Kea Kids News

Boston Davis is a force on the theatre stage! Reporter Charlotte interviews Boston about the challenges he’s conquered to make his dreams a reality, and where he’s headed next.

While most 12-year-olds have a massive Hot Wheels collection, Max has built a massive tractor collection, and he’s fixed them all himself! Video / Kea Kids News

Arthur Rickard is one of the youngest rugby refs in NZ! Reporter Mason takes us to Tauranga, where Arthur proves 13 is plenty old enough to be tackling his referee goals.

Gather ‘round y’all, for an exclusive interview by reporter Sam, whose mum Tami Neilson created brand new music for SpongeBob’s best squirrel friend in Saving Bikini Bottom!

Ngātaitangirua and Ngāwhakamoemiti are two sisters starring in the very first Ngāpuhi-dialect show, Te NGz! Reporter Hunter interviews the tamariki and their animal co-stars.

Reporter Malakai is hanging out with the Steady Bassin Crew, who are wiring up their bikes to go head to head in a battle that will rattle the neighbourhood! Video / Kea Kids

Waikato kid Harper is only nine, but she’s already making waves on the wakeboarding scene! Reporter Anne hits Lake Karapiro ahead of Harper’s big trip to the Gold Coast.

Lincoln-Jay and his pony Oreo are the littlest riding duo on the East Coast! Reporter Zephyr-Mark interviews Lincoln-Jay about what itʻs like to have a pony for a best friend.

A hāngī is a staple of NZ life for most tamariki, but these kids are trying it for the very first time! Reporter Pania is in Papatoetoe, where a special Matariki lunch is served.

Reporter Max and his schoolmates are helping a local farmer build the brand new Charteris Track by planting trees and trapping stoats and possums.

Reporter Czar gives us a tour of Pakaraka School, where their incredible attendance is proof the school is doing education right. What can the rest of the country learn from them?

Inside Out 2 is one of the most popular movies of the year, but does it stack up to the first one? Reporter Kahtrel and her mates check it out and give their professional reviews.

Reporter Taromi is in Napier, where families from all over have turned out for the brand new Matariki tradition of gathering together and lighting bonfires on the beach.

Reporter Tiari is in Kaitaia, where every year kids of all ages show their stuff in a massive talent show. But who will take the top prize?

Reporter Jaykharn and his sister Jahdae are used to all the trappings of big city life. So what happens when their whanau takes on small town South Island living? We find out!

Reporter Arlo takes us to Ōwhiro Bay School where a group of students is having a whale of a time working with renowned artist Michel Tuffery to make a beautiful new mural. / KKN

Reporters Chloe and Rosie are getting swole with weightlifter extraordinaire David Liti, who’s training with Yoda to represent NZ at the Paris Olympics! Video / Kea Kids News

Reporter Georgie talks to Ashwan, a kid whose tremendous talent on the Indian tabla has scored him an incredible three medals from the World Championships of Performing Arts!

Zoe is the fastest New Zealand woman ever, and now she’s headed to Paris for her first-ever Olympics! Reporter Jasmine gives her some tips on a victory dance. Video / Kea Kids News

Reporter Hannah is at the Black Ferns Captain’s Run, where Kaukapakapa kids are serving up water just days before their crushing defeat of the USA. Coincidence? Watch to find out!

Reporter James is in the tiny town of Franz Josef, where Eva’s dad has constructed a massive stopbank to save their farms from a melting glacier. Video / Kea Kids News

Reporter Kenjrik and students from Ko Taku Reo check out The Great Piratical Rumbustification, a Tim Bray Theatre Company show with accessible performances for everyone!

Kea Kids News and reporter Miya are challenging you to spread kindness! Join TikTokers Win and Judah on the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge to fight climate change.

Levi has spent a year building a scrap material treehouse in his backyard, but his tower is no more. Reporter Kaz asks neighbourhood kids, when does epic become epically dangerous?

James is a Paringa kid spending his days boating, motorbiking, and raising some of the freshest salmon on the West Coast. Reporter Nicholas takes us on a tour of the farm.

Reporter Amazyah is at Nga Iwi School where Clare from The Brick Pit is showing tamariki how to build fe’e, fale, Māori patterns, and more! Video / Kea Kids

Reporter Coco has a backstage pass with Amos, Flynn, Esther, and their friends as they practise their favourite songs from Broadway and beyond. Video / Kea Kids

Reporter Ahyuri is at The Trusts Arena, where some of the toughest skaters in NZ are vying for a spot on Team NZ Junior Roller Derby, and the chance to smash some Australians!

Te Pāti Māori has organised activations in response to how they feel this government is treating Māori, and reporter Latiyah is checking in with tamariki all across the country!

Reporter Orchid talks to kids who have just flown in from Kanaky/New Caledonia, where protests have made it too dangerous to stay, and we find out why.

It's a bird! It's a duck! It's... dinner! Duck-hunter Beau gives reporter Max a tutorial on hunting birds, and why it's important to keep the sport alive.

Barfoot and Thompson is funding activity limbs for kids with amputations, and reporter Quinn is hanging out with Duskie to see her running blade in action!

This Tauranga kid is rolling, jumping, and splitting her way to the national competition stage! Reporter Mason heads to Rotorua for the qualifying competition. Will she make it?