Heart-surgery hero tackles first TRYathlon!

Reporter Lily meets Jake, who shares his inspirational journey from a major heart operation, to race day victory at the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon

Northcote school gets colourful for a cause

Reporter Cato finds out why teachers are throwing dye at kids, and how Northcote’s Colour Run is raising big money, with students choosing how to spend it!

Kea Kids News: Hamilton lights up for the holiday season

Reporter Ella hits Harrowfield Drive in Hamilton to discover what’s spreading festive cheer all over the neighbourhood.

Kea Kids News: New Zealand's deadliest Christmas disaster!

Reporter Ethan uncovers the shocking true story of what happened the night before Christmas, when a volcano, a mudslide, and a devastating train wreck collided.

Kea Kids News: We review the hottest toys of the season!

Reporter Eve is in the studio with a panel of experts testing out the top trending toys gifted by Farmers.

Kea Kids News: Christmas desserts that ‘sleigh!’

Reporter Angelina is in the kitchen as kids whip up some Christmas classics, but will they rise to sweet success or be left with a sticky mess?

Kea Kids News: Why Ōtara is winning Christmas this year

Reporter Sarai visits the Ōtara Block Christmas Lights to find out why the neighbourhood is shining with more than just community spirit and the best mango otai in town!

Kea Kids News: Small school, big show!

Reporter Rua is behind the scenes at Lone Kauri for a performance that will bring down the house! Expect strange and wonderful characters and a few mischievous backstage moments.

Kea Kids News: Sretan Božić! Celebrating Christmas Croatian-style

Reporter Hjalmar visits the Croatian Cultural Society of New Zealand, where Christmas comes alive with festive performances, dancing, and vibrant traditional outfits.

Kea Kids News: Meet Santa's special helpers at The Joy Store

Reporter Amelia meets Santa's festive friends from The Kindness Collective, the team dedicated to spreading Christmas joy to everyone! Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: A very cavy Christmas: guinea pigs compete for glory!

Reporter Asia meets some of the cutest (and most competitive) cavy’s in the country! From festive outfits to grass-eating showdowns, see what it takes to be a winning guinea pig!

Kea Kids News: Young leaders take the stage at Te Mana Kuratahi 2025

Reporter Hawaiki goes behind the scenes as emerging Māori performers from Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano and Ngā Huiarau o Kawakawa show how they keep their culture alive.

Kea Kids News: Kicking down barriers: meet the kids redefining football

Reporter Abdullah is pitchside, commentating on Adaptive football - a space where every kid has a shot to learn, play and shine.

Kea Kids News: Backstage with Bluey and Bingo!

Reporter Daniel scores a VIP pass to the Farmers Santa Parade, heading behind-the-scenes to Bluey and Bingo’s after-party for dancing, magical elves, and an interview with Santa!

Real-life Ponysitters Club at the Royal A&P Show

Reporter Willow saddles up at the Elizabeth Millear Cup to see which junior rider will reign in the ring! From velvet helmets to elegant equestrian ensembles, it's a real pony club

Ready… Set… Gurn! Show Us Your Silliest Face!

Reporter Clementine is at the Victorian Heritage Celebration Oamaru, investigating some wildly bizarre expressions. Who will be crowned craziest face at the gurning competition?

Kea Kids News: No shoes, no saddle, no limits: seven-year-old rides bareback toward big dreams

Reporter Huntah saddles up to meet Ochea — a TikTok sensation known for riding his horse Sparky like it’s a 5-gear turbo car, and gathering the freshest local kai for his whānau.

Kea Kids: Who gets to flip the big switch?! Giant Christmas tree lights up Tamaki Makaurau!

Reporter Rocco joins the crowd as one lucky tamariki gets to flip the switch and light up Te Manaaki, dazzling spectators and spreading festive Christmas magic across the city.

Kea Kids News: Do you have what it takes to be a rescue hero?!

Reporter Aniella races into action at the Rescue Exhibition, where fearless kids test their bravery on emergency challenges with real-life firefighters. Video / KKN

Kea Kids News: The kids and critters that rule the Royal A&P show

Reporter Ava meets the noble Kiwis and their fancy farmyard subjects bringing the Royal A&P show to life. Find out why they’ve got the barnyard buzzing… but watch out for the poo!

Hawaiian waka welcomed by the tamariki of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei!

Reporter Tu Maia races in as Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrive after 80,000km at sea! He discovers how the crew use whetū, wind, paddles and ancient knowledge to navigate.

The day the sky turned orange! What these kids witnessed up close at the Tongariro wildfires

Reporter Euka meets the courageous kids whose family holiday turned near disaster, as one of Aotearoa’s biggest bushfires burned dangerously close to their camp.

Kea Kids: Let it rip! Aotearoa’s biggest Beyblade battle!

Reporter Ananya checks out Aotearoa’s first Beyblade Nationals, where kids vs the adults in the ultimate spinning showdown.

Kea Kids: Special schools go all out for the ultimate playdate!

Reporter Harper is live at Try Play, where kids of all abilities are jumping, bouncing, and making new friends.

Kea Kids: The dress that won her free breakfast for a whole year!

Reporter Piper meets the girl whose Weet-Bix-made wardrobe helped her cat-walk away with the ultimate tasty prize…

Kea Kids: Kiwi Jiu-Jitsu champs take down bullying!

Reporter Emme meets the fighters who went from being pushed off the playground to winning big on the world stage - using Jiu-Jitsu to build confidence and beat bullying.

Kea Kids: WARNING: Mega fans are going wild for the KPop Demon Hunters’ singalong!

Reporter Xavier meets the fans going crazy for singing, dancing and big demon hunter energy. Find out why the KPop Demon Hunters’ singalong is turning cinemas into mini concerts!

Yodelling star bucks grown ups off the stage

Reporter MJ heads backstage to learn the secret of yodelling from a rising Kiwi country star! But can she hit the high notes and beat the adults at the country music competition?

Skaters are learning new tricks (and treats!) for Halloween

Reporter Noah drops in on Happy Skate School’s Halloween session, where the crew show off new moves, skater tricks and team spirit in creepy costumes.

Big mana and pūkana! Pembroke Oamaru’s first ever school kapa haka performance

Reporter Pippa meets the talented tamariki of Pembroke School Oamaru. Fresh from Polyfest, they perform their first school kapa haka and show off their best pukana!

Kea Kids News: All aboard the Pacifica! The terrifying new pirate ship at Rainbow’s End

Reporter Jubilee is at the grand opening of the Pacifica, the thrilling new ride at Rainbow’s End! But are the kids brave enough to board?

Kea Kids: Handball-A-Thon serves up half a million dollar finale for KidsCan

Reporter Missionare is at Eden Park where Jordan from How To Dad, and Jono, Ben, and Megan from The Hits are playing 24 hours of handball raising big bucks for kids in need.