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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 28st August 2026

August 28, 2026

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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 28st August 2026

August 28, 2026

Huge Flood hits Nepal-China Border

August 27, 2026

Giant Sea Turtles return to nest in Panama

August 27, 2026

China Delays Mission to Hunt for Moon Water

August 26, 2026

Mo’unga returns to All Blacks for Lions clash

August 26, 2026

Andrew Webster resigns with Warriors

August 20, 2026

Did You Know?

Did you know Chris Wood is the captain of the All Whites?

Chris Wood will lead New Zealand's All Whites at the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

Find out more: Chris Wood to Captain All Whites at the World Cup

How do sperm whales use bubbles to help them sleep?

Sperm whales use bubbles to stay upright while they sleep, helping them avoid waves and save energy!

Find out more: Whales use Bubbles for better Sleep

What new rule is Jetstar introducing for carry-on luggage?

Jetstar will charge extra for larger carry-on suitcases starting next February!

Find out more: Jetstar making overhead baggage cost more

What happened during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986?

The Chernobyl disaster was the world's worst nuclear accident, spreading radioactive material across Europe.

Find out more: Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster

What unexpected creature do the Minions summon for their movie?

The Minions accidentally summon Goomi, a cute green creature instead of a scary monster!

Find out more: New minion movie: Minions & Monsters

How much did Michelangelo's tiny foot sketch sell for?

The tiny foot sketch sold for an amazing $27.2 million!

Find out more: Foot Sketch sells for Millions

What is special about the Bramley apple tree in England?

The Bramley apple tree is over 200 years old and is the ancestor of all Bramley apple trees worldwide!

Find out more: Fight to save Oldest Apple Tree

What new name did Nauru choose for itself?

Nauru is now called the Republic of Naoero, reflecting its culture!

Find out more: Nauru chooses a new name

What major event happened when Ethel was just two years old?

Ethel was only two years old when the Titanic sank in 1912!

Find out more: World’s Oldest Person Turns 117

Who was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement in New Zealand?

Dame Te Atairangikaahu was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement, uniting Māori tribes for 40 years!

Find out more: Women who changed Aotearoa

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Bear caught on camera stealing fire gear

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World Record set for tiny writing

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Woman sets Record with long hair

August 11, 2026

Kentucky boy breaks hopscotch record

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What is the length of Ozzy's tongue?

Ozzy's tongue measures an amazing 7.83 inches long!

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If you could rename one place in New Zealand based on what it looks like, what would you call it?

Aotearoa even has an official board just for place names, and in 2024 it celebrated 100 years of official place naming. That means people have been carefully recording, checking, and protecting place names for a whole century.

Find out more: How Aotearoa got its Place Names

What special achievement did Freya accomplish with her piano exam?

Freya became the first pianist to pass a Grade 8 exam using only her left hand!

Find out more: Teen passes Piano exam using only one hand

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

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 far did David Rush catch the tennis ball behind his back?

David Rush caught a tennis ball from an amazing distance of 60.6 meters!

Find out more: Rush catches tennis ball behind back

What special anniversary is the UFC fight celebrating?

The UFC fight is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States!

Find out more: UFC Fight at White House sparks debate

How many people played in the world's largest human foosball game?

A total of 254 people played in the world's largest human foosball game!

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What exciting event helped Auckland FC stay in the A-League?

Auckland FC won a thrilling penalty shootout against Melbourne City!

Find out more: Auckland FC win penalty thriller

Vocabulary

legendary Famous and admired for a long time. Dolly Parton is a legendary singer known for her songs.

generosity The quality of being kind and giving. Her generosity helped many children get free books.

tribute An act to show respect or admiration. Fans paid tribute to Dolly by sharing their favorite songs.

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