Kea Kids News: NZ’s foremost vacuum expert is only 11 years old!

Reporter Pippa is getting the dirt from Elliott, a Christchurch kid whose incredible knowledge of all things vacuum cleaner will have your head spinning and your house spotless!

Kea Kids News: These puppies went from the rubbish bin to rescued

Reporter Daisy is at Saving Hope Foundation, where Janine and her band of professional puppy cuddling kid volunteers rescue dogs who have been dumped all across the city.

Kea Kids News: Silver Ferns coach Chatham Islands kids

Reporter Shylar is on lovely Rēkohu, where Silver Ferns Remi Kamo and Maia Wilson are showing the kids some netball skills, and for Remi to connect with her Chathams roots.

Kea Kids News: Kiwi kids’ aquabot skills take them all the way to the USA

Reporter Indi is splashing around with Team Dot Bot, a group of Christchurch tamariki who have just returned from a worldwide aquabot competition in Washington DC.

Kea Kids News: Go from garbage to gorgeous and save the planet!

Reporter Mylah-Rose is at Eye On Nature 2025, a fashion show where kids can win big bucks using recycled materials to make stunning garments that will blow your socks off.

Kea Kids News: Is ChatGPT the new imaginary friend?

A new study has found that 23% of kids are using AI as friends, but how do they stack up to the real thing?! Reporter Inaya finds out what NZ tamariki think of ChatGPT besties.

Kea Kids News: Bluey and Bingo are taking over Bunnings!

Reporter Billie is hanging out with her besties Bluey and Bingo, who are visiting Bunnings all over New Zealand for DIY workshops. But she has to find them first! Video / KKN

Kea Kids News: Who’s gonna fill the boots of Ron Williams?

Reporter Charlie is catching some serious rugby at the J5 Ron Williams Invitational Tournament, where North Harbour and Auckland teams are battling their way to the coveted cup.

Kea Kids News: What do kids think about open plan classrooms?

The government is shutting the door on open plan classrooms, but is that a good thing? Reporter Inaya gets the good, the bad, and the noisy from NZ students themselves.

Pocket puppies! We love rats, and now you will too

Did you know rats make great pets? Reporter Nikolaius is at A Rat’s Tail Rattery, a rescue in Auckland where rats are living the dream while waiting for their forever homes.

What’s a U.S. President doing at this kura?

Reporter Loyalty is at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku, where the tamariki are tending the chickens and gardens with the help of George Washington himself.

Kea Kids News: It’s a guinea pig beauty pageant!

Reporter Harriet is at the Auckland Cavy Club Winter Championship, where kids are combing, coiffing, and cuddling their guinea pigs’ way to Best in Show. Video / KKN

Is this park about to ban off-leash dogs? Ruh roh!

Reporter Kitana is at Monte Cecilia Park, where neighbourhood kids are banding together to protest a new leash rule targeting their four-legged-friends. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Which one of these kids is NZ’s next billionaire?

Reporter Zoe is at the Kids Only Market, where budding entrepreneurs are making cool things and selling their gently used items to make some serious bucks. Video / KKN

Smoked eel from creek to table on Great Barrier Island

Reporter Korah-Leigh and her mates are serving up supper! From the creek, to the smoker, to the plate, Aotea tamariki show us how smoked eel is done right. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Little legends reel in big fun on Great Barrier Island

Reporter Essie is at Tight Lines, a fishing competition just for kids on Great Barrier Island, where they’re catching their own fish and chips. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Pound puppy parade!

These puppies are looking for a home through the Auckland council, and Reporter Harvey is along for a pack walk. Video / Kea Kids News

Tree-planting Olympics! Who will take the gold?

Reporter Aiden is at the Olympian Tree Planting Challenge, where Olympians and local kids are battling it out to see who can plant the most trees to restore Papakura streams.

Kea Kids News: 11-year-old makes magic with AI

Reporter Stella is hanging out with Harley, an Auckland kid who has developed an incredible talent for prompting artificial intelligence to create beautiful works of art.

Tamariki KickStart their day by sharing breakfast

Reporter Cuba visits KickStart Breakfast, a programme in over 1,500 schools across Aotearoa where tamariki & rangatahi can get some kai before heading off to class.

Look Mum, no carbon! Biking to school to save the planet

Reporter Angelina is at Stanhope School, where the Wednesday Challenge has tamariki winning prizes and the fight against climate change by biking to school.

Kea Kids News: The small rugby player making big moves

One to watch! Reporter Ollie is in Rotorua, where 12-year-old Kyro’s physical size is no match for his talent, tenacity, and dedication on the rugby field. Video / Kea Kids News

Kid songwriters battle it out for the 2025 Kōkako Award

Reporter Athena interviews this year’s Kōkako Award finalists! Which amazing kid will take the top prize for performing their original song at the Children’s Music Awards?

Kea Kids News: Come get your free kai! As long as you like pork

The pig hunt is on! For reporter Layton and his mates on Great Barrier Island, free food is all around if you’re willing to run for it. Video / Kea Kids News

Roblox decoded

Reporter Nikolaius is at Skill Samurai where kids are taking control, creating original Roblox games with the power of coding.

Everything is awesome on World Play Day!

Kindness Collective says kids should play more, and we agree. Reporter Louie is at Westfield Newmarket, where tamariki are celebrating World Play Day with epic LEGO builds.

Kea Kids News: Drones make Matariki even brighter in Rotorua

Twinkle twinkle little drone! Reporter Kanoa is in Rotorua, where the Aronui Arts Festival and 300 of its best drone friends take to the skies to tell magical Matariki stories.

Kea Kids News: Lone Kauri kids beat the sun to ring in Matariki

Who needs sleep when it’s Matariki? Reporter Jules and his mates are celebrating together with a pre-dawn bonfire, plus stories and songs with Matua Pita.

Museum exhibit shows off tamariki weaving skills

Reporter Elinor is at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, where Māori artist Maureen Lander has teamed up with local Taranaki kids to weave an incredible and meaningful exhibition.

Taranaki kid’s love of animals helps her through cancer treatment

Reporter Aniella interviews Annabelle, an amazing kid recovering from a brain tumour with the help of her therapy pets.

The first tamariki to enter the West Auckland Creative Hub

Reporter Te Rongopai joins students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku to be the first kids to tour the amazing new Te Puna Creative Hub.

Kea Kids News: Are Italian brain rot memes really rotting kids’ brains?

Bombardiro Crocodilo! What is brain rot, and how are kids using AI to be smarter? Reporter Mason investigates the good, the bad, and the confusingly hilarious.