Kea Kids News

Reporter Winnie is at the Kumeū Hot Rods Festival where NZ Super Truck Racing is showing off their souped up semis. Video / Kea Kids News

Reporter Ihaia is at Lake Karapiro where the waka ama paddlers are racing their hearts out. But what does it take to make such a massive event happen? We find out.

Reporter Jeorgyna is at Makar Sankranti, a Hindu harvest festival in honor of the deity Surya featuring fierce kite battles, amazing food, and fun for the whole family!

A little rain can’t stop their need for speed! Reporter Hesher is at the City of Sails KartStars series, where Cadet ROK & Vortex MiniROK racers are leaving seniors in their dust.

Reporter Finlay is hanging with the Beauty School Dropouts at Kumeū Hot Rod Festival, where these rockabilly makeup artists are serving old school glam to the children.

What better place to find out how to become a waka ama champ than the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals? Reporter Ngapaea gets inside info from the professionals. Video / Kea Kids News

Reporter Finlay is at the Kumeū Hot Rod Festival, where 11-year-old Annella is combining her love of animals with her talent for jewelry by making bracelets for the SPCA.

Reporter Nyla is at Hello Japan, where the Land of the Rising Sun has come to the Land of the Long White Cloud with games, fashion, and even animation from Studio Ghibli.

Reporter Winnie is at the Kumeū Hot Rod Show where one of the youngest truck drivers in NZ and his monster baby, Kiwi Thunder, are crushing it. Video / Kea Kids News

A planned South Island rubbish burner would truck all of NZ’s trash to the township of Waimate. Reporter Delilah finds out why the kids of Glenavy think this plan stinks.

Reporter Ross has assembled a team of highly qualified Kea Kids News game-testers to try out the new LEGO Brick Life game. It’s being called a kids’ GTA, but is it any fun?

Piha is one of NZ’s most beautiful beaches, but also one of the most dangerous. Reporter Madison learns the rules of safe swimming so you and your mates can have an amazing summer.

Care Bears are gracing the Cordis! Throw on your glad rags and bring your politest appetite because reporter Maya is in Auckland city for a very special high tea.

Reporter Sierra and the St. Kilda Scouts introduce us to the Dunedin sea lions, who are making a stunning comeback thanks to years of conservation efforts.

Reporter Harriet is at Kelly Tarlton’s in Auckland where a new jellyfish exhibit brings you up close and personal with the lava lamps of the sea.

Reporter Rocco meets three sisters who are devastated to see their family’s racing legacy cancelled, and an animal rights advocate who believes it’s what’s best for the dogs.

Reporter Diego is at Sunday Blessings’ Community X-Mas Service in Freyberg Place, where guests and volunteers come together to share a holiday meal in the heart of Auckland.

Reporter Te Manawa is at Bellview Wetlands Reserve, where feeding eels, trapping pests, and planting native trees is all in a schoolday’s work.

Reporter Cash is hanging ten with 12-year-old Jordy, whose serious shredding is already winning competitions all over the island, and who has his sights set on the Olympic podium.

Kiri and Lou Rarararara! is coming out next year, but the animators are already hard at work. Reporter Alexandria is in the studio to see how they make movie magic.

Reporter Javanee is in Gore where 9-year-old Jack Butterfield is already publishing his own comic books, inspired by his school friends. Video / Kea Kids News

Reporter Nadav and his mates are in Whangārei, where Adrenalin Adventure Park has upcycled the vintage Waiwera Hot Pools slides just in time for your holiday. Video / Kea Kids News

12-year-old Yi-Ling Cao is one of the winners of the Spark Christmas Art Competition! Reporter Alexis and Yi-Ling see her vibrant Auckland billboard for the very first time.

That’s right, Kiwi kid favourite Badjelly the Witch is coming to TVNZ! Reporter Rosie finds out what it takes to draw and voice the hilarious characters at Mukpuddy Animation.

Reporter Te Whaiora and wingman Awatea are in Ponsonby, where the residents of Franklin Road are at it again with their yearly display of stunning Christmas cheer.

Where do Christmas trees come from? Why are treats left for Santa and his reindeer? Reporter Mark explores the meaning and origins of some favorite Christmas traditions.

Where does Santa go to holiday from the holidays? Reporter Quinn checks in with the big man ahead of the big day. Video / Kea Kids

Dog attack stats are off the chain and this new animal control team is doing something about it! Reporter Samridh talks to the dog catchers making your walk to school less scary.

Reporter Jimmy is at the Rev Rock and Hop in Lawrence, where the vintage cars are gleaming and the gearheads’ best burnouts have the audience gagging.

Reporter Jimmy is at the Rev Rock and Hop in Lawrence, where the vintage cars are gleaming and the gearheads’ best burnouts have the audience gagging. Video / KKN

Reporter Jua is at Fruitvale School on Yalda Night, where tamariki from the Peyvand Academy are recognizing the Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice with food, family, and fun.

Sam Whitelock has over 150 tests with the All Blacks, but reporter Finn’s quickfire quiz may be the hardest! Sam reflects on his career from the Lead On Purpose podcast studio.

Last minute Christmas shopping sorted! Reporter Isobella interviews Sarai, a South Island tamariki with a keen sense of commerce at only 7 years old. Video / Kea Kids News