Kea Kids News

Reporter Taiāria dives in as full-immersion after school/holiday programme Te Kura Kārearea gets the tamariki 'immersed' in the Rotorua Pools.

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Reporter Ray is in Wellington, where brilliant primary school kid Raymond is already blowing up the NCEAs, and even the American SATs!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

The gloves are on the other fists! Reporter Lachie is ringside in Gore as Mea Motu’s 10-year-old coach Zen Peach warms up for his own first official boxing match.

It’s dogs only at this pool! Reporter Freddie is at Point Erin Pools, where golden retriever Ollie is celebrating his birthday with Bark NZ and 50 of his best golden friends!

Reporter Aaliyah-Jai interviews Hone Hillman, a 9-year-old with cancer, as he organises a garage sale to fund a trip to see his cuzzies. Video / Kea Kids News

Two different fires have marred Māngere Mountain in the past few months! Reporter Kaitoa heads to a Love Your Maunga event, bringing people together to support Te Pane o Mataoho.

Don’t bin those fabric scraps, Rover’s birthday is coming up! Reporter Milla is at Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre, where upcycling workshops teach kids to make cool stuff.

Reporter Finlay is flipping out with Azaria Tai, an 8-year-old gymnast who has already conquered the region. Up next, the world!

Reporter Penelope is at the Lost Dog Disco, a spectacular light and sound installation for people and their favourite four-legged friends to rock out.

Reporter Tom is at the Beach Hop with drifting legend Fanga Dan and Carter, a lucky local fan who gets to go for a fang.

Reporter Filoialii hops back in time, to discover the secret history of the Easter Bunny, and how other favourite Easter traditions evolved through the years and across the world.

Reporter Hayden is at the Silverdale Rugby Club Junior Muster, where players are tackling the new season with a massive obstacle course and fundraising for new gear.

What does it take to do real life Minecraft? Reporter Theo heads to a Hokitika gold mine, where these Steves are sustainably sourcing and smelting their way to riches.

Reporter Alana interviews 12-year-old siva afi dancer Mathias about the big business he’s created, 3D-printing Samoan jewellery to fund his fireknife dreams.