Kiwi Kids Quiz – 30th October 2026

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Did You Know?

How many times has Finland been named the happiest country?
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Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for a record nine times!
Find out more: Finland Tops Happiness List
How many athletes participated in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
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Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations took part in the Games!
Find out more: Glascow Games End With Closing Ceremony
What was special about the All Whites' win against Chile?
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It was the All Whites' first-ever victory over a South American team!
Find out more: All Whites crush Chile
What unusual ingredient is used to make bird's nest soup?
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Bird's nest soup is made from nests made of bird saliva!
Find out more: Milli’s Top Five: The World’s Weirdest Foods
How many eggs can a female wētāpunga lay at once?
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A female wētāpunga can lay between 100 and 300 eggs at a time!
Find out more: Giant Wētā numbers get a Big Boost
How much did the T. rex skeleton Gus sell for?
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Gus, the T. rex skeleton, sold for a record-breaking NZ$85.7 million!
Find out more: T. Rex skeleton sells for record $85 Million
What new name did Nauru choose for itself?
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Nauru is now called the Republic of Naoero, reflecting its culture!
Find out more: Nauru chooses a new name
What special award did the New Zealand show win in New York?
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The animated series 'Bigsies and Littles' won a Gold Tower at the New York Festivals TV and Film Awards!
Find out more: NZ Kids’ show wins big in New York
How tall is the Starship rocket that SpaceX launched?
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The Starship rocket is an impressive 124 meters tall!
Find out more: Starship test sends new satellites into space
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Did You Know?

What does the fees-free tertiary education scheme help students with?
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The fees-free scheme helps students by paying their tuition fees for the final year of study.
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What special feature does the Dunedin Kmart have for quiet shopping?
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How long did Scott McLaughlin wait for his IndyCar victory?
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Scott McLaughlin waited 36 races for his IndyCar win!
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What unusual place did the kitten hide before being rescued?
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The kitten was found hiding inside the engine bay of a digger!
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Which famous singer has a shrimp named after them?
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The tiny shrimp Leucothoe eltoni is named after Sir Elton John!
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How many Tour de France titles has Tadej Pogacar won?
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Tadej Pogacar has won five Tour de France titles, matching a record!
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What records did Lewis Clareburt break at the World Cup?
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Lewis Clareburt broke two national swimming records in Baku, New Zealand!
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Vocabulary

  • quiz A game or test to see what you know. We took a quiz in class about animals.
  • news Information about what is happening in the world. I read the news to learn about local events.
  • together With other people, not alone. We worked together to finish the project.
    • Find the words in the article:Kiwi Kids Quiz – 8th May 2026

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