New ZealandKea Kids News: Kids invent brand new ice cream flavoursThe Duck Island Flavour Creators competition is back and the winners are raising big bucks for their schools! Kea Kids News reporters Leah and Lydia interview winners Ezra and Simone about their ice cream inspirations and we get an exclusive tour of the Duck Island factory to see where the magic happens. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Feast your eyes on $100 million worth of the finest cars in NZ, all for a good cause!What do you get when you cross an Aston Martin Valkyrie, a Lamborghini Countach, and a Starship? A whole lot of money! Kea Kids News reporter Quinn takes us to the Starship Supercar Show, which is raising a boatload of cash for sick kids to get the care they need. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Te Kuiti kid harnesses the power of the mullet to support mental health It’s tough to know what to do when you’re being bullied, but for one kid the answer is fundraising! Kea Kids News reporter Phoebe interviews 10-year-old Jaxon and his friends about joining the Blonde Mullet Brigade and raising money for other bullied kids. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Kid mushers and their sled dogs race for gloryOn Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, and… Spot? Kea Kids News reporter Dallas takes us to the Wanaka Sled Dog Festival in beautiful Cardrona Valley, where dozens of mushers and their canine companions are blazing the track in the only sled dog race on snow in New Zealand. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch27 Sep 01:46 AM
New ZealandKea Kids News: One of these Rotorua tamariki could be the next Rena Owen or Temuera Morrison! At the Bay of Plenty Actors Studio, tamariki use improvisation and character development to boost their confidence and develop their creativity. Kea Kids News reporter Hinemoa talks to her friends about the art of acting and their career aspirations. Video Kea Kids NewsWatch27 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandKea Kids: How do you spell ‘Because’? New music video helps kids learn tricky words!Let’s face it, spelling can be tough! But rocking out could be the key to help sight words stick in your brain. Kea Kids News reporter Nina jams with one musical family who are creating songs to help kids learn things in a different way. Video / Kea KidsWatch21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Nelson kids INSPIRED to return to schoolTruancy is a big problem in New Zealand, but what if there were ways to make school more fun? Kea Kids News reporter Aria heads to the Cawthron INSPIRE Festival in Nelson, where kids are ditching the desks and learning just how cool STEAMS subjects can be. Video / Kea KidsWatch21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Youth shine at Cook Islands weightlifting competitionIt’s suns out, guns out as fitness buffs from all over the Pacific compete at the Aitutaki Liftoff. Kea Kids News reporter Maina takes us to the Cook Islands, where the annual weightlifting competition has just added a Youth category! Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Going to hospital is not usually fun and games, but some adults are trying to change thatFor some grown ups, playing is serious business! Kea Kids News reporter Indigo speaks to the Starship Play Specialists and shows us how they’re making things easier for brave kids like her and her friends. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Why do kids ram raid, commit violence, and steal cars? We ask themIn a Kea Kids News exclusive, reporter Pedro talks directly to two of New Zealand’s most violent young offenders who were facing a life of crime, and how Snapback Boxing in Palmerston North is helping them turn their lives around. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: School’s kiwi pinched, and it’s all caught on camera! May Road Primary’s much-loved stuffed kiwi bird was a very special gift, but a man has broken into the school and stolen it. If you have any information about this crime, please have a grown-up call 105. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Rata and his favourite beats get rubbish off the streetsRata Taiwhanga patrols Auckland suburbs pushing his Waste Waka, a special trolley that combines his love for dope tracks with his war against litter. Kea Kids News reporter Maeve catches up with Rata and the kids at Waikowhai Intermediate as they beautify their community. Video / Kea KidsWatch12 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKea Kids: Māori tamariki lands the lead role in a Disney movieMānuera Mānihera is the newest Disney star in Aotearoa and he’s coming to you live from beautiful Kawakawa! Kea Kids News reporter Te Wani has an exclusive interview with Mānuera about what it’s like to play Miguel in Coco Reo Māori, and what he found in common between the Mexican culture and his own. Video / Kea KidsWatch12 Sep 05:00 PM
SportKea Kids News: 8 year-old coach is the secret to Mea Motu’s titleEvery boxing champ has an amazing trainer in their corner, but only Mea Motu has Zen Peach! Kea Kids News Reporter Eliana takes us ringside to watch Zen in action as Mea wins again. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch07 Sep 11:20 PM
EntertainmentKea Kids News: 10 year-old Kiwi kid wins New York City street dance competitionStacy '8Face' Meng is back from New York City, where she popped, locked, waacked, and crumped her way to the top, winning Youth Division - All Styles at Step Ya Game Up 2023. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch07 Sep 11:16 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is in the Kea Kids hotseatPrime Minister Chris Hipkins loves dad jokes and sausage rolls, but did he bring any for us? Straight from the 9th floor of the Beehive, Kea Kids News reporter AJ asks the burning questions ahead of the big election! Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Theatre show for kids puts the spotlight on te reo MāoriTe Haerenga a Hoiho is a brand new play that incorporates te reo Māori words into some big fun, and it may be coming to your school soon! Kea Kids News reporter Aria goes backstage with the cast. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Strike Percussion has been crashing schools for over 25 yearsIf you want the smashingest, bangingest drum show in town, look no further than Strike Percussion! Kea Kids News reporter Imogen takes us to a Strike show where the kids are learning all the coolest ways to make a racket. Video / Kea kids Watch31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: The Wiggles learn some Te Reo Māori as they tour AotearoaThe Wiggles just finished their latest New Zealand tour! Kea Kids News reporter Riley sits down with youngest female Wiggles Tsehay and Lucia to talk about their favourite dance moves and even teaches them to say a proper Kiwi hello. Video / Kea KidsWatch31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Kiwi boys won’t be bullied out of their love for balletBoys at Convergence Dance Studios in Christchurch have discovered a serious love for ballet, and are also breaking some serious stigma! Kea Kids News reporter Amos interviews the littlest leapers and tries to perfect his plié. Watch29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Queenstown kid skier raises big bucks for cancer researchThere’s only one thing Lochie Win loves more than skiing, and that’s raising money for the Cancer Society. Lucky for us he’s winning at both! Kea Kids News reporter Coco hits the slopes and learns what’s inspired his big adventures. Watch29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Milton kid braves the waves to save his little brotherWhen 14-year-old Kalya saw his little brother Kithmi swept out to sea by 3-metre swells, he sprang into action and saved his life. Video / Kea Kids Watch24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Dunedin kids are souping up to smash the speed recordThe current New Zealand landspeed record is 364.5 kph, but Ross Forsyth and Skillsec students are working on a car that aims to blow that record away. Kea Kids News reporter Jensen has an exclusive look under the hood and gets to hear GQDZLA roar! Video / Kea KidsWatch24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Te Anau residents take the Polar Plunge in styleIt’s winter again, and that means it’s time for residents of one South Island town to dress up in their finest and take a freezing plunge into the lake. Kea Kids News reporter Aylee interviews the plungers about their tradition and the depths they’ll go to raise money for school camp. Watch22 Aug 09:29 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: The best in Pacific music hit the blue carpetYou don’t have to live on a tropical island to know how hot Pacific music is, and some of the most incredible entertainers are gathered to be recognized at the Pacific Music Awards. Kea Kids News reporter Lopeti has a front-row seat and a backstage pass for all the glitz, glamour, and excitement! Video / Kea KidsWatch22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Chicken attacks are a thing of the past for Motatau tamarikiRaising chickens hasn’t been all it’s cracked up to be for kids at Motatau School. Kea Kids News reporter Maareikura investigates what keeps killing their beloved chooks, and the tamariki work together to build a safe, new coop. Video / Kea KidsWatch17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Hokitika tamariki learn the heritage of their pounamuWhere does pounamu come from? Bonz N Stonz Carving Studio in Hokitika is dedicated to teaching west coast kids how to carve pounamu, and the story behind the gorgeous greenstone. Kea Kids News reporter Bree’arna takes us along to their workshop. Video / Kea KidsWatch17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Blenheim kid makes big business crafting cordials11-year-old Devon Marshall is the youngest business kid in Blenheim, making refreshing cordials in his own kitchen that you can find on store shelves! Kea Kids News reporter Shayna visits Devon and gets a peak at the process. Watch15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Exclusive interview with trailblazing artist Jacob DombroskiAward-winning actor and dancer Jacob Dombroski doesn’t let anything hold him back! Kea Kids News reporter Rosie talks to Jacob about his latest show, and how he deals with bullies and tough times. Watch15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Fijian students give us an exclusive tour of their beautiful islandMalolo is a small island near Fiji, with all the sun, sand, and surf a kid could want. Kea Kids News reporter Wilder and his cousin Jude make some local friends and get a tour of their school and tropical home. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Auckland kid turns a chip into $20,000 for StarshipWhen 10-year-old Bianca found a Bluebird chip with a heart-shaped hole in it, she auctioned it off and raised a whopping $20,000 for Starship! Kea Kids News reporter Levi asks the burning question… where is the chip now? Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet a family living aboard the hospital ship Global MercyWhat 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. Watch09 Aug 12:42 AM
New ZealandKids are saving the NZ ecosystem, one possum at a timePossums 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. Watch09 Aug 12:37 AM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Cheerleaders and their spirits soar at 2023 South Island Show OffsIt’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 NewsWatch03 Aug 08:58 PM
