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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 31th July 2026

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Did You Know?

What was the size of the giant ancient scorpion Praearcturus gigas?

The giant scorpion could be as big as a Labrador dog!

Find out more: Giant Ancient Scorpion found in UK

Which part of Wellington helped keep the heavy rain falling over the same places?

Wellington got more than 70mm of rain in just one hour during the storm.

Find out more: Wellington hit by flooding

What is the most commonly misspelled word in America?

The word 'bougie' tops the list of misspelled words in America!

Find out more: Could you spell these words?

What is acid rain and how does it affect the environment?

Acid rain is rain that contains harmful chemicals, which can damage plants and water supplies. It can make water more acidic and harm crops.

Find out more: Acid Rain falls in Vanuatu

What tricky move did Zoi land to score high points?

Zoi landed a tricky move called a 'backside triple cork 1440'!

Find out more: Zoi wins Silver in Big Air Jump

What cool feature could a car have for long trips?

A new car design includes a toilet that slides out from under a seat!

Find out more: Would you use a toilet in a car?

What special activities can kids enjoy at the film festival?

Kids can join in games, win prizes, and watch fun films!

Find out more: Children’s Film Festival tours Aotearoa

What makes the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola different from other strains?

The Bundibugyo strain is harder to contain because there are no approved vaccines or treatments for it.

Find out more: Ebola outbreak declared a Global Emergency

What is the oldest whale fossil site ever discovered?

The world's oldest whale fossil site is over five million years old and found deep in the Indian Ocean!

Find out more: Ancient Whale Fossils found deep undersea

What is a fun way to learn about news stories?

You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!

Find out more: Kiwi Kids Quiz – 8th May 2026

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How long has the Seddon Memorial Town Clock been watching over Rotorua?

The Seddon Memorial Town Clock has been in Rotorua for over 100 years!

Find out more: Rotorua’s Historic Clock ticks again

How many tourists visited Antarctica in 2024?

In 2024, over 80,000 tourists visited Antarctica, with many more viewing it from ships!

Find out more: More tourists heading to Antarctica

What is special about the giant soccer ball being built in Boston?

It's going to be the world's largest soccer ball, measuring 13 meters across!

Find out more: Boston to build world’s biggest soccer ball

What are Happy Tools in the Positive Mindset Challenge?

Happy Tools are simple techniques to help you feel better when you're having a tough day.

Find out more: What is the Positive Mindset Challenge?

What was the biggest comeback in State of Origin history?

New South Wales came back from 18 points down to win 22-20!

Find out more: Blues wins Origin with Stunning Comeback

What year did rugby in New Zealand become professional?

Rugby in New Zealand became professional in 1995, allowing players to earn money for their sport!

Find out more: Sports movements that changed New Zealand

What special feature will the 2026 Commonwealth Games medals have?

The medals will include braille for the first time!

Find out more: Commonwealth Medals To Feature Braille

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

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

How deep can a sinkhole be?

The sinkhole on Hackett Street is more than 1 meter deep in some places!

Find out more: Huge Sinkhole closes Auckland Street

Vocabulary

mascot A character that represents a team or event. Clyde the thistle is the mascot for the Commonwealth Games.

athlete A person who competes in sports. More than 3,000 athletes will compete in the Games.

event A planned occasion or activity. The Commonwealth Games is a big sports event.

Find the words in the article:Clyde returns for Glasgow Games

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