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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 13th November 2026

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How many points did Sam Mennenga grab in rebounds during the game?

Sam Mennenga grabbed an impressive 14 rebounds during the game!

Find out more: Tall Blacks beat Philippines

What special award did Rippin Rosie win at the competition?

Rippin Rosie won the special 'spirit of surfing' award!

Find out more: Top Dogs Hang Ten At World Surfing Championship

How many litres of beans were in the record-breaking pot?

The giant pot held about 6,840 litres of beans, which is like 15,000 tins!

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What was the highest temperature recorded in New Zealand this winter?

The highest temperature recorded was 26°C in Christchurch's Bromley suburb!

Find out more: Third-Warmest Winter ever in NZ

How old is Jonathan the Tortoise, the world's oldest land animal?

Jonathan the Tortoise is 194 years old and still going strong!

Find out more: Jonathan the Tortoise turns 194

What makes the galaxy NGC 4698 so special?

NGC 4698 spins in two directions and has a ring shape!

Find out more: Hubble Telescope spots a Topsy-Turvy Galaxy

How tall will New Zealand's highest road bridge be?

The new bridge will be 65 meters tall, like a 20-story building!

Find out more: Work begins on NZ’s Highest-Ever Road Bridge

What unusual symbol did the Cockroach Janta Party choose?

The Cockroach Janta Party chose a cockroach as its symbol because it represents survival, just like many young Indians feel they need to survive tough times.

Find out more: Frustrated Indian Youth join Cockroach Political Party

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What special anniversary did Tokelau Language Week celebrate this year?

This year, Tokelau Language Week celebrated 100 years of New Zealand's governance over Tokelau!

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What is the height of the world's smallest arcade machine?

The world's smallest arcade machine is just 2.4 cm tall!

Find out more: Tiny Arcade Machine breaks Record

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How many athletes participated in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?

Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations took part in the Games!

Find out more: Glascow Games End With Closing Ceremony

What is the tara iti, and why is it special?

The tara iti, or New Zealand fairy tern, is one of the world's rarest birds, with fewer than 40 adults left!

Find out more: Rare Bird sighting raises hope for Tara Iti

How many new astronauts did NASA announce?

NASA announced 10 new astronauts who may travel to the Moon or Mars!

Find out more: New Astronauts Announced

What age group in Spain will be affected by the new social media ban?

The new law in Spain will affect children under 16 years old.

Find out more: Spain becomes latest country to ban Social Media

What major awards did New Zealand creatives win at the 2026 Oscars?

New Zealand creatives won Best Costume Design and Best Visual Effects at the 2026 Oscars!

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What unique role did Taylor Swift's brother play in her wedding?

Taylor Swift's brother was her 'man of honour' at the wedding!

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Why do you think the beach banned umbrellas for some visitors?

The beach banned umbrellas to keep everyone safe during emergencies.

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quiz A game or test to see what you know. We took a quiz in class about animals.

news Information about what is happening in the world. I read the news to learn about local events.

together With other people, not alone. We worked together to finish the project.

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