Youth
Research highlights social media addiction issues in teens
We've long been warned about the dangers social media poses for teens - now new data shows many are displaying addictive behaviour. Research lead-author Dr Samantha Mars spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland Council opens kids play sand drop-off centre
Auckland Council has opened up a drop-off site for kids' coloured play sand, over a nationwide recall. Morecroft Asbestos Removal's Jason Catterall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Educators push for more restrictions on social media for teens
Banning mobile phones in school has led to improved learning and behaviour - and the Education Review Office says social media should be next. Ruth Shinoda, Head of ERO's Education Evaluation Centre… Audio
Students more focused following phone ban - survey
Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools. Albany Senior High School principal Claire Amos spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Study finds socioeconomic gaps in diets of young Kiwis
A new study of more than 4000 12-year-olds shows big ethnic and socioeconomic gaps in the quality of food young New Zealanders eat. One of the study's authors, Professor Clare Wall spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Find out about an award-winning community project in Taranaki.
A Taranaki programme which provides training and pathways into work has won an environmental award. Tupu a Nuku is delivered by local iwi Ngati Maru and helps rangatahi develop conservation skills… Audio
Testing continues following asbestos sand contamination
Testing coloured play sand for asbestos contamination is set to continue, with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment expecting to have results in a few days. Laura Gemmell from Eco… Audio
How Kiwi kids are becoming the new face of 'adult' diabetes
Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'juvenile diabetes', and Type 2 affected adults. But that's no longer the case, and the number of kids with Type 2 in New Zealand is rising.
How Kiwi kids are becoming the new face of 'adult' diabetes
Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'juvenile diabetes', and type 2 affected adults. But that's no longer the case, and the number of kids with type 2 in New Zealand is rising. Audio
The Etymology Nerd: How language shapes us
Language is evolving under the influence of internet slang, algorithms and influencer culture but what does that mean for the future of communication? Audio
How kids' TV consumption has changed in 10 years
Senior writer and head of audience at The Spinoff Anna Rawhiti-Connell joins Emile to talk about NZ On Air’s latest research on children’s media use - the third iteration of the study. Anna and Emile… Audio
PM plans bill to restrict social media use for under 16s
The Prime Minister plans to introduce a bill to restrict social media use for under 16s before next year's election. Cecilia Robinson, the co-chair of B416 spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Boot camps for youths rushed, report concludes
While the pilot contributed to "meaningful and positive change" for participants, the numbers were too small to give meaningful data, it says.
Where do you find locally made content for our kids?
It seems our children aren't so engaged with locally made content. That's according to new research which has also revealed that parents don't know where to find local shows. The survey - commissioned… Audio
Neurodivergent youth more likely to die young - study
While death among young people is rare, those with a neurodevelopmental condition are nearly five times more likely to die before the age of 25.
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, Resident linguist Rory O'Sullivan breaks down generational slang, before some… Audio
Bookmarks with New Zealand-Zimbabwean author Rutendo Shadaya
Time for bookmarks, the moment in the week where you get to meet an interesting person and learn about their life, but also when you get to take away some suggestions of what to read, listen to and… Audio
Wellington school event at centre of measles contact tracing
A Wellington principal says she was following Health New Zealand advice when she gave the green light to a prize-giving ceremony now at the centre of a measles contact-tracing operation. Julia… Audio
Auckland Grammar the third school linked to measles case
13 measles cases are confirmed across New Zealand, with more than 2-thousand close contacts idenfied so far. Now one of the country's biggest schools has been affected. Auckland Grammar School has… Audio
History teachers condemn new curriculum
New Zealand History Teachers' Association is the teaching association condemning the government's new curriculum. Its chair, Craig Thornhill spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
