future
While government-funded school lunches have only been around for a few years, for some schools, they've already become absolutely essential. But after this year's Budget, the free meals programme… Video, Audio
Kids as young as six call on MPs to do more about climate change
Children arrived at the steps of Parliament today to tell politicians how worried they are about climate change. Climate Change Minister James Shaw received notes from children as young as six calling… Audio
The Bonsai Child - is modern parenting limiting our children's potential?
The Japanese bonsai – a "perfect little tree" that thrives only with lots and lots of care – is a good metaphor for children raised to be reliant on high levels of support, says clinical psychologist… Audio
Report finds issues with how children are returned home while in state care
A new Independent Children's Monitor report has found vulnerable children are being let down by the very system that's supposed to be caring for them. The Returning Home From Care report found… Audio