Children
Police searching for missing children after Tom Phillips killed
Police are still searching for the remaining children of fugitive Tom Phillips, who died this morning after a shootout with police. Phillips was killed and a constable was left with critical head… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 8 September 2025
In today's episode, after evading police for nearly 4 years, Marakopa fugitive Tom Phillips is dead - one child is in custody and two others are missing. Phillips and his three children Jayda… Audio
Psychologist on state of Tom Phillips' children
Tom Phillips has died in a shooting involving police in Waikato on Monday morning, nearly four years after he took his three children into the bush. Victoria University clinical psychologist Dougal… Audio
New doco Joy, Full & Fearless shines light on beloved author
She's one of our most prolific authors, with over 1100 titles to her name. Now a new documentary looks at the key moments in the life of Joy Cowley - who at age 89 and with her eyesight failing - is… Audio
Father's Day, Turtles, and Wiggly Worms
On Father's Day, kids told us why they love their dad; there's the story 'How the Turtle Got Its Shell', and we find the world's biggest worm! Audio
At risk teens return from expedition to build confidence
Tired but happy - a group of at-risk teens have returned from a three-day expedition in Canterbury's outdoors. The trip took thirteen 12-15-year-olds referred by Oranga Tamariki and police hiking… Audio
Teen girl issued visa to live with suspected people-traffickers
Immigration officials had concerns, but could not block the visa.
NZ's most common poisoning scenarios (+ how to handle them)
Roughly 20 percent of families with kids under five experience an accidental poisoning every year. More than half the calls to the National Poisons Centre are about this. Audio
Baby killed by meth-using dad despite mother's repeated calls to Oranga Tamariki, police
10-month old CJ suffered head injuries likened to those caused by a high-impact car crash. Audio
AIMS games begins in Tauranga
Australasia's largest junior sporting event, the AIMS Games, has kicked off in Tauranga. The games' director general Kelly Schischka spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Oranga Tamariki and police failings laid bare in coroner's report into death of baby
A coroner has found Oranga Tamariki and the police failed in their duty to protect a 10-month-old baby, murdered by his father who was high on methamphetamine. Timothy Brown has more. Audio
Thrifty Road Trip
Who doesn't love a road trip? But any kind of holiday can be pricey. Katy Gosset heads off on her own thrifty roadie, staying with friends. She gets their tips for a low-cost holiday and meets some… Audio
We Talk to a Train Driver!
Suzy chats to a train driver about their job; Milla, Manu, and Ngarimu have a triple treat of jokes; and Codi teaches us more te reo in Cool to Kōrero. Audio
Finfluencer’s plan to turn one-year-old into millionaire by 65
Aussie mum Queenie Tan says a lot of people laugh in amazement and are curious when they hear her plans to turn her one-year-old into a millionaire.
3D animal toy recalled due to choking hazard
Kmart has recalled a small animal toy on the basis that it poses a choking risk.
I'm autistic and don't speak - here's what I want you to know
There are lots of myths about autistic people who don't talk. Here are three and why they're so wrong.
High-growth areas see demand for extra schools
It's the half-way point of a 10-year spurt in student numbers and the Education Ministry has added less than half the extra classrooms and schools it said would be needed in high-growth areas… Audio
Two children dead after shooting at US Catholic school mass
Two children have been killed in a shooting at a Catholic school mass in the US. US correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Principals sign letter to stop plans to replace NCEA
Almost 90 secondary school principals have signed an open letter calling for a stop to plans to replace NCEA. Pacific Advance Secondary Schools co-principal Ala'imalo Falefatu Enari spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Tips For a Smart Start in NZ
Juggling bills is hard, especially in a new country. As Ashburton's Pasifika community grows, they're sharing their hacks on heating, local resources and gardening. And Katy Gosset visits the new… Audio
