
Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Car racing kids go up against the grown-ups
Reporter Rudhraaksh is at a North Harbour Radio Control Car Club race, where kids are hitting the track with radio-controlled cars that drive (and crash!) up to 80 kph.

Fairies take over Penrose!
Reporter Aisha visits a fairy wonderland that has sprung up in the heart of industrial Auckland, with an exclusive look behind the scenes with their 'Fairy Godmother'.

Kea Kids News: Marathon of mana! Tamariki build self-belief through cross country
Reporter Herikō is at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngaa Papaonekura, where tamariki from kura all over the motu are running their hearts out in cross country races.

Kea Kids News: The Murupara kids smashing it
Reporter Meretuahiahi is at Tu Taniwha Gym, where the Murupara tamariki are kicking, punching, and floor-is-lavaing their way to physical and mental toughness.

Kea Kids News: Tamariki in Te Aroha prepare for their Matariki show
Reporter Sarah-Jane is at Te Aroha Primary School, where the kapa haka group is learning a new waiata just in time to ring in Matariki. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: “Burnouts on the dairy farm? Heck yeah!”
Reporter Jahvarn is in Te Aroha where a local dairy farmer is giving the kids and the cows a show with a wild burnout competition. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: It’s a town filled with wild horses!
Reporter Martha and friends are in Minginui introducing us to their favourite four-legged neighbours, wild but friendly horses that have had free reign of the place since 1870.

Kea Kids News: Siren battles – “If you don’t like the noise, you’re too old”
It’s bike versus scooter as reporter Persaius is in Manurewa, where siren battlers are facing off to see who’s bumping the loudest and clearest sound. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Get up close with stranded albatross
Reporter Rufus has landed at The Nest Te Kōhanga, Wellington Zoo’s vet facility that’s getting storm-blown albatrosses back in shipshape to return to their ocean home.

Kea Kids News: 11-year-old is blazing up the track and breaking world records!
Reporter Joseph is in Hawke’s Bay, where Taradale kid Jack is celebrating after unofficially beating a world record for running a 5k race in Rotorua. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Kids are letting it rip at Auckland Beyblade Clash
Reporter Susie is at Auckland Beyblade Clash, a spinning top tournament where grown-ups are getting their Beys handed to them by some fierce kid competition.

Kea Kids News: Haka shows love for MPs facing suspension
Reporter Sinembali is on the Parliament steps, where supporters have turned out for 3 MPs facing possible suspension for their haka in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill.

Kea Kids News: Full immersion excursion for Te Kura Kārearea
Reporter Taiāria dives in as full-immersion after school/holiday programme Te Kura Kārearea gets the tamariki 'immersed' in the Rotorua Pools.

Kea Kids News: The new Lego masters are crowned at the Great Brick Competition
Reporter Sava is at the Great Brick Competition in Auckland, where kids are challenged to see who can build the most epic pads for their mini-figures. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: A social media ban? What do kids think?
Reporter Honor asks students about the proposed social media ban for under-16s. Will it cut down on bullying, and more importantly, how will they pass time in the bathroom?

Kea Kids News: Kid with one leg tears up the footie field
Reporter Marii is at the Halberg Games, where 8-year-old Cayden is showing off his soccer skills with the help of his artificial leg, Leggy.

Kea Kids News: Kids sneak behind the curtain at choir’s Mana Moana preview
Reporter Hatesa has an exclusive behind-the-scenes at a dress rehearsal for Signature Choir, as the singers gear up to fill the Spark Arena halls with gorgeous Pacific music.

Kea Kids News: Who knew a car race could be this cute?
These Mini-Z cars are smaller than your hand, but faster than your dad’s rust bucket. Reporter Clara is burning up the tracks with the racing pros of North Harbour RC Car Club.

Kea Kids News: Who knew a car race could be this cute?
These Mini-Z cars are smaller than your hand, but faster than your dad’s rust bucket. Reporter Clara is burning up the tracks with the racing pros of North Harbour RC Car Club.

Kea Kids News: 9-year-old hero saves McDonald’s crew
Reporter Israel interviews Harper, a kid who saw a McDonald’s playground catch fire and wasn’t lovin’ it. Find out how her quick actions saved everyone in the building!

Kea Kids: These girls turned up for sport, but left with a lifelong friendship
The Halberg Games isn’t just a fun event for kids Gemma and Jemma, it’s also an exciting reunion! Reporter Zoe catches up with the besties as they compete for their 3rd year.

These Gore kids are going old school
Reporter Lachie is at Hokonui Pioneer Village where tamariki are stepping back in time to find out how schoolkids lived at the turn of the century.

Is this the smartest 9-year-old in New Zealand?
Reporter Ray is in Wellington, where brilliant primary school kid Raymond is already blowing up the NCEAs, and even the American SATs!

Kea Kids News: Little boots, big dreams!
Reporter Grace talks to the Halton Hart Family Band, a group of 8 cousins who are gearing up to rock the New Zealand Country Music Festival with their original country songs.

Kea Kids: Kids learn to fly at stunt school
Meet Auckland’s newest action stars! Reporter Hailey is checking out a real-life stunt school where kids of all abilities are flying through the air and crashing through zombies.

Hip hop duos take precision and power to the World Champs floor
Reporter Marii is at the World Dance Crew Championships, where hip hop duos from all around the world, including Auckland’s En-Locked, are battling for medals and cash.

Kea Kids: Hip hop duos take precision and power to the World Champs floor
Reporter Marii is at the World Dance Crew Championships, where hip hop duos from all around the world, including Auckland’s En-Locked, are battling for medals and cash.

Kea Kids: What secret is this 1950 Cadillac hiding?
Reporter Carter is in Whangamatā where car collector Billy reveals what it took to get this custom 2-door 1950 Cadillac back on the road.

Kea Kids News: Possum’s on the menu for these massive crocs!
Zookeeping isn’t all butterflies, even at Butterfly Creek! Reporter Evie finds out what it takes to feed the meerkats, otters, and even NZ’s only saltwater crocodiles.

Kea Kids: Kid leaves wheelchair for rock wall
George won’t let a wheelchair keep him from the climbing wall! Reporter Angelina is at the Halberg Games, where kids with disabilities are taking adaptive sports by storm.

Kea Kids News: Kiwi kids react to the new Aotearoa Minecraft game
Reporter Kaleo and his crack Minecraft team are testing out Aotearoa Minecraft, a free game that features some of the most well-known locations from our own backyard!

Kea Kids News: Giant prehistoric footprint discovered
The moa might be extinct, but they’ve left an imprint! Reporter Sierra is at Magnificent Moa Day where experts are revealing their incredible 3.6 million year-old find.

Kea Kids News: En-Locked unlocks stardom at the World Dance Crew Champs
Reporter Angelina is in Auckland, where hip hop crews from all over the world are battling to see who’s the best. Aotearoa group En-Locked is in the house, let’s see how they do!