Suzy & Friends
Join Suzy & Friends for a weekly slice of a kiwi kid’s life!
Sun, April 13, 2025
Holiday Fun!
We play a new game of Seven Questions with eight-year-old Blair, chat about Stephanie Thatchers's I'm an Inky Octopus, and make you think hard with a Brain-Teaser sent in by kids from St Mary's School. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, April 06, 2025
You Can Be a Comedian When You Grow Up!
Suzy chats to a comedian about their job, Princess and her unicorn Strengthus meet the crocodiles, and we challenge you to have a go at our game 'What's That Sound?' Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, March 30, 2025
Apples, Apples, Apples
The brain-teaser is about apples, apples, and more apples; Alex talks about the book Roo & Vladimir; and Codi helps us learn to say "I'm hungry" in te reo Māori. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, March 23, 2025
A Princess and a Unicorn
Simon Taylor, storyteller, has the first chapter in our new series, Princess & Strengthus the Unicorn; young Una reads her story about overprotective parents; and Maia, Blair, & Austin have a triple treat of jokes. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, March 16, 2025
We're Going to the Zoo
Stefan reads his story about a school visit to the zoo; Te'a, Elizabeth, and Hana are our kid comedians; and are you up for this week's brain-teaser challenge? It's a tricky one! Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, March 09, 2025
What Did the Chicken Say at the Library?
Book-book-book! Suzy reads us one, young Rhylee reads her story about Book Week, and Mitchell reviews a book too. Plus jokes, a brain-teaser, and the game 'What's That Sound?' Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, March 02, 2025
Woof-woof! Miaow! Tweet-tweet!
Our special guest is a vet who chats about her job caring for animals. Also, Marley talks about a book he read, and there are fun facts to make you smarter. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, February 23, 2025
Ka pai tō mahi!
We learn some te reo Māori with Codi, find out about the dinosaur zoo, and ask this brain teaser: 'Which instrument is the odd one out? Trumpet, flute, violin, harmonica, or tuba?' Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, February 16, 2025
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 Māori phrase in 'Cool to Kōrero,' and young Isaac answers seven questions. Not six. Not eight. Seven. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, February 09, 2025
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
Sun, February 02, 2025
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
Sun, January 26, 2025
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
Sun, January 19, 2025
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
Sun, January 12, 2025
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
Sun, January 05, 2025
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
Sun, December 29, 2024
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
Sun, December 22, 2024
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
Sun, December 15, 2024
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
Sun, December 08, 2024
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
Sun, December 01, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, November 24, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, November 17, 2024
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
Sun, November 10, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, November 03, 2024
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! Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, October 27, 2024
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? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, October 20, 2024
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! Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, October 13, 2024
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?) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, October 06, 2024
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! Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, September 29, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, September 22, 2024
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? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, September 15, 2024
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! Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, September 08, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, September 01, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, August 25, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, August 18, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, August 11, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, August 04, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, July 28, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, July 21, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, July 14, 2024
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.’ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, July 07, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, June 30, 2024
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?’ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, June 23, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, June 16, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, June 09, 2024
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'! Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, June 02, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, May 26, 2024
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! Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, May 19, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, May 12, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, May 05, 2024
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.' Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, April 28, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, April 21, 2024
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! Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, April 14, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, April 07, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, March 31, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, March 24, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, March 17, 2024
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?" Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, March 10, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, March 03, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, February 25, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, February 18, 2024
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'. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sun, February 11, 2024
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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Trailer · Wed, February 07, 2024
Introducing: 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. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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