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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 23rd October 2026

Giant South African Train May Set World Record

A freight train in South Africa may have broken a world record after pulling 696 wagons in one go on...

Albanian Woman, 117, May Be World’s Oldest

A 117-year-old woman from a small village in Albania may be the oldest woman in the world. Qamile Marra was...

All Blacks Captain Ardie Savea joins Blues

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has signed with the Auckland Blues for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific season, in a...

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How many eggs can a female wētāpunga lay at once?

A female wētāpunga can lay between 100 and 300 eggs at a time!

Find out more: Giant Wētā numbers get a Big Boost

What new rule did FIFA announce for World Cup fans?

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into stadiums for safety reasons.

Find out more: FIFA bans refillable bottles

How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?

The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!

Find out more: Family breaks World Record with a slinky

How many matching salt and pepper packets does Linda Schulz have?

Linda Schulz has an amazing collection of 754 matching salt and pepper packets!

Find out more: Woman Wins Back World Record for Salt and Pepper

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What unique music discovery project was created in Auckland during New Zealand Music Month?

Auckland turned laundromats into music spots with 'washing machine jukeboxes'!

Find out more: New Zealand music month: What it’s all about

Why have mince pies become more expensive in New Zealand?

Mince pies cost more because beef prices have risen sharply, making ingredients pricier.

Find out more: Why do pies cost more?

How long do you now have to use a gift card in New Zealand?

You now have at least three years to use gift cards in New Zealand!

Find out more: Gift Card rules change

What special meal do families share to celebrate the Chinese New Year?

Families share a reunion dinner, which is the most important meal of the year!

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How many goals did Elijah Just score in the match?

Elijah Just scored two goals for New Zealand in the match!

Find out more: New Zealand draw with Iran at World Cup

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

What record did Danni Wyatt-Hodge break during the match?

Danni Wyatt-Hodge became the tournament's leading run-scorer and set a record for most runs in a single Women's T20 World Cup!

Find out more: White Ferns knocked out by England

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What exciting milestone did the Wellington Phoenix women achieve recently?

The Wellington Phoenix women reached the A-League Women’s grand final for the first time ever!

Find out more: Phoenix Women Make History With Grand Final Spot

What is special about the Swiss bus service called Line 0?

Line 0 is a free bus with no set route or timetable, encouraging passengers to enjoy the journey and connect with others.

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What was the highest score made by a White Ferns player?

Brooke Halliday scored the highest for the White Ferns with 40 runs!

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What age group in Spain will be affected by the new social media ban?

The new law in Spain will affect children under 16 years old.

Find out more: Spain becomes latest country to ban Social Media

How long can a leopard seal grow?

Leopard seals can grow up to 3.5 meters long!

Find out more: Leopard Seal found in Lower Hutt

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tariff A tax on goods brought into a country. The new tariff makes imported toys more expensive.

exports Goods sent to another country for sale. New Zealand's exports include kiwifruit and beef.

labour Work done by people, especially for pay. Some products are made using forced labour, which is unfair.

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