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Kea Kids News: Annella’s bracelets bring fashion and fundraising to the Kumeū Hot Rod Festival

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.

Kea Kids News: These Japanese games are as fun now as they were hundreds of years ago!

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.

Kea Kids News: Take this through Auckland traffic and never be late for school again!

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

Kea Kids News: Kids take the new LEGO Fortnite Brick Life for a test drive

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?

How to swim safely at one of NZ’s deadliest beaches

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.

Kea Kids News: Posh meets plush at Care Bears High Tea

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.

Sea lion city! What’s it like to have these guys as your neighbour?

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.

Should you pee on a jellyfish sting? Let’s ask the experts

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.

Where will these dogs run when greyhound racing is put down?

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.

Eye-popping displays light up kids’ Christmas

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.

Kea Kids: Christmas secrets revealed!

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.

Kea Kids: Exclusive interview with Santa at his Takapuna Christmas wonderland

Where does Santa go to holiday from the holidays? Reporter Quinn checks in with the big man ahead of the big day. Video / Kea Kids

Kea Kids News: Who let the dogs out? Meet the fearless team putting them back in

Dog attack stats are off the chain and this new animal control team is doing something about it! Reporter Samridh talks to the dog catchers making your walk to school less scary.

Kea Kids News: Otago hills are alive with the smell of burnouts

Reporter Jimmy is at the Rev Rock and Hop in Lawrence, where the vintage cars are gleaming and the gearheads’ best burnouts have the audience gagging. Video / KKN

Otago hills are alive with the smell of burnouts

Reporter Jimmy is at the Rev Rock and Hop in Lawrence, where the vintage cars are gleaming and the gearheads’ best burnouts have the audience gagging.

Kea Kids News: Persian kids are the stars of the winter solstice on Yalda Night

Reporter Jua is at Fruitvale School on Yalda Night, where tamariki from the Peyvand Academy are recognizing the Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice with food, family, and fun.

Kea Kids News: Former All Black Sam Whitelock talks lucky and not-so-lucky undies

Sam Whitelock has over 150 tests with the All Blacks, but reporter Finn’s quickfire quiz may be the hardest! Sam reflects on his career from the Lead On Purpose podcast studio.

Kea Kids News: Little River kid is making big business with arts and crafts

Last minute Christmas shopping sorted! Reporter Isobella interviews Sarai, a South Island tamariki with a keen sense of commerce at only 7 years old. Video / Kea Kids News