Kiwi Kids Quiz – 4th September 2026

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What exciting moment helped the Highlanders win the game?
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Cam Millar kicked a long-range penalty goal in the last minutes to win!
Find out more: Highlanders beat Crusaders in Opener
How many athletes are featured in the new Weet-Bix Stat Attack cards?
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The Weet-Bix Stat Attack cards feature 26 athletes from New Zealand!
Find out more: Weet-Bix celebrates New Zealand sports stars
What amazing milestone did Elon Musk achieve recently?
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Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX shares soared!
Find out more: Elon Musk becomes a Trillionare
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Find out more: Dame Jacinda Ardern Receives Oxford Honorary Degree
How many balloons did Andre Ortolf pop in 30 seconds?
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Andre Ortolf popped 60 balloons in just 30 seconds!
Find out more: Plunger Pops Balloon World Record
How long has the Seddon Memorial Town Clock been watching over Rotorua?
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The Seddon Memorial Town Clock has been in Rotorua for over 100 years!
Find out more: Rotorua’s Historic Clock ticks again
What is a fatberg made of?
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A fatberg is made of fats, oils, grease, and trash that shouldn't go down drains!
Find out more: Giant Fatberg troubles Sydney Beaches
What kind of weather is expected on New Zealand's east coast?
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Heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas are expected!
Find out more: Dangerous weather for East Coast
What can happen if a dog eats toxic algae?
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Eating even a small piece of toxic algae can be very dangerous for dogs and might even kill them!
Find out more: Toxic algae warnings in rivers
What did scientists discover beneath Auckland?
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Scientists found dozens of new faultlines under Auckland that they will study further.
Find out more: New Faultlines found under Auckland

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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
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How much did the record-breaking bull sell for?
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The record-breaking bull sold for a whopping $168,000!
Find out more: Record Bull sells for $168,000
Did you know Chris Wood became the All Whites' all-time leader in appearances?
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Chris Wood played his 89th game for the All Whites, making him the all-time leader!
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What special event happened for Daniel Hillier just before his big win?
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Daniel Hillier got married earlier in the week before winning the New Zealand Open!
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What did astronauts do during the air leak scare on the ISS?
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The astronauts sheltered in a docked spacecraft to stay safe.
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How big is the giant sinkhole in Indonesia?
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The sinkhole is about three hectares, which is the size of four football pitches!
Find out more: Giant Sinkhole appears in Indonesia
What clever tricks do advertisers use to catch your attention?
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Advertisers use colors, music, and stories to persuade you.
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What are the gases that the new scheme is targeting?
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The new scheme targets hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are powerful greenhouse gases.
Find out more: New scheme targets cooling gases
What exciting event helped Auckland FC stay in the A-League?
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Auckland FC won a thrilling penalty shootout against Melbourne City!
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What special vehicle did King Charles arrive in for the Commonwealth Games?
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King Charles arrived in a Tardis from Doctor Who to open the Commonwealth Games!
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Vocabulary

  • aggregate A total amount made up of different parts. The score was 3-2 on aggregate after two matches.
  • semi-final A match that decides who goes to the final. The Phoenix won their semi-final to reach the grand final.
  • achievement Something important that you have done successfully. Reaching the grand final is a big achievement for the team.
    • Find the words in the article:Phoenix Women Make History With Grand Final Spot

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