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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: Kiwi kid protest leader keeps up the fight for his family in Gaza

Reporter Noelle is in Auckland where every weekend for the past year, 9-year-old Ali has led protests and marches to raise awareness about his family’s plight in war-torn Gaza.

Kea Kids News: Million-dollar Christmas tree lights up the smiles

Reporter Kiyaan is in Te Komititanga Square, where a crew is building holiday cheer with the biggest Christmas tree you’ve ever seen in your life!

Fierce competitor is powered by his brother’s memory at the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon

Reporter Samuel is cheering on 7-year-old Sava, as he swims, bikes, and runs his way through the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, in honour of his late brother Kosta.

Who knew Debbie Ngarewa-Packer was an Eminem stan?

Reporter Reid is at the Beehive for a kōrero with Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on growing up, living in style, and the beats that get her fired up for Parliament.

Fight knight! History hits hard in epic Auckland battle

Swords will swing and cabbages will roll! Diego is at a tournament for Auckland Armoured Combat, a new old sport where fighters clash in full medieval armour!

Young hero gets the surprise of her life

Reporter Teia is on a secret mission at Te Rapa Primary School, where one super awesome kid’s good deeds have caught the attention of an international charity foundation!

Hip hip poo-ray, it’s World Toilet Day!

Reporter Noelle is down in the dumps at Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant to get to the bottom of what happens to our poo when it goes down the loo.

Kea Kids: Round of a-paws for these pampered pups bringing the holiday cheer

Reporter Jessie is at the Barking Mad Dog Show, where pooches of all sizes and shapes, are showing off their skills and ugliest Christmas sweaters. Who will take the top treat?