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What to feed your kids these holidays
Quick and healthy snacks to keep young ones happy and fuelled this summer.

Kiri and Lou feature film behind-the-scenes secrets revealed!
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.

Mum’s horror after unexpected find in Kmart dollhouse
The product is currently being sold in New Zealand stores.

Kea Kids News: Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new Badjelly the Witch tv series!
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.

Auckland couple welcome son after baby daughter’s Kabuki syndrome death
An Auckland couple who lost their 4-month-old daughter to a rare congenital disorder have welcomed a baby boy this Christmas. Video / Sylvie Whinray

My 10-year-old son hit a girl on the school bus. What do I do?
Their 10-year-old son is usually kind and loving, so why did he hit another kid?

Can mindful gifting for children help their learning and growth?
Nurture your child's development while fostering joy and curiosity long after Christmas.

'Wonderful legacy': 'Mr Fixit', 86, donates quirky novelty bikes
Lex Spencer has donated seven novelty bikes to Ecomatters in Auckland.

Opinion: Spreading the love of Santa Claus can do your kids more harm than good
OPINION: Every Christmas, children are told a jolly, elderly man will come to visit them.

It’s all about giving it a go and feeling like a winner, no matter what
Weet-Bix TRYathlon has been inspiring kids for over 30 years

Opinion: Hey Disney, can you please stop killing parents?
OPINION: Mufasa could have lived. They all could have lived.

How do I support my teen’s new gender identity when I’m struggling with it?
A self-proclaimed LGBTQ+ ally struggles after their 13-year-old came out as non-binary.

Broadcaster Kevin Milne on his best role yet
The former Fair Go presenter is "besotted" with his grandchildren.

Kindergarten on the way for a little town that's growing up fast
What used to be a quiet holiday and retirement spot is growing into a big town.

'Worst breakdown ever': Meet the Kiwi family travelling the world in a van
'By the time Riley had turned 1, he’d been to 37 countries.'

It's official, Bluey is coming to NZ
The popular pup will visit Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.

Only 1 in 7 children are meeting global health guidelines, study finds
Kids are not moving as much as they should be, impacting healthy growth and development.

How much will school holidays hit your pocket?
Hanging out with the kids? For some Kiwi parents, school holidays do not come cheap.

Sigma is in, slay is out: the new slang words (and why your kids don’t want you to use them)
Nothing screams 'How do you do, fellow kids?' like trying to use their slang.

Eight things to do during the school holidays
Get creative, see a 3D film, try volunteering or visit the zoo.