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Best of Storytime

Dive into a treasure trove of the greatest children's stories and songs from New Zealand. Ngā pūrākau me ngā waiata nā Aotearoa.
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Episodes

3 Fleas in a Submarine

Episode 1: Heart. The journey begins. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jul 01, 20239 minEp. 135

3 Fleas in a Submarine

Episode 2: Lungs. Now, on to the Lungs. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jul 01, 20237 minEp. 134

3 Fleas in a Submarine

Episode 3: Brain. Into the Brain. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jul 01, 20236 minEp. 133

3 Fleas in a Submarine

Episode 4: Blood. Now into the Bloodstream. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jul 01, 20238 minEp. 132

3 Fleas in a Submarine

Episode 5: Kidneys. Seeping into the Kidneys. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jul 01, 20237 minEp. 131

3 Fleas in a Submarine

Episode 6: Liver. Sliding into the Liver. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jul 01, 20238 minEp. 130

3 Fleas in a Submarine

Episode 7: Eyes. Now, in the blink of an eye. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jul 01, 20237 minEp. 129

3 Fleas in a Submarine

Episode 8: Stomach. Have you the Stomach for this? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jul 01, 20239 minEp. 128

Cat Crush – by Norman Bilbrough

For kids - Oscar the cat loves Tim so much, it's embarrassing. Told by Matt Whelan. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Feb 24, 20239 minEp. 127

Kites by Judith Holloway

For kids - Danielle and Jason learn about flying traditional kites, ancient kauri trees and kereru. Told by Calvin Tuteao. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Feb 17, 202311 minEp. 126

On the Right Path by David Hill

For kids - Nat and Nadia are twins who don't always get along. Nadia gets upset when Nat ruins her drawing. Told by Timothy Bartlett. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Feb 10, 20235 minEp. 125

Takeaway Dog by Norman Bilbrough

For kids - Nick's dog, Phil, gets lost... and eats and eats. Told by Matt Sunderland. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Feb 03, 20238 minEp. 124

Hine's Rainbow (Part 2 of 2) by Judith Holloway

For kids - Ruby creates a memorial garden for her sister, Hine. A sad story for older children. Told by Helen Pearse Otene and Jasmine Wiki. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jan 27, 202310 minEp. 123

Hats Off by David Hill

For kids - The twins are put in charge of a stall selling caps. Told by Timothy Bartlett. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jan 13, 20235 minEp. 121

Grandma McGarvey Takes a Dive by Jenny Hessell

For kids - 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! Told by Elizabeth McRae. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jan 06, 20235 minEp. 120

Dirt Is Freedom by Norman Bilbrough

For kids - Joe's ambition in life is to have really stinky feet. Told by Barnie Duncan. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dec 30, 20226 minEp. 119

Pakaru Piano by Judith Holloway

For kids - Uncle Mainey doesn't want to take the old piano to the dump. Told by Erina Daniels. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dec 23, 202212 minEp. 118

Fishing Fame (Part 3 of 3) by Melanie Drewery

For kids - Max and Dan get help from Mr Peterson at the aquarium and he calls their parents too. Told by Simon Leary. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dec 16, 202212 minEp. 117

Fishing Fame (Part 2 of 3) by Melanie Drewery

For kids - 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. Told by Simon Leary. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dec 09, 202213 minEp. 116

Fishing Fame (Part 1 of 3) by Melanie Drewery

For kids - 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. Told by Simon Leary. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dec 02, 202211 minEp. 115

Letter by Letter by David Hill

For kids - Nat and Nadia write letters trying to have the other taken away. Told by Campbell Simpson and Ruby Urlich. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nov 25, 20225 minEp. 114

What Say We by Judith Holloway

For kids - Two girls dress up so they can enter a competition just for boys. Told by Rena Owen. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nov 18, 20227 minEp. 113

The Real Neat Soccer Team by Norman Bilbrough

For kids - 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? Told by Brooke Williams. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nov 11, 202210 minEp. 112

Manukura the White Kiwi by Joy Cowley

For kids - 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. Told by Maria Walker. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Oct 28, 20225 minEp. 111

Why Grandad Cut His Queue by Christine Chan-Hyams

For kids - A bittersweet story about being Chinese in New Zealand in the early 1900s. Told by Gary Young. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Oct 14, 20229 minEp. 110

Speak Up by David Hill

For kids - Ben is nervous about performing his speech in front of the class. Told by Michael Trigg. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sep 30, 20226 minEp. 108

The Tree Climber by Jenni Francis

For kids - Marty is the best tree climber in the neighbourhood - that is, until Nikki comes along. Told by Jack Buchanan. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sep 23, 20226 minEp. 107

Nobody Knows Where No Go Goes by David Somerset

For kids - No-Go is a big fluffy tortoiseshell cat who lives at Te Apiti station, but nobody really knows where No-Go goes. Told by Davina Whitehouse. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sep 16, 202211 minEp. 106

The Journey by Robin Nathan

For kids - Godwits in Alaska prepare to migrate to Aotearoa, New Zealand for the winter. Told by Grant Tilly. Produced by Prue Langbein. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sep 09, 202210 minEp. 105
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