Kea Kids News
Young hero gets the surprise of her life
Reporter Teia is on a secret mission at Te Rapa Primary School, where one super awesome kid’s good deeds have caught the attention of an international charity foundation!
Hip hip poo-ray, it’s World Toilet Day!
Reporter Noelle is down in the dumps at Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant to get to the bottom of what happens to our poo when it goes down the loo.
Kea Kids: Round of a-paws for these pampered pups bringing the holiday cheer
Reporter Jessie is at the Barking Mad Dog Show, where pooches of all sizes and shapes, are showing off their skills and ugliest Christmas sweaters. Who will take the top treat?
Touch rugby tournament unites Pasifika tamariki
Reporter Diego is at Pacific Cup Touch 2024 where teams representing six island nations make their countries and their tūpuna proud.
Spectacular show brings Rongowhakaata history to the stage
Reporter Rongokako interviews the cast of Ruku I Te Pō, Ruku I Te Ao, an epic play about the history of Rongowhakaata Iwi, told through song and dance.
Spectacular show brings Rongowhakaata history to the stage
Reporter Rongokako interviews the cast of Ruku I Te Pō, Ruku I Te Ao, an epic play about the history of Rongowhakaata Iwi, told through song and dance.
Kea Kids News: Polish kids celebrate escaping Hitler 80 years ago
80 years ago, hundreds of Polish kids settled in Pahiatua to escape World War II. Reporter Isla interviews some of those former children at an event celebrating their journey.
Seaweed pies are all the rage in this town, but what do kids think?
Reporter Manaia is in Te Puia Springs, where a brand new pie flavour is capturing the taste buds of locals and tourists alike!
Puppies of the ocean! Would you pet a stingray?
Reporter Francis is at Dive Tatapouri where the stingrays have come out to play! Get up close with these friendly fishes and learn what to do if they turn up on your next swim.
Kea Kids News: 5-year-old’s first-ever haircut is helping cancer patients
Reporter Mason is along for Tayla's her first-ever haircut before it’s shipped off to become a wig for someone who needs it. Video / Kea Kids News
Kea Kids News: There’s plenty to be proud of at the biggest Poly Proud Night ever!
Reporter Anaya is at Poly Proud Night, where Potter’s House Church is raising the roof with singers and dancers from all over the South Pacific! Video / Kea Kids News
Kea Kids News: Fireworks have a hilarious history, but they’re not fun for everyone
Love them or hate them, Guy Fawkes fireworks are here! Reporter Laynie learns some surprising facts and we meet a kid with some good reasons to dread this time of year.
Kea Kids News: Trick or treat, smell my feet! Wait, what does that even mean?
It’s spoooooky Halloween! Reporter Eve has got the witch’s brew on how Halloween traditions got their start, and why we say trick or treat! Video / Kea Kids News
Kea Kids News: Pole-vaulting over a giraffe? Here’s how to get started!
Reporter Noelle is at AUT Millennium, where pole-vaulting Olympian Olivia McTaggart and high-flying coach Hannah reveal the secrets to reaching incredible heights.
Kea Kids News: Kids are coding epic futures brick by brick with LEGO
Reporter Coby is at Bricks 4 Kidz, where science and art collide with explosive possibilities! Video / KKN
Kiwi kids light up Tāmaki Makaurau for Diwali
Reporter Rohan is at a massive celebration in Aotea Square for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, where seriously talented kids are wowing the crowd with dances from Punjab.
Kea Kids News: 7-year-old’s first footprints in the sand
Rocco has lived with cerebral palsy since he was born, but now an operation has given him the ability to walk! Reporter Eve finds out what’s ahead as he strides into the future.
Kea Kids News: See what this $1.6 million Super Soaker can do
Dame Judi Dench may be the leading lady of the red carpet, but Judy Drench rules the tarmac! Reporter Grace takes Napier Airport’s hottest new fire truck out for a spin.
Kea Kids News: Boats on wheels? This sailing sport will blow you away
Reporter Amie is in Hawke’s Bay where a family of sailors is taking their talents to the sand. Is blokarting the next America’s Cup? Video / Kea Kids News
Kiwi kid leaves David Walliams stunned, ‘shocked to the core’
Reporter Huxley interviews one of the world’s best children’s book authors, David Walliams, about life, love, and chicken nuggets.
Kea Kids News: Trying takes the gold at Try Games 2024
Reporter Maddie is at Try Games 2024, where for the first time ever students from Auckland special schools are going for gold at their very own Olympics!
Kea Kids News: Parents driving you up the wall? Try speed climbing!
Kiwi kids aren’t as active as we used to be. Reporter Eddie is hanging out with some Olympic athletes to find out if speed climbing is the answer.
Kea Kids News: Te Reo Māori Scrabble is a game-changer
Reporter Miria is at an Auckland event recognizing World Homeless Day, where a special game aims to break down barriers for te reo Māori-speaking homeless.
Kea Kids News: Skateboarding girls are dropping in on Iron Awareness Week
Reporter Madison is at Birkenhead Skateboard Park where these girls are learning the importance of iron in their diet and air under their wheels. Video / Kea Kids News
Kea Kids News: The secrets to becoming a Wiggle, revealed!
TikTok star Wiggles Tsehay, John, and Captain Feathersword take a tour break to chat with reporter Huxley about pizza, dancing, and advice for Wiggle-wannabes. Video / Kea Kids
American illustrator is drawing on memories for kids’ art workshop
Reporter Mackenzie talks to American artist Gary Baseman, who’s in Taupō to honour a very special person and help tamariki stay connected to lost loved ones through art.
Worms are the superheroes of soil, and their superpower is… poo?
Reporter Kadie dons her finest worm poo-counting lab coat and helps out the scientists at Hill Labs, where they’ve created the world’s first test to count earthworms in soil!
Kea Kids: Taumatua and tamaliki celebrate Tuvalu Language Week in style
The Tuvaluan language isn’t the only thing worth celebrating about this island nation! Reporter Tepae takes us on a tour filled with singing, dancing, and most importantly… food!
Kea Kids: Au revoir, France! Tamariki help reclaim the haka Guiness World Record
In Aotearoa, the haka is where the heart is! Reporter Pania is at Eden Park, where thousands of Kiwis have come together to bring the haka world record home where it belongs.
Kea Kids News: Marwin’s Māngere Mountain model is a masterpiece
When Marwin needed some art inspiration, he found it close to home! Marwin and reporter Kiyaan bring the mini maunga to life with the help of a little science. Video / Kea Kids
Kea Kids News: Is this 10-year-old New Zealand’s next David Tua?
Kele is punching above his weight with boxing videos on TikTok, and now he’s getting ready for his first fight! Reporter Willow gets some training tips. Video / Kea Kids News
Kea Kids: Sienna and Ben Boyce are NZ’s coolest father/daughter duo
What will Sienna Boyce be when she grows up? Hopefully less embarrassing than her dad Ben! Reporter Kate talks to Sienna about her new podcast When I Grow Up, on IHeartRadio.
Kea Kids News: It’s messy mayhem at the Junior Tough Guy & Gal Challenge!
Everyone knows Kiwi kids are tough as nails, but can they keep their shoes on? Reporter Sean is at the frontlines of the slipperiest, slidy-est, stinkiest race in Aoteaora! V / KKN