Best of Storytime RNZ
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Stephanie the Stick Insect - by Shannon Williams
8 Nov 2021Told 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… Read more Audio
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Boris the Borer - by Shannon Williams
8 Nov 2021Told 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
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Raewyn the Huhu Grub - by Shannon Williams
8 Nov 2021Told 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… Read more Audio
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Gavin the Tunnelweb Spider - by Shannon Williams
8 Nov 2021Told 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
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Wiremu the Worm - by Shannon Williams
8 Nov 2021Told 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
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Suzy the Southern Ant - by Shannon Williams
8 Nov 2021Told 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… Read more Audio
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Tāwhaki and the Three Baskets of Kūmara - by Jeffrey J. Addison
1 Nov 2021Told 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.
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Tānenui-a-rangi and the Eyes of Tāwhirimatea - by Jeffrey J. Addison
1 Nov 2021Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare
Tānenui-a-rangi is jealous of Matariki, the brightest star in the sky made up of the eyes of his brother; he will do anything to prove… Read more Audio
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Tamarereti and the Star Seeds - by Jeffrey J. Addison
1 Nov 2021Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare
When Tamarereti steals a taniwha's star seeds, he finds out that his purerehua is useful for more than just luring and catching kaimoana… Read more Audio
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The Breath of the Wind / Ko Te Hā o Te Hau - by Jeffery J. Addison
1 Nov 2021Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare
Hineraukarauri goes on an adventure, collecting feathered friends along the way to join her as she flies on the breath of the wind. From… Read more Audio
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The Tangled Tails - Pt 1 - by Jeffrey J. Addison
1 Nov 2021Told by Jeffrey Addison.
The epic tale of the twin water beings-te Taniwha Nunui and the Rainbow Serpent-and how they changed Aotearoa and Australia forever. From Toro Pikopiko Tales Volume 1.
For… Read more Audio
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The Tangled Tails - Pt 2 - by Jeffery J. Addison
1 Nov 2021Told by Jeffrey Addison, Peter Kaa, and Te Whaitaima Te Whare
The epic tale of the twin water beings, te Taniwha Nunui and the Rainbow Serpent, and how they changed Aotearoa and Australia forever… Read more Audio
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My Imagination - by Pauline Cartwright
30 Apr 2020Told 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
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The Four-legged Bird - by Apirana Taylor
30 Apr 2020Told 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.
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Te Manu Waewae e Whā - Nā Apirana Taylor i tuhi
30 Apr 2020Nā 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… Read more Audio
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Song for Gran - by Apirana Taylor
30 Apr 2020Told 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.
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Tiki and the Tui - by Apirana Taylor
30 Apr 2020Told 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… Read more Audio
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Tilly’s Mouse Shoes - by Janice Marriott
30 Apr 2020Told 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.
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I'm Very Scary - by Murray Reece
30 Apr 2020Told 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… Read more Audio
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Māui, Sun Catcher - by Tim Tipene
30 Apr 2020Told 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.
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Māui ,Te Kaihao i te Rā - Nā Tim Tipene. Nā Rob Ruha i whakamāori
30 Apr 2020Ko 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.
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How Māui Fished Up the North Island - retold by Donovan Bixley
30 Apr 2020Māui'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… Read more Audio
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Te Hīnga Ake a Māui - He mea kōrero anō nā Donovan Bixley
30 Apr 2020Ko 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
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Aroha’s Way - by Craig Phillips
30 Apr 2020Told 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
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Things in the Sea are Touching Me! - by Linda Jane Keegan
30 Apr 2020Told 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
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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
30 Apr 2020Ko 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… Read more Audio
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Greedy Cat - by Joy Cowley
30 Apr 2020Told 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… Read more Audio
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The Jumbaroo - by Joy Cowley
30 Apr 2020Told 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… Read more Audio
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The Great He He, Ha Ha, Ho Ho - by Apirana Taylor
30 Apr 2020Told 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.
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Tā Daniel Hākari Matariki - Nā Rebecca Beyer rāua ko Linley Wellington
30 Apr 2020Ko 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… Read more Audio
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