NewzKidz - global news and current affairs reported by kids, for kids

This week the NewzKidz discuss Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the US Election, the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic, the NASA Moon Mission, Gratitude Day, and Beached Whales in Australia.

This week Zara and Rose update listeners on the proposed new Brexit Bill, Barbados voting to remove Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State, the latest news on the pandemic, and why some celebrities have boycotted social media this week. Aiza covers the recent story about the possibility of life being discovered on Venus, and Laurie - together with Year 3 teacher Miss Fletcher - update listeners on In...

In Episode 2 of Series 3, Rose and Zara discuss the main stories of the  week including California wildfires, the destruction of a migrant camp in Greece, the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic and vaccine  trials, and a proposed new law about photo editing. Laurie updates  listeners on Roald Dahl Day, and Aiza covers how astronomers are  searching for aliens in space...

Rose and Zara are back from their summer break and ready for Series 3 - now joined by siblings Aiza and Laurie! Episode 1 covers the return to school, an update on the global pandemic, and a review of the main stories of the summer. The girls also discuss environmental pollution from face masks, and a recent study highlighting the number of species we may lose to extinction this century. 

This is the last episode of Season 2, as Rose and Zara now take a break for the summer holidays. In this episode the NewzKidz talk about why India and China have been fighting, the latest news on the Coronavirus, why we are celebrating World Refugee Day, what happens during a solar eclipse, and Summer Holidays. The NewzKidz will return in September!

This week Rose and Zara discuss statues and why people are destroying them, the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic, The Queen’s birthdays, the discovery of ancient crocodiles that could run, and the news that archaeologists have found London’s earliest theatre!

This week Rose and Zara provide an update on the Coronavirus pandemic, discuss the protests following the death of George Floyd, and tell listeners about World Environment Day. Finally Zara reviews her latest read, the classic children's book Black Beauty.

This week the NewzKidz bring you an update on the Coronavirus pandemic including how lockdowns are being lifted around the world, and what's going on with the row about Dominic Cummings. They also talk about JK Rowling’s new book The Ickabog, Space X and Nasa’s mission to the International Space Station, and President Trump’s fight with social media including his comments on the recent protests in...

This week Rose and Zara bring you the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic including what the scientists are saying about re-opening schools. They also talk about Cyclone Amphan, the new English organ donation law and finally, monster kangaroos!

This week Rose and Zara keep you up to date with the latest on the Coronavirus, including a possible connection between the virus and obesity.  They also talk about coral bleaching give an update on Brexit and whether there might be an extension to allow more time for trade talks. Lastly they talk about Captain Tom’s new fundraiser, a children's picture book telling the story of his life.&nbs...

Rose and Zara bring you the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic including updates on lockdown restrictions and news of Banksy's latest artwork.  They also cover the 75th anniversary of VE Day, the ongoing problem of deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest, and how an artist is finding a new use for rubbish found on beaches.

This week Rose and Zara update you on the latest news on the pandemic, and talk about Greta Thunberg and Unicef’s campaign to help fight coronavirus. They discuss how governments have been discussing how climate change has to be tackled once this pandemic is over, and review how scientists have found the highest levels of microplastics ever recorded on the seafloor. They also explore the history a...

This week Rose and Zara continue to update you about the global pandemic, the latest on the lockdown situation, possible new treatments for Covid-19 that have been discussed in the news recently, and President Trump’s recent comments on how the virus might be extinguished. They also talk about the 30th birthday of Nasa’s Hubble Telescope and whether digital robot helpers may be the way forward. &n...

This week Rose and Zara talk about the incredible effort that some people are making to help in the fight against Coranavirus, including Captain Tom Moore's amazing charity fundraising.  They also talk about the latest news on a cure or vaccine for the virus, Nasa’s plan to launch the first manned mission from the US in a decade and how to make sure that you are not getting fake news. Finally...

This week Rose and Zara cover the latest news in relation to the spread of Coronavirus and what is being discussed at the moment about how lockdowns might end.  They also talk about how the oceans of the world might be restored by 2050, the sighting of the Super Pink Moon and finally a movie review of the film Jumanji – The Next Level.

Rose and Zara are back following the Spring Break! In this week's episode they talk about their return to a life of lockdown and home school, the ongoing spread of Coronavirus around the world, the results of the UK's Labour Party leadership contest, the reduction in pollutant emissions as a result of the global lockdown, April Fool's Day, and International Children's Book Day. 

This week Rose and Zara's main stories are about the continued spread of Coronavirus around the world and International Women’s Day.  Rose and Zara are also very excited as the 10th of March is the one year anniversary of NewzKidz! To mark their one year anniversary, they discuss some of favourite stories from the past year.  The NewzKidz are now on Spring break and will return in April....

This week Rose and Zara's main stories are about the rapid spread of Coronavirus around the world and the rioting that has been happening in Delhi in India.  The NewzKidz also talk about Greta Thunberg’s visit to England and her meeting with Malala Yousefzai, World Book Day, why we have Leap Years, and Zara and Rose review the book 'A Star Outside My Window' by Onjali Rauf.

This week's main stories are about last week’s attack in Germany and the latest news on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan. Rose and Zara also talk about why people are celebrating Fair Trade Fortnight, how a patient in the UK was able to play the violin whilst undergoing brain surgery, how the video sharing app TikTok is being made safer, and review the movie 'Dolittle'.

This week Rose and Zara's main stories are about the 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, and all about the history and meaning of Valentine’s Day. They also talk about the continued spread of the Coronavirus, why the UAE is banning homework in government schools, Boris Johnson’s cabinet reshuffle, and review the children’s book “Equal to Everything: Judge Brenda and the Supre...

This week Rose and Zara's main stories are about the US President Donald Trump and Nasa’s record-breaking female astronaut Christina Koch! They also talk about why schoolchildren in England are getting bicycle lessons, the ongoing spread of Coronavirus, the 80th anniversary of the cartoon Tom and Jerry, and the Emirates Literature Festival where Rose and Zara met the award-winning author Onjali Ra...

This week Rose and Zara's two main stories are about the continued spread of Coronavirus around the world, and of course Brexit! They also talk about Children’s Mental Health week and review the book, The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Rauf.

This week Rose and Zara discuss the spread of Coronavirus, Chinese New Year, whether children should be read to in school, what’s happening with President Trump’s impeachment trial, what happened with Greta Thunberg at Davos, and the world’s first robotic heart.

This week Rose and Zara talk about Harry and Meghan, the Philippines volcano, how the UK will mark the moment of Brexit, Martin Luther King Day, internet cookies, what's happening with plane company FlyBe, and whether avoiding flying really is a solution to climate change.

Rose and Zara are back after the winter break! In their first podcast of the new term, they discuss the latest news about Prince Harry and his wife Meghan seeking to step back as senior royals, the Australian bushfires, what's going on between Iran and the US, the latest technology on show at CES 2020, and how a new telescope may be able to find alien life in space.