No pillow, no bed. We hear from kids who live without

NZ has alarming levels of poverty as families struggle with the cost of living. Reporter Filoialii talks to one Auckland family about sticking together while facing hardship.

Eight siblings among 100,000 Kiwi kids living in poverty

Kasanita Latu sleeps without a pillow, using the couch edge instead.

Ōtara kids give Mozart a run for his money

Reporter Zelcius is at Due Drop Events Centre, where kids from South Auckland’s Sistema Aotearoa program are taking the stage with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

Don’t toss those fish heads in the bin, the eyes are the best part

Reporter Harper is at Papatūānuku Marae with the Kai Ika Project, where perfectly good fish heads and frames are saved from being dumped and given out for free to the community.

Kea Kids News: Kids in Ōtara are learning classical music for free!

Reporter Madison is at a rehearsal with Sistema Aotearoa, an organisation making classical music accessible to everyone by giving kids free violin and cello lessons. Video / KKN

Kea Kids News: Meet the next generation of Moriori

Reporter Zion interviews Moriori kids of Rēkohu (Chatham Island) about their proud ancestry, heritage, and culture. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Chatham Islands got talent!

Reporter Zion is chatting with the Chatham Islands’ own rock star, Ajay Peni Ataera about continuing an ancestral artistic legacy and creating a musical generation of Rēkohu kids.

Mau Rākau hits hard

Reporter Lexi-Anahera is at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku, where the tamariki are training in the traditional Māori martial art, Mau Rākau.

Kea Kids News: The Wiggles and Boogie Clan get down for Indian independence

Reporter Miley is with the tamariki of the Sanskriti School of Passion as they celebrate Indian Independence Day by putting on a spectacular dance show for Prime Minister Luxon.

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?