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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 23rd October 2026

October 23, 2026

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What types of seabirds were rescued by Wellington Zoo after the storm?

Wellington Zoo rescued albatrosses, petrels, and penguins after a storm!

Find out more: Wellington Zoo holds fundraiser

How many wickets did Gus Atkinson take in the match?

Gus Atkinson took 5 wickets for England in the match!

Find out more: England beat Black Caps at Lord’s

Did you know Chris Wood became the All Whites' all-time leader in appearances?

Chris Wood played his 89th game for the All Whites, making him the all-time leader!

Find out more: All Whites lose warm-up match

What tasty treat was spotted with King Charles III?

King Charles III was seen with RJ's black licorice in his car!

Find out more: King spotted with Kiwi Snack

Find out more: Black Ferns Thrash France in Try-Scoring Spree

How many times do healthy adults fart on average each day?

Healthy adults fart about 32 times a day on average!

Find out more: Fart-Tracking underwear for Science

What happens to your money when inflation rises?

When inflation rises, your money can buy less than before, like needing more points in a game to buy the same snack!

Find out more: What is inflation?

How tall are the robots helping with baggage at Haneda airport?

The robots stand 130 centimeters tall, which is about the height of a small child!

Find out more: Robots join airport baggage team

What amazing discovery was found in dinosaur poo?

Scientists found a preserved feather inside a piece of dinosaur poo that is 66 million years old!

Find out more: Ancient feather found preserved in Dino Poo

What special project is helping to create edible cookies from plastic?

NASA is funding a project to turn plastic waste into cookies for astronauts!

Find out more: Would you eat plastic cookies?

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What unusual ingredient is used to make bird's nest soup?

Bird's nest soup is made from nests made of bird saliva!

Find out more: Milli’s Top Five: The World’s Weirdest Foods

What exciting performances can we expect at the FIFA 2026 opening ceremonies?

The opening ceremonies will feature famous artists like Katy Perry and J Balvin!

Find out more: FIFA 2026 Opening Ceremonies announced

How much land did the fire burn near Queenstown?

The fire burned through about 390 hectares of land, which is about 390 rugby fields!

Find out more: Fire burns near Queenstown’s Walter Peak

What special image appears on the new Lord of the Rings coin?

The coin reveals the Eye of Sauron when light hits it just right!

Find out more: New Lord of the Rings coin has hidden secret

What unusual task did the digger operator do at the competition?

Steven George used his excavator to slice a pizza!

Find out more: Digger pizza-slicing competition

What funny thing did a bear do at a fire station?

A bear named Smokey stole a bag of firefighting gear from a fire station in Colorado!

Find out more: Bear caught on camera stealing fire gear

What special flag did Bosco the Surfing Dog fly while surfing?

Bosco flew the He Whakaputanga flag while riding his surfboard!

Find out more: Bosco the Surfing Dog wows at Waitangi

How many litres of beans were in the record-breaking pot?

The giant pot held about 6,840 litres of beans, which is like 15,000 tins!

Find out more: Turkish Town cooks up Record-Breaking beans

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 – 31th July 2026

Where might electronic plant tattoos be useful?

Scientists invented tiny electronic tattoos for plants to help tell when they are thirsty.

Find out more: Plant tattoos tell scientists thirst levels

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experiment A test to see what happens. The scientist conducted an experiment to learn about plants.

rumours Stories that may not be true. There were rumours about a surprise party at school.

obstacle Something that blocks your way. The fallen tree was an obstacle on the path.

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