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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 13th November 2026

Giant Christmas tree arrives in New York City

A giant Christmas tree has arrived at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, in the United States. Its arrival...

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What makes the film Mārama special for New Zealand?

Mārama is New Zealand's official entry for the Oscars, showcasing Māori culture!

Find out more: NZ Film Mārama picked for the Oscars

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 did Milo believe about things that can be built?

Milo believed that if something could be built, it could fly!

Find out more: The Kid who built a treehouse that could fly

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

What special feature does Doyul's robot have that helps it learn?

Doyul's robot learns from its experiences, just like a child does!

Find out more: A Robot That Learns Like A Child

What position did Liam Lawson finish in the Chinese Grand Prix?

Liam Lawson finished in seventh place at the Chinese Grand Prix!

Find out more: Lawson scores in Chinese Grand prix

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What did the town see in the sky when the streetlights went out?

The town saw more stars than anyone could remember, including the Milky Way!

Find out more: The Night the Streetlights all turned into Stars

What special event did Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges win a gold medal in?

Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges won gold in tandem cycling at the Commonwealth Games!

Find out more: New Zealand Pair Win Cycling Gold

What special title does the new Sydney airport have?

The new Sydney airport is named after Australia’s first female commercial pilot, Nancy-Bird Walton!

Find out more: Air NZ First to Land at new Sydney Airport

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How much guacamole did the people of Tancítaro make?

They made nearly 15,000 pounds of guacamole in one giant bowl!

Find out more: Mexico smashes record for World’s Biggest Guacamole

How far is Voyager 1 from Earth right now?

Voyager 1 is over five and a half times further from Earth than Neptune!

Find out more: Voyager 1 nears huge space milestone

How old was the Major Oak tree when it died?

The Major Oak tree was about 1,200 years old when it died!

Find out more: Ancient Robin Hood oak dies

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

What special aircraft is helping with the evacuation plans?

The New Zealand Air Force is using a Hercules aircraft for possible evacuations.

Find out more: Hercules prepares for Middle East Evacuation

What special event happened with the Crusaders' horses recently?

The Crusaders' horses returned to the sidelines after being retired!

Find out more: Crusaders horses return

What special event did King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrate during their visit to the US?

They celebrated 250 years of American independence during their trip!

Find out more: King Charles visits US

What is special about Auckland's new ferry, Waitematā 1?

Waitematā 1 is Auckland's first hybrid-electric ferry, using less energy and producing fewer emissions than older ferries!

Find out more: Auckland’s Electric Ferry nearly ready

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!

Find out more: Kiwi’s shine at Oscars

Vocabulary

ceremony A special event to celebrate something. The closing ceremony was colorful and fun!

medal A metal award given for achievements in sports. New Zealand won 10 gold medals at the Games.

performer A person who entertains an audience, like a singer or dancer. The performers at the ceremony included singers and dancers.

Find the words in the article:Glascow Games End With Closing Ceremony

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