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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...

Robot Buoy Listens for Whales to Stop Strandings

A clever floating robot is now listening out for whales in Golden Bay, at the top of the South Island,...

Young Kiwis head to world’s biggest Climate Meeting

Three young New Zealanders are among about 80,000 people heading to COP31, the world’s biggest climate change meeting. It started...

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What did New Zealand Rugby do for Moana Pasifika players?

New Zealand Rugby is paying the wages of Moana Pasifika players after the team faced financial troubles.

Find out more: NZ Rugby pays Moana Pasifika Players

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

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What happened during the SailGP race in Auckland?

Two SailGP boats, Black Foils and France, collided at high speed!

Find out more: Black Foils collides with France

What kind of weather is expected on New Zealand's east coast?

Heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas are expected!

Find out more: Dangerous weather for East Coast

What rare bird did Harold spot in his backyard?

Harold spotted a kākārearea, New Zealand's rare native falcon!

Find out more: Man locked out of his own house – again

How tall will the new Ferris wheel in Auckland be?

The Ferris wheel will be 32 meters tall, about as high as a ten-story building!

Find out more: Giant Ferris Wheel could spin on Auckland Waterfront

How far did the Qantas plane fly in its record-breaking journey?

The Qantas plane flew an amazing 23,075 kilometers non-stop!

Find out more: Qantas plane flies for 24 Hours Straight

What makes the $100 coffee so special?

The $100 coffee scored 96.2 out of 100 for quality, making it one of the best in the world!

Find out more: Christchurch Café’s Coffee costs $100 a cup

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What amazing way do young spiders travel to new places?

Young spiders travel by releasing silk threads into the air and using the wind to float away!

Find out more: Spider Silk covers North Island Towns

What special feature will the Chang'e-7 spacecraft have for exploring the Moon?

The Chang'e-7 will have a robotic 'chopper' that can jump and drill for ice!

Find out more: China Delays Mission to Hunt for Moon Water

How many tries did Will Jordan score against Italy?

Will Jordan scored three tries against Italy, making him New Zealand's all-time top try scorer!

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What special pizza is being offered in Hungary?

A pizzeria in Budapest is serving a pizza inspired by ancient Roman food!

Find out more: ‘Time-travel ‘ pizza offered in Hungary

What is the name of the new thrill ride at Sky Tower?

The new thrill ride at Sky Tower is called SkyRide!

Find out more: Sky Tower launches new thrill ride

How much money is the Government spending to improve education?

$131 million is being spent to improve reading, writing, and maths in schools!

Find out more: $131M improvement to education announced

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What happened to Iran's Supreme Leader during the air strikes?

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during the strikes.

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Why are people in Auckland buying petrol containers quickly?

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orbit The path an object takes around another object in space. The Earth takes one year to orbit the Sun.

telescope A tool that helps us see faraway objects in space. Astronomers use telescopes to study stars and planets.

dim Not bright or hard to see. The dim light made it hard to read the book.

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