News 2 Me is coming back, but... it's got a new name! News 2 Me is coming back, but ... it's got a new name! Your weekly news podcast is now called In Case You Missed It/ICYMI... because, y'know, we don't want you to miss the things that matter. Otherwise, it's the same combo of the big news of the week plus a rundown that helps you make sense of the news and issues around it. All in just five minutes. In Case You Missed It is news made for you... not for adults/the olds/best...
Mar 19, 2023•44 sec
Crushes, dates and big loving feelings, it's a special one for our final episode of the season. As you get older, you'll begin to develop strong emotions. So what does that feel like and what are the challenges? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Oct 28, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Māori values and traditional customs give us guidelines on appropriate way of doing things. What are the do's and don'ts? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Oct 21, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 29
How do we deal with the feelings we have when things don't go our way? Learning to cope with disappointment - and honing your resilience - are really important life skills. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Oct 14, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Why are people trying to stop possums, rats, ferrets and stoats from weaselling their way into our gardens, forests and mountains? We look at what conservationists, local groups and families are doing to reduce threats to our native species. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Oct 07, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Self-made content that goes global is big business. From livestreams to vlogs and TikToks, dancing, singing or cooking - the possibilities are endless. How do people get in on the act? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 30, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 26
The clocks go forward this weekend, which may mean one less hour of sleep, but also the start of days that stay lighter, later. So why do we have daylight savings? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 23, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Fifty years ago supporters presented a petition to parliament, which led to te reo Māori becoming an official language of Aotearoa. We look at the history of why te reo use fell, and how it has once again been revitalised. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 16, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This time we're looking in depth at climate change, what's causing it, what the consequences are and what we can do to fight it. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 09, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 23
What is non-binary and what does it mean to be transsexual? Trans and gender diverse people can face challenges but one way we can help is by recognising a person's 'pronoun' - such as he, she or they. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 02, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 22
More than 70,000 people have signed a petition for a name change to Aotearoa - and there are those who are more attached to New Zealand. We look at how those names came about and why people feel so strongly about them. What's in a name? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Aug 26, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In the middle of winter bugs, rains and winds, settle down for some laughter therapy... So why is laughter actually good for you? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Aug 19, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 20
What's the buzz about bees? This week we will have a round-up of the news and in this week's explainer we look at what role bees play in biodiversity. It's World Honey Bee Day next weekend and there's a lot to love about these stinging, buzzy insects. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Aug 12, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Place names matter and many Māori place names have great meaning. Let's take a moment to think about those meanings and about why correct pronunciation is so important. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Aug 05, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Photoshop, Facetune, airbrushes, filters - there are SO many options for altering and adjusting digital images. But are we editing our appearance too much? And what impact does it have? Photoshop, Facetune, airbrushes, filters - there are SO many options for altering and adjusting digital images. But are we editing our appearance too much? What impact does it have? And whose standards are we trying to live up to? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details...
Jul 29, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Do you ever look to the night sky and wonder how vast is space? Space - there's a lot of it out there! The part we live in, the Milky Way, is just one of a billion galaxies. As we begin to explore space, the possibilities for discovery are literally endless! Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Jul 22, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 16
What's good? Howzit? What's up and Churrrr! It's time to get some education on the origins of some 'Choice as' sayings. Here in Aotearoa, we have a long list of slang words and phrases. Slang is usually specific to a certain area, region or country. In fact, you might not even notice that you are using slang and you may be causing confusion for people from overseas! Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details...
Jul 15, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Across the world, different countries have different objects, foods, animals and people that have become iconic to them. In New Zealand, we call this Kiwiana. Our icons are made up of all the weird and wonderful quirky things from years gone by that contribute to our nation's pop culture. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Jul 08, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Taxes - this episode is all about money, money, money! You may know how your family buys things, but how does the Government pay for what it does? Who pays your teachers and buys the things to build hospitals and roads? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Jul 01, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Mānawatia a Matariki! The first official Māori celebration to be made a public holiday in Aotearoa and we're here to tell you what it's all about. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Jun 24, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The metaverse is the term for a collection of virtual worlds. - It is a universe of computer-simulated environments that provide an alternate reality for humans to explore. But will some people enjoy the Metaverse so much that they will prefer these alternate realities over real human to human interaction? Let's find out! Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Jun 17, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Besties, buddies, pals and bros! We are looking at friendships, what makes good ones, why they matter and what happens when we hit challenges. We build a large range of friendships as we grow up and each new friend shares a different chapter of our lives. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Jun 10, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Viruses are so tiny that you can't see them when they spread, they can travel via a sneeze or a cough and they can linger on surfaces. So how do we fight them? In this episode we look at why we get sick and how our immune system steps up to protect our bodies. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Jun 03, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Fake news - what is it? How do we spot it? Why do people put out information that is not correct? What is click-bait and why do we fall for it? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
May 27, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 8
When we're feeling stressed or anxious, how can we make sense of our feelings? The answer: mindfulness! When you're feeling stressed or anxious, how do you make sense of your feelings and improve your mood? In this episode of ICYMI, we're talking about mindfulness; how we can make ourselves feel better and how breathing can help us focus and calm down. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details...
May 20, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Plastic! It's in our homes, our oceans and filling up our landfills, but how big of an issue is it? Let's find out! Watch a video segment from the episode here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
May 13, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Puberty! What is it, why does it happen and what can we do to make it easier? What's happening to my body? In this episode of ICYMI, we're talking about puberty; what is it, why does it happen and what can we do to make it easier? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
May 06, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Hey dreamers - wanna learn a little something about those crazy visions your brain makes while you sleep? Let's get into it! Watch a video segment from the episode here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Apr 29, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 4
It's Anzac weekend - and sadly war is in the news a lot at the moment. So we'll be looking in depth at the causes of war and what we can do to help encourage peace. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Apr 22, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 3
It's Easter weekend! As well as our news bulletin, there's lots of chocolate eggs to be hunted down. When better to look at sugar? Watch a video segment from the episode here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Apr 15, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 2
