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Ep 50You've Got to Be Joking!

The best jokes of the week are told by Sasha, Jayden & Zara, Maddison chats about Celia the Seagull, Suzy has fun facts about a stinky animal, and there’s a new brain teaser to challenge the organ of soft nervous tissue contained in your skull.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jan 19, 202519 min

Ep 49Bushwalks and Bike Rides

Young Levi talks about what he's been doing in the holidays, there are Fun Facts about animals with beaks, and you can play the world-famous-in-New-Zealand game 'What's That Sound? - He Aha Tera Tangi?'Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jan 12, 202519 min

Ep 48Bryan & Bobby Make a Splash!

Constable Bryan and police dog Bobby get ready for summer fun in the pool; Arabella tells us about a helicopter called Ellie Copter; Suzy has Fun Facts about the Web; and Indy reads her own special story, Kindness.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jan 5, 202523 min

Ep 47What Do You Call a Bear with No Teeth?

Elizabeth, Jamie, and Nathan have the best jokes sent in this week; you can have a go at our game with no prize, 'What's That Sound?'; and why are Persephone, Zinnia, and Atlas part of Fun Facts this week?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dec 29, 202417 min

Ep 46Can the Little Yellow Digger Save Christmas?

The Little Yellow Digger is back for a very special job, Constable Bryan and police dog Bobby are flying to Aussie, and Kristel, Alayna, Greer, and Tama have some creative Christmas gift ideas for mums.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dec 22, 202421 min

Ep 45Taihoa, e hoa!

It's Cool to Kōrero with Suzy Cato, the Gnomes have a very berry Christmas, and there are a bunch of kids with awesome Christmas present ideas for dads!Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dec 15, 202416 min

Ep 44What Do You Call Someone Who Sings at Christmas? Carol!

Bryan & Bobby have a mystery to solve: is Christmas really cancelled? There's a triple treat of jokes from Atarangi, Nathan, and Oriana, and Peter Gilderdale tells the story The Little Yellow Digger Saves Christmas.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dec 8, 202419 min

Ep 43Best Christmas Present Ever!

Trevor asks kids about the best Christmas present they ever got, we chat about Santa's Fireproof Knickers, Hatupatu gets into trouble with the bird woman, and Suzy finds out about reindeer.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dec 1, 202420 min

Ep 42Fa la la la laa!

Kairav talks about the book Greedy Cat's Christmas, Suzy has random Fun Facts and a Brain Teaser, and Trevor talks to kids about their favourite Christmas songs.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nov 24, 202421 min

Ep 41Kittens, Kiwi, and Kids Just Like You

Josh is a kid with a message for you, Tāne Mahuta calls a meeting of all the birds in the forest, and Suzy has Fun Facts about kittens. Miaow. Oh, and have a go at our game with no prize, 'What's That Sound?'Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nov 17, 202424 min

Ep 40Horses Go Neigh and Māui Slows the Sun

There's a story about how Māui slowed the sun, young Austin talks about a book called 'No Home for Wētā,' Gracie reads her story about horses, and there's a Brain Teaser sent in by a kid just like you.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nov 10, 202420 min

Ep 39Boom! Pop! Crackle! Fizz!

Jake's whānau lets off fireworks, Irene tells the story of Hinemoa & Tūtānekai, and Suzy sprints to the rescue with random Fun Facts about running!Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nov 3, 202420 min

Ep 38Kiwi Kid Comedians, Squeaky Sounds, and Cool to Kōrero

Play our world-famous-in-New-Zealand game 'What's That Sound?' and check out the youngest comedy talent in Aotearoa. Suzy has Cool to Kōrero, and what's up with Charlie the Crow?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Oct 27, 202423 min

Ep 37Waka, Wishes, and Elephants!

Listen to Irene tell the awesome story of Rata & the Totara Tree, make a wish with young Archie, and hear six-year-old Hazel read her story about elephants – she sure knows a lot about pachyderms!Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Oct 20, 202420 min

Ep 36Lots of Laughs and Buried Treasure

There are jokes from a trio of young comedians. Nour talks about the book ‘Who Took the Toilet Paper?’ by Amy Harrop, Suzy has Fun Facts, and the Little Yellow Digger finds something buried in the sand… (Is it the missing toilet paper?)Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Oct 13, 202421 min

Ep 35Diggers and Dinosaurs

Learn a new phrase with Suzy in our Cool to Kōrero segment. Listen to the story ‘The Little Yellow Digger & the Bones,’ and get your brain buzzing with a fresh brain-teaser. Ka rawe!Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Oct 6, 202419 min

Ep 34In the Sun and Looking for Clouds

The Little Yellow Digger has to make a trip to the beach, while Suzy has Fun Facts about ice cream. Seven-year-old William reads his story about going to buy a musical instrument, and Shanae reviews the book ‘Īhaka and the Unexpected Visitor’ by Kirsty Wadsworth.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sep 29, 202421 min

Ep 33Get Your Thinking Cap On

Listen for Callum’s brain-teaser and see if you can solve it. The Little Yellow Digger visits school, there’s a watery surprise, and we play our game What’s That Sound?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sep 22, 202415 min

Ep 32Knock, knock. Who's there? Bee. Bee who?

Bee careful! Tyla reads her story about rescuing a bee. Faith, Kovee, & Nathan have a triple treat of jokes, Suzy has ‘Cool to Kōrero’, and there’s a crisis at the zoo - time to call the Little Yellow Digger!Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sep 15, 202421 min

Ep 31Diggers, Pirates, and Brains! Oh my!

We begin reading one of Aotearoa’s most muddy book series, starting with the original Little Yellow Digger by Betty Gilderdale. Young Emily talks about the book The Rhyming Pirate, and Suzy has Fun Facts about Brains.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sep 8, 202419 min

Ep 30Episode 30

There are jokes from a trio of young comedians, Evie talks about the book Bumblebee, and Suzy reads the story That's Not Junk by Kiwi author Nicki Slade Robinson.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sep 1, 202424 min

Ep 29Episode 29

Learn a new phrase with our Cool to Kōrero segment, listen to Suzy read The Grandmothers of Pikitea Street, and find out about toys that were invented by accident.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Aug 25, 202423 min

Ep 28Episode 28

We challenge you to play our game with no prize, What's That Sound? Suzy reads the story The Messy-O-Saurus. There are jokes about undies, trunks, and vests with Tom E. Moffatt.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Aug 18, 202417 min

Ep 27Episode 27

See if you can solve this week's Brain Teaser, check out Fun Facts about noises, and listen to Suzy read the book The Chillout Chair by Jo Carson-Barr. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Aug 11, 202417 min

Ep 26Episode 26

Suzy reads Hickory Dickory Kick by Peter Millet. Kids Cody, Emma, and Harris tell their favourite jokes. Young Pryce talks about The Awhi Warrior.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Aug 4, 202422 min

Ep 25Episode 25

Tom E. Moffatt, who writes fun stories for kids, visits with some jokes. Liam talks about Goat on a Trampoline. Suzy reads the story It's Time to Go by New Zealand author Carol Duffy.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jul 28, 202416 min

Ep 24Episode 24

This week, Ethan talks about a book he’s just read, seven-year-old Devan reads her story My Most Loved Soft Toy, and Bryan and Bobby visit a farm.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jul 21, 202422 min

Ep 23Episode 23

Nine-year-old Matilda reviews the book Ming’s Iceberg, Constable Bryan and his police dog Bobby tell us how to keep warm in winter, and we learn a new te reo phrase in ‘Cool to Kōrero.’Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jul 14, 202417 min

Ep 22Episode 22

We ask kids Chloe, Devon, Shania, and Sarah, "What makes a good story?" There’s a triple treat of jokes, and ten-year-old Nina tells us what she thought of a book she’s just read called Out in the Moana.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jul 7, 202421 min

Ep 21Episode 21

Constable Bryan and his police dog Bobby have a story about how to stay safe in a flood, young Meg reads her story My Pet Dinosaur, and you can play the world-famous-in-New-Zealand game ‘What’s That Sound?’Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jun 30, 202419 min

Ep 20Episode 20

This week, we celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year. Suzy reads the story Colour the Stars, and young Sisi talks about the book Flit the Fantail & the Matariki Map. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jun 23, 202422 min

Ep 19Episode 19

Two seven-year-olds, Charlotte and Jackson, chat about friendship; young Millie talks about the book Dougal the Dancing Kakapō; and Police Constable Bryan and his trainee police dog Bobby have a story about winter colds and sniffles.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jun 16, 202418 min

Ep 18Episode 18

It's the final of our time-travel series as Ali & Gab meet adventurous aviator Jean Batten, Joshua reviews a book that features a funny bunny, and Alissa plays the game 'Seven Questions'!Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jun 9, 202424 min

Ep 17Episode 17

This week, Hamish talks about the book The Sc'ollarship Prize, kids talk about their friends, and Ali & Gab continue their time-travel adventures.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jun 2, 202422 min

Ep 16Episode 16

Young Ted talks about his new puppy, Charlotte, Travis, & Juliette are our guest joke-tellers this week, and you're invited to play 'What's That Sound?' - the game with no prize!Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

May 26, 202426 min

Ep 15Episode 15

We take a Tiki Tour Through Time with Ali & Gab and climb Mt. Everest, children talk about why it's cool to be a kid, and there are fun facts about bikes.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

May 19, 202419 min

Ep 14Episode 14

Emma, Nathan, & Coco have a triple treat of jokes, Ali & Gab travel back in time to a famous rugby match, and Cooper talks about the book That's What Dragons Do.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

May 12, 202424 min

Ep 13Episode 13

We start the time-travel adventure series starring 10-year-olds Ali & Gab. This week, they meet the world-famous-in-New-Zealand dolphin, Pelorus Jack, young Ayla talks about the book Starfish the Star, and seven-year-old Paige tries our game 'Playing Favourites.'Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

May 5, 202419 min

Ep 12Episode 12

In Suzy's Book Corner this week, Suzy reads Dawn McMillan's book I Need a New Bum, there are jokes from Kaia, Nathan, and Izzy, and six-year-old Ben reads his story about Disney movies.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Apr 28, 202422 min

Ep 11Episode 11

This week: Fun Facts about chickens, nine-year-old Riley talks about ANZAC Day and the book Violet's Scarf, and you have have a go at 'What's That Sound?', the competition with no prize!Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Apr 21, 202418 min

Ep 10Episode 10

Harry talks about a book he's just read called Sparrow Fart, Suzy reads the story The Sava Chair by Jo Carson-Barr, and Ted, Quinn, and Emma have the week's best jokes.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Apr 14, 202421 min

Ep 9Episode 9

Tamariki answer the question "If you could have a superpower, what would it be?", there are Fun Facts about elephants, and this week's story in Suzy's Book Corner is Bumblebee by Rachel Weston.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Apr 7, 202416 min

Ep 8Episode 8

Pedro, Emma, and Megan have a triple treat of jokes, Seagull Sid by Dawn McMillan is the book Suzy reads, and Trevor asks kids where he can find the Easter Bunny.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mar 31, 202423 min

Ep 7Episode 7

Suzy reads Carol Duffy's book Do Not Feed the Kea, you can play the game 'What's That Sound?', and eight-year-old Aston talks about friends.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mar 24, 202417 min

Ep 6Episode 6

It's the final, exciting episode of the space adventure Chad Awesomesauce and the Voyage to Voyager; young Maiwenn talks about a book she read called There are No Moa e Hoa... and Trevor asks kids, "If you had $100, what would you do with it?"Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mar 17, 202422 min

Ep 5Episode 5

Tamariki Aston, Molly & Sebastian share a triple treat of jokes; Suzy chats about carrots; six-year-old Olive reads her story about spiders; and Peter talks about the book Pelorus Jack​.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mar 10, 202419 min

Ep 4Episode 4

Play 'What's that Sound?' with Suzy (the competition with no prize); young Devan reads Room 5's 'Alliteration Poem,' and nine-year-old Sonatane talks about the book Lion Guards the Cake​.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mar 3, 202424 min

Ep 3Episode 3

The space adventure Chad Awesomesauce continues; five-year-old Olivia talks about Butterfly Creek; and Suzy has some amazing Fun Facts about tohorā - whales.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Feb 25, 202419 min

Ep 2Episode 2

Suzy talks to young Te'a about skateboarding; eight-year-old Cortina chats about the book The Messy-o-saurus; and kids tell their favourite jokes. Plus, Fun Facts and 'Cool to Kōrero'.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Feb 18, 202423 min

Ep 1Episode 1

Tune in for 'What's that Sound?', episode one of Chad Awesomesauce and the Voyage to Voyager, and nine-year old Lucy talking about learning a musical instrument.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Feb 11, 202420 min