NewzKidz

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

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Welcome to NewzKidz! A new weekly podcast covering global news stories and current affairs, presented by Rose, Zara, Aiza and Laurie - kids aged 8-11 years. Tune in to hear us talk about what's important in our world today, what's making the news headlines, and why kids should care. You can discuss our stories with your friends, parents and teachers, and let us know what you think.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.newzkidz.com

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NewzKidz: First Ever Black Hole Photo, Cherry Blossom Festival, Super-Fast Plane Engines, Air Pollution in London, Online Safety Rules, Brexit, the Boat Race 13.04.2019 17:54

This week we’re talking about the first ever photo of a Black Hole in outer Space, Japan’s famous cherry blossom festival, super fast aeroplane engines, proposed new UK rules for online safety, the new Brexit deadline, and the Oxford Cambridge Boat Race.  Zara and I also discuss air quality and London’s new pollution charge. Lots of stories this week, I hope you enjoy this episode!

NewzKidz: April Fool's Day, Healthy Eating at School, Brexit, Dinosaur Fossils, Mothering Sunday 06.04.2019 13:26

This week we’re talking about April Fool’s Day, eating healthily at school, just what is going on with Brexit, how fossils are helping us understand what happened to the dinosaurs, and Mothering Sunday. Zara and I also talk about healthy eating and whether we think it would be a good idea to ban packed lunches at school!

NewzKidz: the first colour TV and news from Apple, Brexit protests and Theresa May, why clocks change, the Eiffel Tower, Shakespeare Week, Earth Hour 30.03.2019 17:22

This week we’re talking about the history of technology as the first colour TV went on sale to the public 65 years ago this week, Apple's new TV streaming service, Brexit protests and the UK Prime Minister, the Eiffel Tower’s birthday, why clocks change, William Shakespeare week, and lastly what Earth Hour means and why it's important. Zara and I also talk about how we use technology at home, why...

NewzKidz: New Zealand, Greta Thunberg and climate change protests, flooding in Africa, Global Recycling Day and all about plastic, Brexit 23.03.2019 16:42

This week we’re talking about what’s happened in New Zealand, Greta Thunberg's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize and how she's inspiring school students to protest against climate change, Cyclone Idai and flooding in Africa, Global Recycling Day, who invented plastic and why it is causing so many problems, and Brexit, again!  Zara and I also talk about climate change and recycling, why we...

NewzKidz: India Pakistan, Brexit, British Science Week, World Wide Web turns 30, Robot Doctors, the Oldest Woman 16.03.2019 19:17

Welcome to NewzKidz! A weekly podcast covering global news stories and current affairs, presented by me, Rose (age 7) and Zara (age 9) and supported by a network of NewzKidz correspondents. This week we're talking about India and Pakistan and why they are not friends, what’s happening with Brexit, Robot Doctors, British Science Week - including stories about Professor Stephen Hawking, travelling t...

NewzKidz: SpaceX, International Women's Day, Brexit, Tornadoes, Andre Previn 10.03.2019 14:52

Welcome to NewzKidz!  A new weekly podcast covering global news stories and current affairs, presented by me, Rose (age 7) and Zara (age (9) and supported by a network of NewzKidz correspondents. This week we're talking about the SpaceX launch, International Women's Day, Brexit, deadly Tornadoes and about a famous musician called Andre Previn who died recently. We chat about our favourit...