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Kea Kids News: Who knew a car race could be this cute?

These Mini-Z cars are smaller than your hand, but faster than your dad’s rust bucket. Reporter Clara is burning up the tracks with the racing pros of North Harbour RC Car Club.

Kea Kids News: 9-year-old hero saves McDonald’s crew

Reporter Israel interviews Harper, a kid who saw a McDonald’s playground catch fire and wasn’t lovin’ it. Find out how her quick actions saved everyone in the building!

Kea Kids: These girls turned up for sport, but left with a lifelong friendship

The Halberg Games isn’t just a fun event for kids Gemma and Jemma, it’s also an exciting reunion! Reporter Zoe catches up with the besties as they compete for their 3rd year.

These Gore kids are going old school

Reporter Lachie is at Hokonui Pioneer Village where tamariki are stepping back in time to find out how schoolkids lived at the turn of the century.

Is this the smartest 9-year-old in New Zealand?

Reporter Ray is in Wellington, where brilliant primary school kid Raymond is already blowing up the NCEAs, and even the American SATs!

Kea Kids News: Little boots, big dreams!

Reporter Grace talks to the Halton Hart Family Band, a group of 8 cousins who are gearing up to rock the New Zealand Country Music Festival with their original country songs.

Kea Kids: Kids learn to fly at stunt school

Meet Auckland’s newest action stars! Reporter Hailey is checking out a real-life stunt school where kids of all abilities are flying through the air and crashing through zombies.

Hip hop duos take precision and power to the World Champs floor

Reporter Marii is at the World Dance Crew Championships, where hip hop duos from all around the world, including Auckland’s En-Locked, are battling for medals and cash.

Kea Kids: Hip hop duos take precision and power to the World Champs floor

Reporter Marii is at the World Dance Crew Championships, where hip hop duos from all around the world, including Auckland’s En-Locked, are battling for medals and cash.

Kea Kids News: Auckland kid Hone won’t let a brain tumour keep him from family

Reporter Aaliyah-Jai interviews Hone Hillman, a 9-year-old with cancer, as he organises a garage sale to fund a trip to see his cuzzies. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Community turns out to show this maunga some love

Two different fires have marred Māngere Mountain in the past few months! Reporter Kaitoa heads to a Love Your Maunga event, bringing people together to support Te Pane o Mataoho.

Kea Kids News: Are these pet toys the secret to saving the environment?

Don’t bin those fabric scraps, Rover’s birthday is coming up! Reporter Milla is at Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre, where upcycling workshops teach kids to make cool stuff.

Kea Kids News: Could this Tauranga kid be the next Simone Biles?

Reporter Finlay is flipping out with Azaria Tai, an 8-year-old gymnast who has already conquered the region. Up next, the world!

Kea Kids News: Disco dogs take over Aotea Square

Reporter Penelope is at the Lost Dog Disco, a spectacular light and sound installation for people and their favourite four-legged friends to rock out.

Kea Kids News: Fanga Dan skids with kids

Reporter Tom is at the Beach Hop with drifting legend Fanga Dan and Carter, a lucky local fan who gets to go for a fang.

Kea Kids News: Bunnies laying chocolate eggs? Isn’t that weird?

Reporter Filoialii hops back in time, to discover the secret history of the Easter Bunny, and how other favourite Easter traditions evolved through the years and across the world.

Kea Kids News: Up the Dale! Future All Blacks slip ‘n slide into a brand new season

Reporter Hayden is at the Silverdale Rugby Club Junior Muster, where players are tackling the new season with a massive obstacle course and fundraising for new gear.

Kea Kids News: Minecraft goes IRL! Get inspired to hit the mines like Steve

What does it take to do real life Minecraft? Reporter Theo heads to a Hokitika gold mine, where these Steves are sustainably sourcing and smelting their way to riches.