Kea Kids News

Reporter Finlay interviews Jack Smith, an inventor who can make a minibike out of just about anything! Check out Jack’s coolest new ride in action. Video / Kea Kids News

Reporter Jack is hitting the RNZ studio for some tips from radio announcing legend Nathan Rarere on interviewing sports stars and looking flash without breaking the piggybank.

Reporter/Manu Champ Brooklyn is at the Toka in Pipiwai, where the Manu Competition 2025 is in full swing. Brooklyn took her division in 2024, but who will dominate this year?

The Ōtara shops playground has been pulled down for public drunkenness! Reporter Richard investigates why leaders couldn’t kick them out and where kids can play now.

Reporter Moses and his mates take us on a tour of their life in rural Pipiwai, where bush to table is a way of life. Video / Kea Kids News

Reporter Finlay is at the Kumeū Hot Rod Festival where the Vaporiser, a funny car with the engine of a jet that spits out streams of fire, is chilling with pilot Steve Zahorodny.

Ewes in the news! Reporter Juliet is in Hinds, where the Shear for Life sheep-shearing drive is raising over $150,000 for charities with fresh fades for 3,000 sheep.

Reporter Winnie is at the Kumeū Hot Rods Festival where NZ Super Truck Racing is showing off their souped up semis. Video / Kea Kids News

Reporter Ihaia is at Lake Karapiro where the waka ama paddlers are racing their hearts out. But what does it take to make such a massive event happen? We find out.

Reporter Jeorgyna is at Makar Sankranti, a Hindu harvest festival in honor of the deity Surya featuring fierce kite battles, amazing food, and fun for the whole family!

A little rain can’t stop their need for speed! Reporter Hesher is at the City of Sails KartStars series, where Cadet ROK & Vortex MiniROK racers are leaving seniors in their dust.

Reporter Finlay is hanging with the Beauty School Dropouts at Kumeū Hot Rod Festival, where these rockabilly makeup artists are serving old school glam to the children.

What better place to find out how to become a waka ama champ than the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals? Reporter Ngapaea gets inside info from the professionals. Video / Kea Kids News

Reporter Finlay is at the Kumeū Hot Rod Festival, where 11-year-old Annella is combining her love of animals with her talent for jewelry by making bracelets for the SPCA.

Reporter Nyla is at Hello Japan, where the Land of the Rising Sun has come to the Land of the Long White Cloud with games, fashion, and even animation from Studio Ghibli.

Reporter Winnie is at the Kumeū Hot Rod Show where one of the youngest truck drivers in NZ and his monster baby, Kiwi Thunder, are crushing it. Video / Kea Kids News

A planned South Island rubbish burner would truck all of NZ’s trash to the township of Waimate. Reporter Delilah finds out why the kids of Glenavy think this plan stinks.

Reporter Ross has assembled a team of highly qualified Kea Kids News game-testers to try out the new LEGO Brick Life game. It’s being called a kids’ GTA, but is it any fun?

Piha is one of NZ’s most beautiful beaches, but also one of the most dangerous. Reporter Madison learns the rules of safe swimming so you and your mates can have an amazing summer.

Care Bears are gracing the Cordis! Throw on your glad rags and bring your politest appetite because reporter Maya is in Auckland city for a very special high tea.

Reporter Sierra and the St. Kilda Scouts introduce us to the Dunedin sea lions, who are making a stunning comeback thanks to years of conservation efforts.

Reporter Harriet is at Kelly Tarlton’s in Auckland where a new jellyfish exhibit brings you up close and personal with the lava lamps of the sea.

Reporter Rocco meets three sisters who are devastated to see their family’s racing legacy cancelled, and an animal rights advocate who believes it’s what’s best for the dogs.

Reporter Diego is at Sunday Blessings’ Community X-Mas Service in Freyberg Place, where guests and volunteers come together to share a holiday meal in the heart of Auckland.

Reporter Te Manawa is at Bellview Wetlands Reserve, where feeding eels, trapping pests, and planting native trees is all in a schoolday’s work.

Reporter Cash is hanging ten with 12-year-old Jordy, whose serious shredding is already winning competitions all over the island, and who has his sights set on the Olympic podium.

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.

Reporter Javanee is in Gore where 9-year-old Jack Butterfield is already publishing his own comic books, inspired by his school friends. Video / Kea Kids News

Reporter Nadav and his mates are in Whangārei, where Adrenalin Adventure Park has upcycled the vintage Waiwera Hot Pools slides just in time for your holiday. Video / Kea Kids News

12-year-old Yi-Ling Cao is one of the winners of the Spark Christmas Art Competition! Reporter Alexis and Yi-Ling see her vibrant Auckland billboard for the very first time.

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.

Reporter Te Whaiora and wingman Awatea are in Ponsonby, where the residents of Franklin Road are at it again with their yearly display of stunning Christmas cheer.

Where do Christmas trees come from? Why are treats left for Santa and his reindeer? Reporter Mark explores the meaning and origins of some favorite Christmas traditions.