Suzy & Friends

Suzy & Friends

RNZ

Join Suzy & Friends for a weekly slice of a kiwi kid’s life!

A Kiwi Went to Sea, Sea, Sea. But Why?

A Kiwi Went to Sea, Sea, Sea. But Why?

Suzy reads a story by award-winning Kiwi author Peter Millet, Codi teaches us a new Maori phrase in 'Cook to Korero,' and young Isaac answers seven questions. Not six. Not eight. Seven.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Feb 16, • 23:49

What Does a Police Officer Do?

What Does a Police Officer Do?

Special guest Constable Bryan Ward pops in for a chat, a naughty penguin follows the fish, and there's our world-famous-in-New-Zealand game 'What's That Sound?'Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Feb 9, • 20:05

What a Lovely Smile You Have!

What a Lovely Smile You Have!

The very handsome and clever Bryan & Bobby talk about compliments, young Mason reads his story about all the things he likes, and Suzy tells us why smiling is good for your health.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Feb 2, • 21:02

What's Inside a Police Car?

What's Inside a Police Car?

Bryan & Bobby take you inside a police car, Hazel has a tricky brain teaser, and Zakhar tells you what he thought of the book ‘Remarkable Animal Stories from New Zealand and Australia’.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jan 26, • 17:56

You've Got to Be Joking!

You'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, • 19:28

Bushwalks and Bike Rides

Bushwalks 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, • 19:50

Bryan & Bobby Make a Splash!

Bryan & 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, • 23:40

What Do You Call a Bear with No Teeth?

What 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, 2024 • 17:08

Can the Little Yellow Digger Save Christmas?

Can 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, 2024 • 21:15

Taihoa, e hoa!

Taihoa, 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, 2024 • 16:40

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

What 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, 2024 • 19:53

Best Christmas Present Ever!

Best 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.

Dec 1, 2024 • 20:08

Fa la la la laa!

Fa 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.

Nov 24, 2024 • 21:30

Kittens, Kiwi, and Kids Just Like You

Kittens, 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, 2024 • 24:29

Horses Go Neigh and Māui Slows the Sun

Horses 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.

Nov 10, 2024 • 20:26

Boom! Pop! Crackle! Fizz!

Boom! 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!

Nov 3, 2024 • 20:16

Kiwi Kid Comedians, Squeaky Sounds, and Cool to Kōrero

Kiwi 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?

Oct 27, 2024 • 23:47

Waka, Wishes, and Elephants!

Waka, 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!

Oct 20, 2024 • 20:54

Lots of Laughs and Buried Treasure

Lots 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?)

Oct 13, 2024 • 21:02

Diggers and Dinosaurs

Diggers 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!

Oct 6, 2024 • 19:50

In the Sun and Looking for Clouds

In 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.

Sep 29, 2024 • 21:05

Get Your Thinking Cap On

Get 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?

Sep 22, 2024 • 15:39

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

Knock, 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!

Sep 15, 2024 • 21:21

Diggers, Pirates, and Brains! Oh my!

Diggers, 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.

Sep 8, 2024 • 19:24

Episode 30

Episode 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.

Sep 1, 2024 • 24:22

Episode 29

Episode 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.

Aug 25, 2024 • 23:24

Episode 28

Episode 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.

Aug 18, 2024 • 17:01

Episode 27

Episode 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.

Aug 11, 2024 • 17:57

Episode 26

Episode 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.

Aug 4, 2024 • 22:13

Episode 25

Episode 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.

Jul 28, 2024 • 16:35

Episode 24

Episode 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.

Jul 21, 2024 • 22:02

Episode 23

Episode 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.’

Jul 14, 2024 • 17:17

Episode 22

Episode 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.

Jul 7, 2024 • 21:02

Episode 21

Episode 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?’

Jun 30, 2024 • 19:53

Episode 20

Episode 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.

Jun 23, 2024 • 22:32

Episode 19

Episode 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.

Jun 16, 2024 • 18:06

Episode 18

Episode 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'!

Jun 9, 2024 • 24:49

Episode 17

Episode 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.

Jun 2, 2024 • 22:56

Episode 16

Episode 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!

May 26, 2024 • 26:13

Episode 15

Episode 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.

May 19, 2024 • 19:49

Episode 14

Episode 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.

May 12, 2024 • 24:08

Episode 13

Episode 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.'

May 5, 2024 • 19:55

Episode 12

Episode 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.

Apr 28, 2024 • 22:23

Episode 11

Episode 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!

Apr 21, 2024 • 18:45

Episode 10

Episode 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.

Apr 14, 2024 • 21:01

Episode 9

Episode 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.

Apr 7, 2024 • 16:55

Episode 8

Episode 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.

Mar 31, 2024 • 23:27

Episode 7

Episode 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.

Mar 24, 2024 • 17:28

Episode 6

Episode 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?"

Mar 17, 2024 • 22:32

Episode 5

Episode 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​.

Mar 10, 2024 • 19:09

Episode 4

Episode 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​.

Mar 3, 2024 • 24:08

Episode 3

Episode 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.

Feb 25, 2024 • 19:28

Episode 2

Episode 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'.

Feb 18, 2024 • 23:36

Episode 1

Episode 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.

Feb 11, 2024 • 20:31

Trailer: Suzy & Friends

Trailer: Suzy & Friends

Suzy Cato and Trevor Plant present a podcast made for kiwi kids. Based on the award-winning Suzy & Friends radio show it features audio stories, kids talking about books, tamariki telling jokes, Fun Facts, and lots more. Tune in for a new episode every Monday.

Feb 6, 2024 • 1:17

Switch to the Fountain App