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Best of Storytime RNZ

The latest and greatest children's stories and songs from New Zealand. Ngā pūrākau me ngā waiata nā Aotearoa.

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Cat Crush – by Norman Bilbrough from 2023-02-25T06:00

Told by Matt Whelan. Oscar the cat loves Tim so much, it's embarrassing.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Kites – by Judith Holloway from 2023-02-18T06:00

Told by Calvin Tuteao. Danielle and Jason learn about flying traditional kites, ancient kauri trees and kereru.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.

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On the Right Path – by David Hill from 2023-02-11T06:00

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.

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Takeaway Dog – by Norman Bilbrough from 2023-02-04T06:00

Told by Matt Sunderland. Nick's dog, Phil, gets lost ... and eats and eats.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Hine's Rainbow (Part 2 of 2) – by Judith Holloway from 2023-01-28T06:00

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.

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Hine's Rainbow (Part 1 of 2) – by Judith Holloway from 2023-01-21T06:00

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.

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Hats Off – David Hill from 2023-01-14T06:00

Told by Timothy Bartlett. The twins are put in charge of a stall selling caps.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Grandma McGarvey Takes a Dive – by Jenny Hessell from 2023-01-07T06:00

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.

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Dirt Is Freedom – Norman Bilbrough from 2022-12-31T06:00

Told by Barnie Duncan. Joe's ambition in life is to have really stinky feet.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Pakaru Piano – by Judith Holloway from 2022-12-24T06:00

Told by Erina Daniels. Uncle Mainey doesn't want to take the old piano to the dump.   For Kids.

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Fishing Fame (Part 3 of 3) – by Melanie Drewery from 2022-12-17T06:00

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.

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Fishing Fame (Part 2 of 3) – by Melanie Drewery from 2022-12-10T06:00

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.

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Fishing Fame (Part 1 of 3) – by Melanie Drewery from 2022-12-03T06:00

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.

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Letter by Letter – by David Hill from 2022-11-26T06:00

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.

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What Say We – by Judith Holloway from 2022-11-19T06:00

Told by Rena Owen. Two girls dress up so they can enter a competition just for boys.   For Kids. Produced by Prue Langbein.

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The Real Neat Soccer Team – by Norman Bilbrough from 2022-11-12T06:00

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 Pru...

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Manukura the White Kiwi – by Joy Cowley from 2022-10-29T06:00

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...

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Why Grandad Cut His Queue – by Christine Chan-Hyams from 2022-10-15T06:00

Told by Gary Young. A bittersweet story about being Chinese in New Zealand in the early 1900s. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Miss Celia and the Elephant – by David Somerset from 2022-10-08T06:00

Miss Celia makes friends with the circus elephant.  Set in Hastings in the 1900s.   For Kids.

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Speak Up - by David Hill from 2022-10-01T06:00

Told by Michael Trigg. Ben is nervous about performing his speech in front of the class. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.

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The Tree Climber - by Jenni Francis from 2022-09-24T06:00

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.

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Nobody Knows Where No Go Goes - by David Somerset from 2022-09-17T06:00

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.

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The Journey – by Robin Nathan from 2022-09-10T06:00

Told by Grant Tilly. Godwits in Alaska prepare to migrate to Aotearoa, New Zealand for the winter. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.

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The Duck in the Gun – by Joy Cowley from 2022-09-03T06:00

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.

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Special Deal – by David Hill from 2022-08-27T06:00

Told by Jean Sergent. Meg is sick of being ordinary, instead she decides she wants to be... special. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Here Be Dragons – by David Somerset from 2022-08-20T06:00

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.

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Parent Help – by Anna Kenna from 2022-08-13T06:00

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 Pru...

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The Return – by David Hill from 2022-08-06T06:00

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.  ...

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The City of Blazes – by David Somerset from 2022-07-30T06:00

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.

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The Three Cattle Dogs Gruff - by Chris Gurney from 2022-07-23T06:00

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.

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Quaky Cat Helps Out - by Diana Noonan&Gavin Bishop from 2022-07-16T06:00

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.

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Brothers of the Lake – by Lucy Twigg from 2022-07-09T06:00

Told by Jamie McCaskill. A retelling of the legend of how Wellington Harbour was created. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.

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The Teddy Bear’s Promise – by Diana Noonan from 2022-07-02T06:00

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 bre...

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Marmaduke Duck on the Wide Blue Seas – by Juliette MacIver from 2022-06-25T06:00

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.

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Release the Beast - by Romy Sai Zunde from 2022-06-18T06:00

Told by Jamie McCaskill. A child responds to controlling adults by unleashing his imaginary beast. For Kids and Little Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Blackie the Fisher-Cat – by Jay Pereira from 2022-06-11T06:00

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.

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Aunt Mog and the Mixing Bowl - by Barbara Else from 2022-05-28T06:00

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   Pro...

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Knightly News Part 3 - by Anna Kenna from 2022-05-21T06:00

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 K...

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Og and the Beetles - by Barbara Else from 2022-05-16T12:00

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 L...

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Knightly News Part 2 - by Anna Kenna from 2022-05-14T06:00

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 fo...

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Knightly News Part 1 - by Anna Kenna from 2022-05-07T06:00

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 f...

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Ms Beasley Part 4 - by Barbara Else from 2022-04-30T06:00

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.

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Ms Beasley Part 3 - by Barbara Else from 2022-04-23T06:00

Told by Catherine Downes. This week, Ms Beasley has to solve the mystery of Dippy the Diplodicus' collywobbles. For Kids.   Produced by Prue Langbein.

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Ms Beasley Part 2 - by Barbara Else from 2022-04-16T06:00

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.

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Ms Beasley Part 1 - by Barbara Else from 2022-04-09T06:00

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.

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Marama the Wētā - by Shannon Williams from 2021-11-08T12:00

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 vib...

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Simon the Cicada - by Shannon Williams from 2021-11-08T12:00

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 year...

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Suzy the Southern Ant - by Shannon Williams from 2021-11-08T12:00

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 Lit...

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Camilla the Cranefly - by Shannon Williams from 2021-11-08T12:00

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 Mu...

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Walter the Wasp - by Shannon Williams from 2021-11-08T12:00

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...

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Maggie the Mite - by Shannon Williams from 2021-11-08T12:00

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 Mu...

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Marco the Monarch Butterfly - by Shannon Williams from 2021-11-08T12:00

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   Prod...

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Stephanie the Stick Insect - by Shannon Williams from 2021-11-08T12:00

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 ...

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Boris the Borer - by Shannon Williams from 2021-11-08T12:00

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 ...

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Wiremu the Worm - by Shannon Williams from 2021-11-08T12:00

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   Produc...

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Raewyn the Huhu Grub - by Shannon Williams from 2021-11-08T12:00

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 Nath...

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Gavin the Tunnelweb Spider - by Shannon Williams from 2021-11-08T12:00

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   Pro...

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Tāwhaki and the Three Baskets of Kūmara - by Jeffrey J. Addison from 2021-11-01T12:00

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 ...

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Songs from Moe Makes Music from 2020-05-18T12:28

10 great kids songs from the award-winning first series of Moe Makes Music - as one playlist! A Little Bit of Attitude - with Randa Back Yourself - with jason Kerrison Cooties - just Moe and Friend...

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My Imagination - by Pauline Cartwright from 2020-04-30T09:00

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 ...

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The Four-legged Bird - by Apirana Taylor from 2020-04-30T09:00

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. Pro...

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Te Manu Waewae e Whā - Nā Apirana Taylor i tuhi from 2020-04-30T09:00

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...

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Song for Gran - by Apirana Taylor from 2020-04-30T09:00

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. Produce...

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Tiki and the Tui - by Apirana Taylor from 2020-04-30T09:00

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 Lang...

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Tilly’s Mouse Shoes - by Janice Marriott from 2020-04-30T09:00

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 Pr...

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I'm Very Scary - by Murray Reece from 2020-04-30T09:00

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 Lang...

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Māui, Sun Catcher - by Tim Tipene from 2020-04-30T09:00

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 b...

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Māui ,Te Kaihao i te Rā - Nā Tim Tipene. Nā Rob Ruha i whakamāori from 2020-04-30T09:00

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 Au...

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How Māui Fished Up the North Island - retold by Donovan Bixley from 2020-04-30T09:00

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 traditiona...

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Te Hīnga Ake a Māui - He mea kōrero anō nā Donovan Bixley from 2020-04-30T09:00

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 ...

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Aroha’s Way - by Craig Phillips from 2020-04-30T09:00

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 Musi...

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Things in the Sea are Touching Me! - by Linda Jane Keegan from 2020-04-30T09:00

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 Schol...

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Ngā Mea kei rō Moana, e Whakapā mai ana! - Nā Linda Jane Keegan i tuhi. Nā Ngaere Roberts ngā kōrero i whakamāori from 2020-04-30T09:00

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 A...

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Greedy Cat - by Joy Cowley from 2020-04-30T09:00

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...

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The Jumbaroo - by Joy Cowley from 2020-04-30T09:00

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...

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The Great He He, Ha Ha, Ho Ho - by Apirana Taylor from 2020-04-30T09:00

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. Pro...

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Tā Daniel Hākari Matariki - Nā Rebecca Beyer rāua ko Linley Wellington from 2020-04-30T09:00

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...

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Mere and the Magical Manuka Bees - by Jasmine Kaa from 2020-03-30T09:00

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 Ak...

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Mere me ngā Pī Mānuka Tipua - Nā Jasmine Kaa. Nā Hone Morris i whakamāori. from 2020-03-30T09:00

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 kōhu...

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Hello Kikimo - by Jula Prakash from 2020-03-30T09:00

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...

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The Rabbit With Two Carrots - By Nathan Joe from 2020-03-30T09:00

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 Ree...

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Atareta and the Weta - by Moira Wairama from 2020-03-30T09:00

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 Mu...

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Atareta rāua ko Weta - Nā Moira Wairama i tuhi from 2020-03-30T09:00

  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 āwhi...

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What Will I Be Today? - Sick-Aiders from 2020-02-08T00:00

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...

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What Will I Be Today? - Robot Restaurant from 2020-02-08T00:00

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 th...

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What Will I Be Today? - Stop bugging me! from 2020-02-08T00:00

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 Wi...

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What Will I Be Today? - Soap Serpent from 2020-02-08T00:00

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 ...

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What Will I Be Today? - Doctor Esera's Surgical Gloves from 2020-02-08T00:00

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 challen...

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What Will I Be Today? - Sheep and Rescue from 2020-02-08T00:00

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 th...

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What Will I Be Today? - Cosmic Kauri and the Aliens from 2020-02-08T00:00

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...

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What Will I Be Today? - The Fearless Dragon from 2020-02-08T00:00

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 ...

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What Will I Be Today? - Jureggsic Park from 2020-02-08T00:00

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 Ky...

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What Will I Be Today? - World's first Sky Surfer from 2020-02-08T00:00

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 ...

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What Will I Be Today? - Washing Lions from 2020-02-08T00:00

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 Coh...

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What Will I Be Today? - Kung Foodle from 2020-02-08T00:00

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...

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What Will I Be Today? - Battle of the Bogies from 2020-02-08T00:00

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...

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What Will I Be Today? - Microphone Check from 2020-02-08T00:00

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 a...

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What Will I Be Today? - Are you ready to rock? from 2020-02-08T00:00

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 ...

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What Will I Be Today? - Ocean of Diamonds from 2020-02-08T00:00

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 Ro...

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Song of the River - by Joy Cowley from 2019-12-04T09:00

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 ...

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The Roadman Boogie - by Nikki Slade Robinson from 2019-12-04T09:00

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 Pres...

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Daniel's Matariki Feast - by Rebecca Beyer&Linley Wellington from 2019-12-04T09:00

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 sharin...

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There's a Pūkeko Dancing on the Old Dirt Track - by Lotte Wotherspoon from 2019-12-04T09:00

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 unfold...

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The Wetter the Better - by Emma Vere-Jones from 2019-12-04T09:00

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. ...

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The Little Cloud - by Beverly Burch and Elspeth Nicol from 2019-12-04T09:00

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 ne...

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Ruru on the Ramshackle Farm - by Lotte Wotherspoon from 2019-12-04T09:00

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 ...

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Nanny Mihi and the Bellbird - by Melanie Drewery from 2019-12-04T09:00

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...

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The Dragon Hunters - by James Russell from 2019-12-04T09:00

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 a...

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Doctor Grundies Undies - by Dawn McMillan from 2019-12-04T09:00

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 ...

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Moe Makes Music - with Jason Kerrison from 2019-11-11T09:00

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 Worksho...

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Moe Makes Music - with Michal from 2019-11-11T09:00

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 encou...

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Moe Makes Music - with Big Al Ammo from 2019-11-11T09:00

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...

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Moe Makes Music - with Emma Eden from 2019-11-11T09:00

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 s...

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Moe Makes Music - with Fern from 2019-11-11T09:00

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...

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Moe Makes Music - with Musical Island Boys from 2019-11-11T09:00

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 r...

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Moe Makes Music - with Sambora from 2019-11-11T09:00

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. Sa...

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Moe Makes Music - with Randa from 2019-11-11T09:00

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 son...

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Moe Makes Music - with Jess Hindin from 2019-11-11T09:00

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 sin...

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Moe makes Music - with Hollie Smith from 2019-11-11T09:00

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 ...

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Daniel's Matariki Feast - by Rebecca Beyer from 2019-10-24T09:00

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 beg...

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