What if your next doctor’s visit was on a boat? Kea Kids News reporter Oliver gives us a tour of his home on a massive hospital ship that travels around to provide medical care to folks who need it most.
Possums are wreaking havoc on native plants, but one high school program provides credits for getting rid of them! Kea Kids News reporter Carmen interviews kids in the program to find out what they’re learning, and how much fun they’re having in the process.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a…cheerleader? Kea Kids News Reporter Lucy is at South Island Show Offs, an annual cheerleading competition in Nelson where kids yell, jump, and flip their way to the top spot. Video / Kea Kids News
Ngāti Pōneke Young Māori Club has been bringing Māori culture to audiences since 1937 and the newest generation of performers is ready to set the stage on fire! Kea Kids News reporter Reid takes us backstage at the Matariki Ahi Kā event in Wellington, where the tamariki prepare for the show. Video / Kea Kids
Students at Tangiteroria Enviroschool are learning kaitiakitanga of the delicate eco-system surrounding them, and having a lot of fun doing it! Kea Kids News reporter Carmen takes us on a tour. Video / Kea Kids News
10-year-old Drake Zhu has already won the Pokemon North America International Championships, and his next stop is Japan! Kea Kids News reporter Damon interviews Drake about his favourite cards, and training for the world’s stage. Video / Kea Kids News
A brand new Māori circus school has come to Auckland, and they just put on their first show! Kea Kids News reporter Popai takes us behind the scenes and we find out from the performers what circus arts bring to other aspects of life. Video / Kea Kids News
The Jurassic World by Brickman exhibit has roared onto the Wellington waterfront with a terrifying T-Rex, astonishing stegosaurus, and so much more! Kea Kids News reporter Ruby finds out what other dino-fans think. Video / Kea Kids News
We’re headed to the field where the All Blacks are gearing up for the Rugby Championship. Kea Kids News reporter Ian gets in the media scrum and finds out what it takes to make the World Cup squad. Video / Kea Kids News
There’s a brand new Barbie in town, and she’s representing kids with Down syndrome! Kea Kids News reporter Tilly and her friends give us their reviews of the new doll and how it feels to see a Barbie who looks more like them. Video / Kea Kids News
Adults say these are the best toys of the season, but kids will be the judge of that. Kea Kids News reporter Hanna and some of the top toy experts in the country put them to the test!
What if your next fashion inspo came from your rubbish bin? Kea Kids News reporter Rose takes us to Eye on Nature Wearable Arts, an annual competition where kids design eye-popping, eco-friendly garments to win a cash prize for their school!
Barbie fever is hitting New Zealand, but who’s got the biggest collection? Kea Kids News reporter Helani takes us to Patsy Carlyle’s Pink Palace to bask in the Barbie glow. Video / Kea Kids News
There’s a brand new wetsuit in town, and the material is so strong, not even a shark can bite through it! Kea Kids News reporter Bailey interviews the inventor and we see how it holds up to a real shark bite. Video / Kea Kids News
Every year on the 14th of July, French folks all over the world celebrate the French Revolution with Bastille Day. Video / Kea Kids
Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni has just received her malu, a traditional, sacred Samoan tatau, or tattoo. Video / Kea Kids
Every year, Muslims from all over the world take a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, called Hajj, and participate in a series of rituals in remembrance of the events of Prophet Ibrahim’s life. Kea Kids News reporter Izzah and her classmates at IQRA School in Auckland take us inside their recognition of Hajj, and the things they practise to prepare for their own pilgrimage someday.
Te Rongopai “Popai” Curreen-Tukiwaho is an Auckland playwright, and he’s also a kid! Kea Kids News reporter Ibee interviews Popai about his family’s Matariki traditions, and we see an animated special of Popai’s latest work, Hiwa-i-te-Rangi: The Wishing Star. Video / Kea Kids News
Te Rongopai “Popai” Curreen-Tukiwaho is an Auckland playwright, and he’s also a kid! Kea Kids News reporter Ibee interviews Popai about his family’s Matariki traditions, and we see an animated special of Popai’s latest work, Hiwa-i-te-Rangi: The Wishing Star. Video / Kea Kids News
Kids are the stars on Children’s Sunday in this Tongan church. Video / Kea Kids
Sibling rivalry ignites the dance floor on KPA Battle Squad. Video / Kea Kids
Kawakawa family creates roadshow to spread love for their culture. Video / Kea Kids
Kiwi actress Thomasin McKenzie is taking Hollywood by storm and now, with the organisation So They Can, she’s using her success to keep some very special Kenyan students in school! Video / Kea Kids News
In 1879, Ngāti Toa Rangatira chief Wiremu Nera allowed a mata ora, or life mask, of his face to be created by a German scientist, who then went on to sell the life mask without permission. Kea Kids News reporter Ruby interviews Te Awatea, Wiremu Nera’s great-great-granddaughter, about how it feels for this extraordinary taonga to be returned to his family. Video / Kea Kids News
Grab your milk jugs and vomit bags because the hottest chilli peppers in the world are going down the hatch in Auckland’s annual Chilli-Eating Challenge! Kea Kids News reporter Isobel takes us inside the scorching competition. Video / Kea Kids News
10-year-old Latiyah Takimoana’s baby sister isn’t the only one who loves to hear her sing- TikTok videos of her soothing baby Lyricah with waiata have racked up millions of likes! Kea Kids News reporter Ohomairangi talks to Latiyah and finds out what it’s like to be TikTok famous. Video / Kea Kids
The young artists at Māpura Studios use multiple techniques to express their creativity, and now their work can be seen by the masses! Kea Kids News reporter Shaza interviews Daniel and Harriet, two kids with pictures on display at Mairangi Arts Center, about why they love their art club. Video / Kea Kids
Armageddon draws incredible Auckland artists. Video / Kea Kids
The long-awaited gorgeous new building is complete at Onehunga Primary, and we’re there to help celebrate! Kea Kids News reporter Sylvie takes us to the festivities and finds out how the open classrooms are ushering in a new way of learning.
Students in Ōpōtiki had an unexpected holiday this week, as the tangi for a Mongrel Mob leader brought an influx of gang activity and safety concerns. Kea Kids News reporter Nandi has an exclusive with kids who’ve had to put their learning on hold.
When the Aperahama-Kopa whānau wanted to enrol their tama-ariki Manga Tangaroa into a full-immersion preschool, they learned there was nothing accessible for him, so they built one! Kea Kids News reporter Kaainga takes us to the puna and we meet some of the incredible kids learning there. Video / Kea Kids News
Caity Lotz, an American actress who plays White Canary in DC’s Arrowverse is visiting Aotearoa for the first time! Kea Kids News reporter Winter has an exclusive interview with Caity from Armageddon, and learns how her background prepared her to play the perfect superhero. Video / Kea Kids News
National primary school kapa haka competition Te Mana Kuratahi may not be until October, but tamariki across the country are already hard at work preparing! Video / Kea Kids News