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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 23rd October 2026

Giant South African Train May Set World Record

A freight train in South Africa may have broken a world record after pulling 696 wagons in one go on...

Albanian Woman, 117, May Be World’s Oldest

A 117-year-old woman from a small village in Albania may be the oldest woman in the world. Qamile Marra was...

All Blacks Captain Ardie Savea joins Blues

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has signed with the Auckland Blues for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific season, in a...

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 23rd October 2026

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Whakaari/White Island Puffs Out Volcanic Ash

October 22, 2026

Scientists uncover Pounamu’s Toughest Secrets

October 22, 2026

World’s only Triceratops herd coming to NZ

October 21, 2026

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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 23rd October 2026

October 23, 2026

Giant South African Train May Set World Record

October 22, 2026

Albanian Woman, 117, May Be World’s Oldest

October 22, 2026

New AI Network set up to protect the Amazon

October 22, 2026

All Blacks Captain Ardie Savea joins Blues

October 22, 2026

Australia Keep Rose Bowl After Beating White Ferns

October 21, 2026

Silver Ferns Beat Diamonds in Constellation Cup Opener

October 19, 2026

Did You Know?

If you could rename one place in New Zealand based on what it looks like, what would you call it?

Aotearoa even has an official board just for place names, and in 2024 it celebrated 100 years of official place naming. That means people have been carefully recording, checking, and protecting place names for a whole century.

Find out more: How Aotearoa got its Place Names

What surprising number of bacteria types were found on mouthguards?

Researchers found about 17 types of potentially harmful bacteria on mouthguards!

Find out more: Germs found on kids’ mouthguards

What is special about the photographs taken by the Artemis II crew?

The Artemis II crew took amazing photos of Earth and the Moon, showing places never seen by humans before!

Find out more: Artemis Crew Near Moon

What amazing number of new ocean species were discovered in just one year?

Scientists found 1,121 new marine species in one year!

Find out more: Over 1,000 new Ocean Species found

What could the proposed law in New Zealand change about welfare decisions?

The proposed law could allow automated systems to help make decisions about people's benefits.

Find out more: Proposed law could use AI

What important lesson did Bashii the tiger teach visitors at the zoo?

Bashii helped teach visitors about the dangers facing wild tigers and how to protect them.

Find out more: Beloved Tiger Bashii Dies at Wellington Zoo

How much did the kākāko population increase since 2022?

The kākāko population increased by 61 percent since 2022!

Find out more: Kōkako numbers soar after baby boom

How long did it take to build Auckland's City Rail Link?

It took nearly a decade, or about nine years, to complete the City Rail Link!

Find out more: Auckland’s City Rail Link finally opens

What special week celebrates the Māori language in New Zealand?

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, or Māori Language Week, celebrates the Māori language each year!

Find out more: Māori Language Week Draws to a Close

Find out more: Dame Jacinda Ardern Receives Oxford Honorary Degree

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Did You Know?

What record did kicker Jason Myers set during the Super Bowl?

Kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record by making five field goals!

Find out more: Seahawks win Superbowl LX

What exciting comeback did the All Blacks make in their match against South Africa?

The All Blacks scored 21 points in a row after being behind at halftime!

Find out more: All Blacks beat South Africa

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How many tries did Beauden Barrett score in the game?

Beauden Barrett scored two tries in the match against the Wallabies!

Find out more: All Blacks Beat Wallabies in Sydney

How long has Rakiura been without a full-time doctor?

Rakiura hasn't had a full-time doctor for over 10 years!

Find out more: No Doctors on Rakiura

How much money can eligible Olympic athletes receive from the new grant?

Eligible Olympic athletes can receive US$10,000, which is about NZ$17,000!

Find out more: Olympic Athletes to receive new grants

What unique method does the ballista spider use to catch ants?

The ballista spider uses a spring-loaded trap to launch ants into the air!

Find out more: Spider sets Spring-Loaded Trap

What colorful event is happening in Christchurch's Cathedral Square?

Christchurch is hosting Yarnarchy, a festival filled with amazing wool art!

Find out more: Colourful Wool Art Takes Over Christchurch

How many goals did Belgium score in their match against New Zealand?

Belgium scored a total of 5 goals in the match against New Zealand.

Find out more: All Whites knocked out after Belgium defeat

How long was the book overdue at the library?

The book was returned 43 years after it was due!

Find out more: Library Book Returned 43 Years Late

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caucus A group of people from the same political party. The caucus met to discuss their plans for the election.

challenge An attempt to take a position or title from someone. Chris Penk made a challenge for the leadership position.

confidence Trust or belief in someone’s abilities. The MPs showed confidence in Luxon's leadership.

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