Children
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.
Anchors, camels and kayaks: A less traditional Christmas for Kiwi travellers
From yachts to deserts, these families are celebrating Christmas without a fixed address - proving that home, and the holiday spirit, can be found anywhere.
Why kids need Santa - and for how long?
What would the festive season of giving be like if children weren't waiting desperately to see if "he's been" on Christmas morning?
The Little Yellow Digger Saves Christmas
The story this week is The Little Yellow Digger Saves Christmas, Codi has Cool to Kōrero, and kids talk about their favourite Christmas songs. Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-laaa! 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
How to clean your kids' backpacks and lunch boxes now it's school holidays
Leaking water bottles, pen ink, the rotting juice from an old banana, school backpacks and lunch boxes can get pretty grotty.
Rise of the dumbphone: Parents look to keep kids offline
Despite the ban on cell phone use at school, some children have found work arounds. Audio
Calling all thrillseekers! Want a rollercoaster in your garden?
If the Gold Coast theme parks are a little too spendy for you right now .. and you can't face the crowds at Rainbow's End .. fear not .. an Auckland dad might have the solution for you. Bjorn Burton… Audio
What Has Four Fingers and a Thumb but Is Not Alive?
There's a 'handy' brain-teaser, kids talk about good Christmas presents for dad, and we get muddy with this week's game of What's That Sound? Audio
Children exposed to asbestos should be monitored long-term - public health experts
Researchers say regular monitoring will ensure the best chance of successfully treating cancers - which could take decades to emerge. Audio
Specialist says Family Court needs to be screened for violence
Abusive partners are getting unsupervised custody of their children prompting a family violence specialist to call for better screenings.
Day one of Australia's social media ban for under-16s
Leo Puglisi is chief anchor and managing director at 6 News Australia and he joins Emile Donovan for his thoughts. Audio
School lunch provider cleared of mouldy lunch mix up
The food safety watchdog is recommending better traceability of delivered meals and better management of left over food following an investigation into how mouldy rancid lunches were served to… Audio
When buying cheaper puts child safety in danger
Between the high cost of living and a slew of toys failing safety tests, buying Christmas presents for kids is fraught.