Children
Coroner to deliver findings on Lachlan Jones' death
A coroner will deliver his findings into the death of Gore pre-schooler Lachlan Jones on Friday - six years after he was found dead in a council sewage pond. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Teenager starves to death alone in emergency accommodation
The 17-year-old's parents say multiple agencies failed their child.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025
In today's episode, the Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries shows export… Audio
Report finds stark outcomes for Māori in state care system
The Independent Children's Monitor has found Māori children overrepresented in Oranga Tamariki's systems, with outcomes as they grow up painting a "paint a stark picture".
Some NZers adopted more than ten children from overseas
Government briefings show some New Zealanders have adopted more than 10 children each from overseas. Immigration reporter Gill Bonnett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Lego, Crabs, and Nanas with No Manners!
We talk to five-year-old Manu about his Lego, Alisa has the story The Sandpiper and the Crab, and nine-year-old Millie tells us what she thought of the book Nanas with No Manners. Audio
New push in Europe to curb children's social media use
France, Greece and Denmark believe there should be a ban on social media for under-15s, while Spain has suggested a ban for under-16s.
A life in the shadows for thousands of New Zealand-born children
For the undocumented, NZ-born children of overstayers, life ends when they turn 18.
New Zealand's invisible children
For the undocumented, NZ-born children of overstayers, life ends when they turn 18 Audio
Should young people have access to social media?
The push to get under-16-year-olds off social media is a cause that's united some high-powered women from all walks of life.
B416 group is parenting in action
The push to get under-16 year olds off social media is a cause that's united some high-powered women from all walks of life. Audio
What happened to Ashton?
The untold story of a vulnerable four-year-old's violent death - and why police didn't charge anyone with killing him. Audio
Paediatric palliative care funding left out of Budget
Families of dying children are crushed after yet another Budget has failed to deliver hoped-for funding for paediatric palliative care services. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Broadcaster Suzy Cato becomes Officer of the NZ Order of Merit
Suzy Cato is now an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit - she joined Nathan Rarere for a chat Audio
Suzy Cato: Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Suzy Cato needs no introduction, having been a constant presence in New Zealand kids' lives, with her calm voice and kind heart for decades. Audio
Special Guest 'Music with Michal'!
Suzy chats to Michal Bush, a.k.a. Music with Michal, about being a singer and entertainer; seven-year-old Milla plays our game Seven Questions; and the Brain-Teaser is about a flying thing. Audio
Babies for sale: New Zealanders commissioning illegal surrogacy in Thailand
Oranga Tamariki has labelled the practice "concerning trend" and says there have been five such cases in recent years.
Researchers disputing UNICEF NZ youth suicide statistics
After one of the most respected child advocacy agencies in the world ranked New Zealand the lowest out of 36 countries for youth mental health, the appalling figure was widely quoted. The report on… Audio
Prosecuting parents of truant kids pointless - Principal
Pushing to prosecute parents of chronically truant kids is a pointless exercise according to one school principal. Associate Education Minister David Seymour is leading the government charge to get… Audio
Parents who condone truancy face fines
Parents who refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy. Association Education Minister David Seymour spoke to reporter Lauren… Audio
