Kiwi Kids Quiz – 8th May 2026

Read more >

Premium

Butterflies hatch in Space

Scientists in China have hatched a butterfly in space for the first time. Researchers at Chongqing University confirmed that a...

Read more >

Germs found on kids’ mouthguards

Many children are starting their winter sports season, and researchers have warned that their mouthguards may need more careful cleaning....

Read more >

Should Pluto be a planet?

Pluto could be discussed again as a possible planet after Nasa boss Jared Isaacman said the US space agency might...

Read more >

National Read more

Premium
2

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 8th May 2026

May 8, 2026
1

Germs found on kids’ mouthguards

May 7, 2026
1

Venomous Sea Snake found in BoP

May 5, 2026

Premium Content

2

Best Kiwi ‘Firsts’

May 5, 2026
Premium
2

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 8th May 2026

May 8, 2026
2

Literacy Booklet Term 2 2026

April 18, 2026

World Read more

1

Butterflies hatch in Space

May 7, 2026
1

Should Pluto be a planet?

May 6, 2026
1

Met Gala hosted in New York

May 5, 2026

Learn & Explore

Start a Quiz

Watch a Video

Te Reo Articles

Sport Read more

1

Commonwealth Medals To Feature Braille

May 6, 2026
1

New rules for Football World Cup

May 4, 2026
1

Auckland FC win penalty thriller

May 3, 2026

Teacher Downloads

Popular this week

Premium
2

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 8th May 2026

May 8, 2026
Premium
2

How our schools have changed overtime

April 29, 2026
2

Best Kiwi ‘Firsts’

May 5, 2026
Premium
2

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 1st May 2026

May 1, 2026

Odd Stuff Read more

1

Chonkers Makes Waves In San Francisco

May 6, 2026
1

London builds World’s Longest Tiramisu

May 5, 2026
1

Is stolen food tasty?

May 4, 2026
1

Star Wars Fans Celebrate May Fourth

May 4, 2026

THIS or THAT

Which one is your favourite? Cast your vote - then check the results.

Favourite Super Rugby Team

Did You Know?

What is the length of the newly discovered coral colony?
Answer
The coral colony discovered by Sophie and Jan is about 111 meters long, which is similar to a Premier League football pitch!
Find out more: Mum and Daughter discover record coral colony
What special day marks the beginning of Lent?
Answer
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which falls on February 18, 2026.
Find out more: Lent Begins
What did Jewish kids enjoy before the Holocaust began?
Answer
Before the Holocaust, Jewish kids played soccer, ate ice cream, and had big dreams!
Find out more: The Holocaust: A Story We Must Never Forget
What cool new food could be made with a 3D printer?
Answer
Experts say we might eat 3D printed chocolate and even mashed potatoes!
Find out more: 3D printed chocolate bar made
What colour was the robot Lightning?
Answer
The robot Lightning beat the human half-marathon world record by more than six minutes.
Find out more: Robot runs half-marathon record
What is the most expensive book ever sold in Norway?
Answer
The most expensive book ever sold in Norway is a rare Viking book donated by footballer Erling Haaland, costing about £100,000!
Find out more: Haaland Gives Book to Town
What caused the rare bloom of wildflowers in Death Valley?
Answer
A wetter autumn and winter allowed seeds to grow into flowers.
Find out more: Flowers bloom at Death Valley
Answer
Find out more: Sports for 2028 LA Olympics
What was the score of the Auckland FC game against Sydney FC?
Answer
Auckland FC won the game 1-0 with a goal from Sam Cosgrove!
Find out more: Auckland FC back on top with win
Who was chosen as the new head coach of the All Blacks?
Answer
Dave Rennie has been named the new head coach of the All Blacks!
Find out more: Rennie named All Blacks Coach

SMART Prep | Quick Question 210228

Leila wrote a diary entry:

After school I had to pick up my little brother from the library and then we walked home quickly because it was starting to rain.

What is the BEST replacement for the section in bold?

Vocabulary

  • suffrage The right to vote in elections. Women fought for suffrage to have a say in government.
  • aviator A person who flies an aircraft. Jean Batten was a famous aviator who flew solo across the ocean.
  • nuclear Related to atoms and energy from splitting them. New Zealand became nuclear-free to promote peace.
    • Find the words in the article:Best Kiwi ‘Firsts’

    World