The latest and greatest children's stories and songs from New Zealand. Ngā pūrākau me ngā waiata nā Aotearoa.
Cat Crush – by Norman Bilbrough
Told by Matt Whelan.
Oscar the cat loves Tim so much, it's embarrassing.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
2/24/2023 • 8 minutes, 57 seconds
Kites – by Judith Holloway
Told by Calvin Tuteao.
Danielle and Jason learn about flying traditional kites, ancient kauri trees and kereru.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
2/17/2023 • 10 minutes, 39 seconds
On the Right Path – by David Hill
Told by Timothy Bartlett.
Nat and Nadia are twins who don't always get along. Nadia gets upset when Nat ruins her drawing.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
2/10/2023 • 5 minutes, 22 seconds
Takeaway Dog – by Norman Bilbrough
Told by Matt Sunderland.
Nick's dog, Phil, gets lost ... and eats and eats.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
2/3/2023 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Hine's Rainbow (Part 2 of 2) – by Judith Holloway
Told by Helen Pearse Otene and Jasmine Wiki.
Ruby creates a memorial garden for her sister, Hine. A sad story for older children.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
1/27/2023 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Hine's Rainbow (Part 1 of 2) – by Judith Holloway
Told by Helen Pearse Otene and Jasmine Wiki.
Ruby's half-sister Hine dies a few months before her tenth birthday. A sad story for older children.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
1/20/2023 • 13 minutes, 59 seconds
Hats Off – David Hill
Told by Timothy Bartlett.
The twins are put in charge of a stall selling caps.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
1/13/2023 • 5 minutes
Grandma McGarvey Takes a Dive – by Jenny Hessell
Told by Elizabeth McRae.
Grandma McGarvey is feeling a bit blue and needs an adventure. She drives past the bungy jumping off the bridge - and gives it a go!
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
1/6/2023 • 4 minutes, 50 seconds
Dirt Is Freedom – Norman Bilbrough
Told by Barnie Duncan.
Joe's ambition in life is to have really stinky feet.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
12/30/2022 • 6 minutes, 41 seconds
Pakaru Piano – by Judith Holloway
Told by Erina Daniels.
Uncle Mainey doesn't want to take the old piano to the dump.
For Kids.
12/23/2022 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
Fishing Fame (Part 3 of 3) – by Melanie Drewery
Told by Simon Leary.
Max and Dan get help from Mr Peterson at the aquarium and he calls their parents too.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
12/16/2022 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
Fishing Fame (Part 2 of 3) – by Melanie Drewery
Told by Simon Leary.
Max and Dan end up with a huge shark but it drags them and the paddle boat round all day and then gets caught in a net.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
12/9/2022 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
Fishing Fame (Part 1 of 3) – by Melanie Drewery
Told by Simon Leary.
Max and Dan are desperate to get on the Fishing Fame Board. They need to follow the rules and plan to get a boat to catch a big fish.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
12/2/2022 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Letter by Letter – by David Hill
Told by Campbell Simpson and Ruby Urlich.
Nat and Nadia write letters trying to have the other taken away.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
11/25/2022 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
What Say We – by Judith Holloway
Told by Rena Owen.
Two girls dress up so they can enter a competition just for boys.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
11/18/2022 • 7 minutes, 1 second
The Real Neat Soccer Team – by Norman Bilbrough
Told by Brooke Williams.
When Jessie's friend has to leave her soccer team, she isn't sure about the new kid who replaces her; will she fill the gap her friend has left?
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
11/11/2022 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Manukura the White Kiwi – by Joy Cowley
Told by Maria Walker.
When a rare white kiwi was born in captivity at Pukaha Mount Bruce, Māori recognised it as a treasure and a sign of new beginnings. This is Manukura the kiwi's story.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
10/28/2022 • 4 minutes, 54 seconds
Why Grandad Cut His Queue – by Christine Chan-Hyams
Told by Gary Young.
A bittersweet story about being Chinese in New Zealand in the early 1900s.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
10/14/2022 • 9 minutes, 16 seconds
Miss Celia and the Elephant – by David Somerset
Miss Celia makes friends with the circus elephant. Set in Hastings in the 1900s.
For Kids.
10/7/2022 • 10 minutes, 56 seconds
Speak Up - by David Hill
Told by Michael Trigg.
Ben is nervous about performing his speech in front of the class.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
9/30/2022 • 6 minutes, 16 seconds
The Tree Climber - by Jenni Francis
Told by Jack Buchanan.
Marty is the best tree climber in the neighbourhood - that is, until Nikki comes along.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
9/23/2022 • 6 minutes, 25 seconds
Nobody Knows Where No Go Goes - by David Somerset
Told by Davina Whitehouse.
No-Go is a big fluffy tortoiseshell cat who lives at Te Apiti station, but nobody really knows where No-Go goes.
For Kids.
9/16/2022 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
The Journey – by Robin Nathan
Told by Grant Tilly.
Godwits in Alaska prepare to migrate to Aotearoa, New Zealand for the winter.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
9/9/2022 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
The Duck in the Gun – by Joy Cowley
Told by Ginette McDonald.
A duck pauses a war after finding residence in a gun. What will the general do?
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
9/2/2022 • 11 minutes, 21 seconds
Special Deal – by David Hill
Told by Jean Sergent.
Meg is sick of being ordinary, instead she decides she wants to be... special.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
8/26/2022 • 7 minutes, 10 seconds
Here Be Dragons – by David Somerset
Told by Bronwyn Bradley.
Jenny searches for dragons at the new local library. A story set in 1911, at the first library in Charleston on the West Coast.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
8/19/2022 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
Parent Help – by Anna Kenna
Told by Tai Berdinner-Blades.
Laura doesn't believe her Mum when she says she'll come to school with her to keep her company -- but to her utter embarrassment, she does!
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
8/12/2022 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
The Return – by David Hill
Told by Paul Waggott.
While fighting overseas in the Boer War, Harry’s favourite horse goes missing. He wonders what has happened to Blaze, and if anyone knows where the horse might be.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
8/5/2022 • 7 minutes, 40 seconds
The City of Blazes – by David Somerset
Told by Peter Vere Jones.
When Palmerston North has a series of fires, the local volunteers come to the rescue – sort of. A story set in Aotearoa in 1910.
For Kids.
7/29/2022 • 7 minutes, 38 seconds
The Three Cattle Dogs Gruff - by Chris Gurney
Told by Francesca Emms.
A humorous retelling of the traditional Norwegian story of the three billy goats Gruff, with a Kiwi twist.
For Kids and Little Kids.
7/22/2022 • 5 minutes, 6 seconds
Quaky Cat Helps Out - by Diana Noonan & Gavin Bishop
Told by Francesca Emms.
Quaky Cat returns to help rebuild the city of Christchurch by helping his homeless cat-friends and taking them in.
For Kids and Little Kids.
7/15/2022 • 4 minutes, 8 seconds
Brothers of the Lake – by Lucy Twigg
Told by Jamie McCaskill.
A retelling of the legend of how Wellington Harbour was created.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
7/8/2022 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
The Teddy Bear’s Promise – by Diana Noonan
Told by Bruce Phillips.
When Dad discovers a mysterious, dusty box in Gran’s attic, and brings it home to Max it becomes apparent that the box contains a special treasure, one that only Max can breathe life into.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
7/1/2022 • 3 minutes, 21 seconds
Marmaduke Duck on the Wide Blue Seas – by Juliette MacIver
Told by Brian Sergent.
When Marmaduke Duck trades sweet shop life for adventure on the wide blue seas, he gets more than he bargained for!
For Kids and Little Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
6/24/2022 • 7 minutes, 10 seconds
Release the Beast - by Romy Sai Zunde
Told by Jamie McCaskill.
A child responds to controlling adults by unleashing his imaginary beast.
For Kids and Little Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
6/17/2022 • 3 minutes, 52 seconds
Blackie the Fisher-Cat – by Jay Pereira
Told by Madeline McNamara.
The story of an unexpected friendship between an adventurous cat and a grandfather who loves to fish.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
6/10/2022 • 5 minutes, 54 seconds
Aunt Mog and the Mixing Bowl - by Barbara Else
Told by Dame Patricia Evison
When Aunt Mog asks Sarah to help her bake a cake, she's not so keen. But when the neighbourhood cat asks the same question, Sarah's curiosity takes hold.
For Kids
Produced by Prue Langbein
5/27/2022 • 6 minutes, 59 seconds
Knightly News Part 3 - by Anna Kenna
Told by Kelson Henderson.
After two disaster film shoots, Scott decides to give up on his dreams of becoming a camera operator--but something unexpected happens on his way to sell his camera.
For Kids.
Produced by Jane Waddell.
5/20/2022 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Og and the Beetles - by Barbara Else
Told by Dame Patricia Evison
Aunt Og believes her kitchen has been infested by some kind of buzzing beetle, but when Sarah investigates she finds something unexpected.
For Kids
Produced by Prue Langbein
5/16/2022 • 6 minutes, 20 seconds
Knightly News Part 2 - by Anna Kenna
Told by Kelson Henderson.
Scott isn't that excited to film the local ballet performance until he realises that his friend Lisa is in the performance. Unfortunately, there's something up with the footage he captures.
For Kids.
Produced by Jane Waddell.
5/13/2022 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
Knightly News Part 1 - by Anna Kenna
Told by Kelson Henderson.
Scott Knight has always wanted to be a camera operator and his local news bulletin--Knightly News--goes down well with his neighbours, but disaster strikes when he helps film an interview with the mayor.
For Kids.
Produced by Jane Waddell.
5/6/2022 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Ms Beasley Part 4 - by Barbara Else
Told by Catherine Downes.
When the New Zealand Army find out about Dippy the Diplodicus, Ms Beasley has a new sticky situation to solve.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
4/29/2022 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
Ms Beasley Part 3 - by Barbara Else
Told by Catherine Downes.
This week, Ms Beasley has to solve the mystery of Dippy the Diplodicus' collywobbles.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
4/22/2022 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Ms Beasley Part 2 - by Barbara Else
Told by Catherine Downes.
Ms Beasley has to solve an even bigger problem then the school's new dinosaur - wrangling the teachers!
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
4/15/2022 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
Ms Beasley Part 1 - by Barbara Else
Told by Catherine Downes.
Ms Beasley gets a call to solve a sticky situation - how to get rid of the dinosaur at Koraka School.
For Kids.
Produced by Prue Langbein.
4/8/2022 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
Camilla the Cranefly - by Shannon Williams
Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Camilla the Crane Fly (from Christchurch, New Zealand) is a classy lady and a talented harp player.
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
Music by fleaBITE
11/7/2021 • 4 minutes, 53 seconds
Gavin the Tunnelweb Spider - by Shannon Williams
Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Gavin the Tunnelweb Spider (from Blenheim, New Zealand) might look scary but he’s a fabulous weaver and a fine bass player.
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
Music by fleaBITE
11/7/2021 • 6 minutes, 3 seconds
Raewyn the Huhu Grub - by Shannon Williams
Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Raewyn the Huhu Grub (from Karamea, New Zealand) takes a break from her busy schedule to toot the flute.
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
Music by fleaBITE
11/7/2021 • 5 minutes, 7 seconds
Stephanie the Stick Insect - by Shannon Williams
Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Among her many talents Stephanie the Stick Insect (from New Plymouth, New Zealand) is a marimba player. She can also grow a new leg if she damages an old one.
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
Music by fleaBITE
11/7/2021 • 6 minutes, 4 seconds
Suzy the Southern Ant - by Shannon Williams
Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Cruisey Suzy the Southern Ant (from Stewart Island, New Zealand) is a top sheila who showcases the rhythms of the thumb piano (or mbira).
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
Music by fleaBITE
11/7/2021 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
Boris the Borer - by Shannon Williams
Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Boris the Borer (from Nelson, New Zealand) is a borer in more ways than one. But he’s a dab hand at the accordion.
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
Music by fleaBITE
11/7/2021 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
Marco the Monarch Butterfly - by Shannon Williams
Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Beautiful Marco the Monarch Butterfly (from Foxton, New Zealand) showcases the joyful sound of the Cuban guitar (or tres).
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
Music by fleaBITE
11/7/2021 • 6 minutes, 10 seconds
Simon the Cicada - by Shannon Williams
Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
This week fleaBITE travels to Wellington, New Zealand to interview Simon the Cicada whose family has been in the music business for around 11 million years!
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
Music by fleaBITE
11/7/2021 • 5 minutes, 48 seconds
Walter the Wasp - by Shannon Williams
Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Walter the Wasp (from Levin, New Zealand) is a punk rocker who upsets the neighbours with his loud electric guitar.
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
Music by fleaBITE
11/7/2021 • 6 minutes, 8 seconds
Wiremu the Worm - by Shannon Williams
Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Despite Wiremu the Worm’s (from Pukekohe, New Zealand) long and ancient history, he is passionate about the synthesiser.
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
Music by fleaBITE
11/7/2021 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
Marama the Wētā - by Shannon Williams
Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
This week fleaBITE travels to Hastings, New Zealand to interview Marama the Wētā. Marama plays the baritone saxophone cos it’s got a mellow night-time vibe… just like her.
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
Music by fleaBITE
11/7/2021 • 5 minutes, 28 seconds
Maggie the Mite - by Shannon Williams
Told by Shannon Williams and Robin Nathan.
Maggie the Mite (from Sanson, New Zealand) plays a ukulele that can only be seen with a microscope.
For Kids and Little Kids
Produced by Robin Nathan
Music by fleaBITE
11/7/2021 • 6 minutes, 13 seconds
Tāwhaki and the Three Baskets of Kūmara - by Jeffrey J. Addison
Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare
Tāwhaki gets sent on a quest for knowledge; what will he learn from Mahuika, Rona, and Hineraukatauri? From Toro Pikopiko Tales Volume 1.
For Kids and Little Kids
10/31/2021 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Te Manu Waewae e Whā - Nā Apirana Taylor i tuhi
Nā Apirana Taylor i tuhi. Nā Ngaere Roberts i whakamāori.
Ko Amanda Noblett te kaitaki kōrero
E kore te kāpōtanga o Aria e ārai i āia mai i te aō whakahirahira o te rongo, me te puoro
He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga
Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro.
Ko Prue Langbein Audio te tumu whakaputa, nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 5 minutes, 48 seconds
Te Hīnga Ake a Māui - He mea kōrero anō nā Donovan Bixley
Ko Hone Hurihanganui te kaitaki kōrero
He pai ki ngā tuākana te pāengaenga i a Māui, tae noa ki te rā i hī ika rātou
He pai mō ngā tamariki
He mea whakamāori e Darren Joseph rāua ko Keri Opai
Ko Upstart Press te whare perehi
Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro.
Ko Prue Langbein Audio te tumu whakaputa, nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Māui, Sun Catcher - by Tim Tipene
Told by Hone Hurihanganui
Māui the trickster and his brothers go on a very special adventure
For Kids and Little Kids
Published by Oratia Publishers
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 8 minutes, 22 seconds
Things in the Sea are Touching Me! - by Linda Jane Keegan
Told by Amanda Noblett
Sometimes, when we really can't see them properly, things seem very scary. Once we know what they are they are much less scary.
For Kids and Little Kids
Published by Scholastic New Zealand
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 5 minutes, 19 seconds
The Great He He, Ha Ha, Ho Ho - by Apirana Taylor
Told by Apirana Taylor
Sophie, and everyone in her village, finds out that when you start laughing, sometimes you just can’t stop!
For Kids and Little kids
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 7 minutes, 14 seconds
I'm Very Scary - by Murray Reece
Told by Lance Aionofo
Wesley likes turning into different creatures to scare his family
– but what scares them the most?
For Little Kids
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 4 minutes, 42 seconds
Song for Gran - by Apirana Taylor
Told by Tioreore Ngātai Melbourne
Hiria loves her Gran so much. When Gran dies, Hiria celebrates her life in a beautiful song
For Kids and Little Kids
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
How Māui Fished Up the North Island - retold by Donovan Bixley
Māui's brothers like to make fun of him - that is until the day they all go fishing together. Taupō writer and illustrator Donovan Bixley adds his trademark humour to a retelling of this traditional Māori tale. Told by Hone Hurihanganui.
4/29/2020 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
Tā Daniel Hākari Matariki - Nā Rebecca Beyer rāua ko Linley Wellington
Ko Aperahama Hurihanganui te kaitaki kōrero
E āmaimai ana a Daniel i tōna rā tuatahi i te kura. Engari i a ia e ako ana mō te wā o Matariki, ka ako hoki ia, he wā whakamaumahara, he wā tohatoha, he wā whakahoahoa hoki
He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga
Ko Duck Creek Press te whare perehi
Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro.
Ko Prue Langbein Audio te tumu whakaputa, nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 6 minutes, 10 seconds
My Imagination - by Pauline Cartwright
Told by Jean Sergent
For little kids and kids
You can be what you want to be and do anything you want to do … in your imagination!
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
Ngā Mea kei rō Moana, e Whakapā mai ana! - Nā Linda Jane Keegan i tuhi. Nā Ngaere Roberts ngā kōrero i whakamāori
Ko Amanda Noblett te kaitaki kōrero
I ētahi wā, he pai noa iho ngā mea e whakamataku ana i a tātou – ki te mōhio tātou he aha ngā mea nei.
He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga
Nā Scholastic Aotearoa
Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro.
Ko Prue Langbein Audio te tumu whakaputa, nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 5 minutes, 13 seconds
Greedy Cat - by Joy Cowley
Told by Gavin Rutherford
This cat loves to steal food from Mum’s shopping basket – until one day!
For Kids and Little Kids
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 1 minute, 57 seconds
Tiki and the Tui - by Apirana Taylor
Told by Apirana Taylor
Tiki and his family hear some of the everyday sounds around them … in a very unusual way!
For Kids and Little Kids
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 6 minutes, 44 seconds
Tilly’s Mouse Shoes - by Janice Marriott
Told by Jean Sergent
Tilly isn’t sure about her brand-new shoes, until she discovers they are really, really special.
For Kids and Little Kids
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
Māui ,Te Kaihao i te Rā - Nā Tim Tipene. Nā Rob Ruha i whakamāori
Ko Hone Hurihanganui te kaitaki kōrero
He haerenga roa, he haerenga motuhake tā Māui tinihanga me wōna tuākana
He pai mō ngā tamariki
Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro.
Ko Prue Langbein Audio te tumu whakaputa, nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
The Jumbaroo - by Joy Cowley
Told by Jean Sergent
Vanshoo, vanshoo - the Jumbaroo is feeling blue – oh, what to do?
For Little Kids
Published by Gecko Press
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Aroha’s Way - by Craig Phillips
Told by Shania Bailey-Edmonds
Sometimes Aroha doesn't feel too good about herself or just feels a bit uncomfortable. So what does she do to feel better?
For Kids
Published by Wildling Books
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
The Four-legged Bird - by Apirana Taylor
Told by Apirana Taylor
Being blind doesn’t hold 6-year-old Aria back as she explores a wonderful world of touch and sound
Suitable for Kids and Little Kids
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
4/29/2020 • 4 minutes, 41 seconds
Mere me ngā Pī Mānuka Tipua - Nā Jasmine Kaa. Nā Hone Morris i whakamāori.
Ko Ngamako Rota te kaitaki kōrero
Ko te huritau tuawhitu ō Mere, aa, he rā whakahirahira - te rā ka haere ia ki te mahi o tōna pāpā, i reira whai akoranga mīharo.
He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga
Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro
Ko Prue Langbein Audio Ltd te tumu whakaputa, nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
3/29/2020 • 11 minutes, 35 seconds
Hello Kikimo - by Jula Prakash
Kikimo is a baby spider who leaves home to explore the world for the first time. She ends up in a very unusual place!
Told by Nikita Tu-Bryant
For Kids and Little Kids
With music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
3/29/2020 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
Atareta and the Weta - by Moira Wairama
Atareta finds learning to count to ten in te reo Māori, like her big brother, is hard.
Then an unusual friend turns up to help
Told by Tioreore Ngatai Melbourne
Suitable for Kids and Little Kids
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
3/29/2020 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
Mere and the Magical Manuka Bees - by Jasmine Kaa
It’s Mere’s 7th birthday and it’s a special day – the day she goes to mahi with her Dad where she has an amazing experience.
Told by Ngamako Rota.
Suitable for Kids and Little Kids
With music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
3/29/2020 • 9 minutes, 51 seconds
The Rabbit With Two Carrots - By Nathan Joe
Told by Gavin Rutherford
A very silly rabbit learns that having friends is
much more important than having things
Illustration by Rose, age 13.
For Little Kids
With music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reec
Produced by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
3/29/2020 • 8 minutes, 32 seconds
Atareta rāua ko Weta - Nā Moira Wairama i tuhi
Ko Tioreore Ngatai Melbourne te kaitaki kōrero
Ka ako a Atareta, he mahi uaua te kaute ki te tekau i te reo Māori, kia ōrite ki tōna tuakana.
Tāria te wā, ka tae mai tētahi hoa whanokē ki te āwhina
He pai mō ngā tamariki me ngā kōhungahunga
Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro
Ko Prue Langbein Audio Ltd te tumu whakaputa,
nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
3/29/2020 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - Ocean of Diamonds
Wow, the ocean is so sparkly today, it looks like a huge blanket of diamonds. Esera the seagull flies out across the water to collect enough riches to buy whatever she wants.
Written by Victor Rodger with the voice of Lahleina Feaunati as Esera.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 4 minutes, 19 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - Sheep and Rescue
All those sheep look like big fluffy clouds don't they? Pilot Charlie flies through them on a mission to find Dad's pocket knife. Is that a huge storm rolling in?
Written by Kyle Mewburn with the voice of Cohen Holloway as Charlie.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 3 minutes, 49 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - Are you ready to rock?
Kauri's brother Lani is hogging the guitar and won’t share. Kauri decides to become a really, really loud electric guitar that’s gonna rock the whole house down!
Written by Steph Matuku with the voice of Kali Kopae as Kauri.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 5 minutes, 7 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - Stop bugging me!
Wing Gai explores the kitchen as a fly, a spider, and a praying mantis! All the while avoiding his giant sister and her mighty broomstick.
Written by Renee Liang with the voice of Xana Tang as Wing Gai.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 5 minutes, 26 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - Sick-Aiders
Aunty Upu tells Esera that her eyes are bigger than her stomach! If Esera’s eyes were actually bigger than her stomach, just think of all the amazing things she could see.
Written by Victor Rodger with the voice of Lahleina Feaunati as Esera.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 4 minutes, 39 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - The Fearless Dragon
With the power of his ancestors and the help of his insect mates, Wing Gai transforms into a fearless dragon. Join him on a quest for courage.
Written by Renee Liang with the voice of Xana Tang as Wing Gai.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 5 minutes, 42 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - Battle of the Bogies
Being sick is no fun. Kauri wants to get better so she can play outside. She takes command of a troop of antibodies to help her kick those horrible germs out of her body!
Written by Steph Matuku with the voice of Kali Kopae as Kauri.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - Doctor Esera's Surgical Gloves
Oh no, Uncle has left his surgical gloves behind! That's okay because Doctor Esera can take his place in the operating theatre. Saving lives is all part of the job. Is Esera ready for the challenge?
Written by Victor Rodger with the voice of Lahleina Feaunati as Esera.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 4 minutes, 37 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - Washing Lions
Charlie needs to find Kit Kat, who is due for a visit to the vet; but he discovers that Kit Kat has actually become the main attraction at the Circus.
Written by Kyle Mewburn with the voice of Cohen Holloway as Charlie.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 3 minutes, 52 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - Kung Foodle
Teaming up with a Kung Fu fighting noodle, Wing Gai plans to take on the dragon who lives up the mountain! Hold on, this dragon looks a lot like Wing Gai's sister…
Written by Renee Liang with the voice of Xana Tang as Wing Gai.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 5 minutes, 30 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - Microphone Check
Esera skips to the stage, leaving her audience in awe of her amazing voice. Her fanau are impressed, but her dog Chummo isn’t a fan.
Written by Victor Rodger with the voice of Lahleina Feaunati as Esera.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 5 minutes
What Will I Be Today? - Jureggsic Park
The chooks are hiding their eggs again but Tracker Charlie is on the case. Charlie has to venture deep into the prehistoric jungle where there are ferocious creatures and quicksand.
Written by Kyle Mewburn with the voice of Cohen Holloway as Charlie.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 3 minutes, 41 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - World's first Sky Surfer
Wetsuit on, surfboard ready. Kauri takes on the waves and ends up flying high in the sky. Nothing's gonna stop Sky-Surfer Kauri - not even Tawhirimatea himself.
Written by Steph Matuku with the voice of Kali Kopae as Kauri.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - Cosmic Kauri and the Aliens
Time to hop in a spaceship and explore the cosmos. Kauri needs to hit hyper speed and battle the Aliens trying to destroy her ship. Kauri is so fast, her brother Lani can't even keep up!
Written by Steph Matuku with the voice of Kali Kopae as Kauri.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 4 minutes, 32 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - Soap Serpent
Washing the car becomes a roaring adventure on the high seas. All hands on deck to help Pirate Charlie battle a slithering serpent starboard side! Brace y'r selves!
Written by Kyle Mewburn with the voice of Cohen Holloway as Charlie.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 3 minutes, 58 seconds
What Will I Be Today? - Robot Restaurant
Welcome to Wing Gai’s dessert restaurant. Your waiters are robots and they’re ready to serve you up some delicious treats - just watch out for the flying ice cream!
Written by Renee Liang with the voice of Xana Tang as Wing Gai.
Produced for RNZ by POW Studios | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
2/7/2020 • 4 minutes, 44 seconds
Ruru on the Ramshackle Farm - by Lotte Wotherspoon
Told by Erina Daniels
For Little Kids
Ruru listens to the noises of the farmyard at night and hears scary sounds. His parents reassure him that the night is nothing to be feared, instead they show him that it is the perfect time for owls to hunt and play!
Clay Press
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/2019 • 4 minutes, 33 seconds
The Roadman Boogie - by Nikki Slade Robinson
Told by Sepelini Mua'au
For little kids and kids
The Roadman is cold and bored but finds a way to entertain himself and those stuck in the roadworks' traffic by singing and dancing.
Duck Creek Press
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/2019 • 3 minutes, 38 seconds
The Dragon Hunters - by James Russell
Told by Dick Weir
For Kids and Little Kids
It's a rainy day. The kids are stuck inside. When a passing dragon flies off with their family dog, brothers
Dragon Brothers Books
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/2019 • 5 minutes, 4 seconds
Daniel's Matariki Feast - by Rebecca Beyer & Linley Wellington
Told by Sepelini Mua'au
For little kids
Daniel is nervous on his first day at school. But through the class activities to mark the Matariki Festival, he learns it's a time of remembering, of sharing and of beginning new friendships.
Duck Creek Press
Music by Akash Dutta & Gus Reece
Produced for RNZ Storytime by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation fund 2019
12/3/2019 • 4 minutes, 7 seconds
There's a Pūkeko Dancing on the Old Dirt Track - by Lotte Wotherspoon
It's summer and Christmas is coming. Two busy pūkeko build a nest and tend to their precious eggs. Meanwhile the Sanderson kids wrap presents and decorate the tree, unaware that a miracle is unfolding in their backyard.
12/3/2019 • 5 minutes, 2 seconds
Tā Daniel Hākari Matariki - Nā Rebecca Beyer rāua ko Linley Wellington.
E āmaimai ana a Daniel i tōna rā tuatahi i te kura. Engari i a ia e ako ana mō te wā o Matariki, ka ako hoki ia, he wā whakamaumahara, he wā tohatoha, he wā whakahoahoa hoki.
Nā Te Reo O Taranaki Charitable Trust i Whakamāori.
Ko Aperahama Hurihanganui te kaitaki kōrero.
Ko Duck Creek Press te whare perehi.
Nā Akash Dutta rāua ko Gus Reece ngā puoro.
Ko Prue Langbein Audio Ltd te tumu whakaputa,nā te pūtea tautoko o te RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
12/3/2019 • 6 minutes, 10 seconds
The Little Cloud - by Beverly Burch and Elspeth Nicol
Told by Dick Weir
For Little Kids
One day there's a big storm in Wellington and a little cloud is born. He goes off on exciting adventures of his own and then realizes that to be a real cloud he needs to learn how to rain.
Makaro Press
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/2019 • 10 minutes, 1 second
The Wetter the Better - by Emma Vere-Jones
Told by Carrie Green
For Kids and Little Kids
Getting wet in the rain is heaps of fun! Lily and Theo don't want to walk to school on the stormiest day of the year, but they are in for a surprise. And so is Mum.
Book by Duck Creek Press
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/2019 • 4 minutes, 26 seconds
Song of the River - by Joy Cowley
Told by Dick Weir
For little kids and kids
Cam follows the river's journey from its source in the mountains all the way to the sea.
Gecko Press
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/2019 • 5 minutes, 16 seconds
Doctor Grundies Undies - by Dawn McMillan
Told by Dick Weir
For Kids and Little Kids
A strong gust of wind sweeps Doctor Grundy's best, brand-new undies off the clothesline. They go flapping out to sea and across many different lands. Who will get to keep them?
Book by Oratia Media
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/2019 • 4 minutes, 46 seconds
Nanny Mihi and the Bellbird - by Melanie Drewery
Told by Erina Daniels
For Kids and Little Kids
Staying with Nanny Mihi in the school holidays, her mokopuna get up early to whistle a tune to the birds. One bellbird learns the tune but when spring comes he is nowhere to be heard. What has happened?
Book by Oratia Media
Music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece
Produced for RNZ by Prue Langbein Audio Ltd through the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund 2019
12/3/2019 • 6 minutes, 5 seconds
Moe Makes Music - with Big Al Ammo
Gilbert is feeling insecure about his small stature, especially when he hears that Moe's guest is Big Al Ammo - the famous country singer. Gilbert is delighted to discover Big Al isn't as big as he thought. Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
11/10/2019 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Moe Makes Music - with Musical Island Boys
Moe wants Gilbert and Fern to sing a duet together, but they are bickering as usual. Jeff and Will (from Musical Island Boys) teach Moe about harmony. When Gilbert and Fern hear the harmony, they realize they need each other if they want to sound great.
Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/2019 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
Moe Makes Music - with Jason Kerrison
Moe wants to be a musician and make a radio show. He's a bit nervous when he meets his first guest - Jason Kerrison - but Jason gives Moe the confidence he needs
Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/2019 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
Moe Makes Music - with Fern
Moe is excited that he is going to sing a duet with Fern, but Gilbert is jealous and starts an awful rumour about catching cooties. Moe and Fern are worried, but they decide to sing the duet anyway.
Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/2019 • 11 minutes, 43 seconds
Moe Makes Music - with Jess Hindin
Moe is trying to sing Teddy to sleep, but the lullaby he's is playing on his ukulele is just too loud and rough! Violinist Jess Hindin teaches Moe to play softly and gently and Moe gets Fern to sing a lovely lullaby.
Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/2019 • 11 minutes, 14 seconds
Moe Makes Music - with Randa
Gilbert is hassling Moe for being a monster who isn't scary, Fern for being a fairy who isn't dainty, and Frank for being a fantail who looks like an owl. Randa visits and, with a great hip-hop song, reminds everyone they should be proud to be exactly who they are.
Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/2019 • 11 minutes, 48 seconds
Moe Makes Music - with Sambora
Moe wants to dance but Fern and Gilbert are feeling sleepy. Sambora (from Shapeshifter and The Peacekeepers) explains the good vibes and energy that come from making and performing dance music. Sambora's remix inspires Fern and Gilbert and gets them moving!
Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/2019 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Moe makes Music - with Hollie Smith
Moe finds $20 and is tempted to keep it. Meanwhile, Fern seems to have lost some money. Moe's star guest, Hollie Smith, teaches Moe about soul music and with a special song, reminds us that we all instinctively know what's right.
Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
The fabulous series MOE MAKES MUSIC won Best Children's Programme 2020 at the NZ Radio Awards!
11/10/2019 • 11 minutes, 39 seconds
Moe Makes Music - with Michal
Moe is learning the ukulele. Michal (from Petite Music Box and Music with Michal) visits Moe and teaches him a song to remind him that everyone begins somewhere, and that it's important to be encouraging and kind.
Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/2019 • 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Moe Makes Music - with Emma Eden
Moe is practicing his ukulele ... perhaps too hard. French horn player Emma Eden explains that it takes time to get good at something. Fern also reminds Moe that learning to play an instrument is supposed to be fun!
Produced for RNZ by Pop-Up Workshop | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund
11/10/2019 • 10 minutes, 56 seconds
Daniel's Matariki Feast - by Rebecca Beyer
Told by Sepilini Mua'au
Daniel is nervous on his first day at school but through the class activities that mark the Matariki Festival, he learns that it is a time of remembering, of sharing and beginning new friendships.
For little kids