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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 31th July 2026

Yoga Teacher Sets New Underwater Push-up Record

A yoga teacher living in Vietnam broke a Guinness World Record after performing 86 push-ups underwater on a single breath....

Powerful earthquake hits Japan

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck south-west Japan on Tuesday, injuring several people and triggering a brief tsunami advisory that was...

Government Says No to Fireworks Ban

New Zealand’s Government has decided not to ban the public sale and private use of fireworks, despite a group of...

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 31th July 2026

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Government Says No to Fireworks Ban

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Kiwi Painting Sells For $1.65 Million

July 29, 2026

Huge Sinkhole closes Auckland Street

July 27, 2026

Hobbs Sprints to Commonwealth Gold

July 29, 2026

Fairweather secures third medal

July 27, 2026

Swimmers win two bronze medals

July 26, 2026

Kiwi Swimmers Win New Zealand’s First Games Medals

July 25, 2026

Commonwealth Games open with royal surprise

July 25, 2026

Man locked out of his own house – again

July 29, 2026

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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 31th July 2026

July 31, 2026

Yoga Teacher Sets New Underwater Push-up Record

July 30, 2026

Powerful earthquake hits Japan

July 30, 2026

Qantas plane flies for 24 Hours Straight

July 29, 2026

LeBron James chooses Philadelphia for Final NBA chapter

July 29, 2026

Pogacar matches Tour de France Record

July 27, 2026

Tottenham Beat Auckland FC in Friendly

July 26, 2026

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How far did the Artemis II spacecraft travel around the Moon?

The Artemis II spacecraft traveled a whopping 694,481 miles around the Moon!

Find out more: Artemis Comes Home

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 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 many lava fountaining episodes has Kilauea had since December 2024?

Kilauea has had 48 lava fountaining episodes since December 2024!

Find out more: Kilauea sets Lava Fountain record

How long was the world's longest tiramisu made in London?

The world's longest tiramisu was 1,445 feet long!

Find out more: London builds World’s Longest Tiramisu

How old was Neville Sandiford when he became the oldest croquet player?

Neville Sandiford was 101 years and 262 days old when he earned the record!

Find out more: Kiwi named Oldest Croquet Player

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

What important lesson did Bashii the tiger teach visitors at the zoo?

Bashii helped teach visitors about the dangers facing wild tigers and how to protect them.

Find out more: Beloved Tiger Bashii Dies at Wellington Zoo

How many runs did Kane Williamson score in his cricket career?

Kane Williamson scored an amazing 19,346 runs in his career!

Find out more: Williamson retires from international cricket

What surprising place have residents found millipedes crawling into?

Residents have found millipedes in shoes, bags, and even beds!

Find out more: Wellington battles Millipede problem

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What surprising number of bacteria types were found on mouthguards?

Researchers found about 17 types of potentially harmful bacteria on mouthguards!

Find out more: Germs found on kids’ mouthguards

How many officials will help with India's census?

More than three million officials will help count India's people!

Find out more: World’s biggest census – How India Counts Everyone?

What special technology will be used in Australia's new traffic lights?

Australia's new traffic lights will use artificial intelligence to manage traffic!

Find out more: AI Traffic Lights face first test

What unique feature did the 2026 Winter Olympics have at its opening ceremony?

The opening ceremony featured two Olympic cauldrons, one in Milan and another in Cortina!

Find out more: Winter Olympics Officially Open in Italy

What percentage of people trust RNZ according to the 2026 report?

57 percent of people trust RNZ, making it New Zealand's most trusted news brand!

Find out more: Do you trust our News?

What special award has Elijah Just been nominated for?

Elijah Just has been nominated for the FIFA Goal of the Tournament award!

Find out more: Elijah Just nominated for FIFA Goal of the Tournament

How old is Fancy, the oldest living horse?

Fancy is 37 years and 329 days old!

Find out more: Oldest Living Horse named

How many galaxies are shown on the new universe map?

The new universe map shows nearly 800,000 galaxies!

Find out more: Scientists reveal huge universe map

What special feature was designed for athletes at the Winter Paralympics?

A special front row for wheelchair users was created so everyone could enjoy the event together!

Find out more: Winter Paralympics open in Verona

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Vocabulary

vaccinating Giving a shot to help protect against sickness. The vet is vaccinating the kākāpō to keep them safe.

endangered A type of animal that is very rare and at risk of disappearing. The kākāpō is an endangered bird that needs protection.

infection When germs enter the body and make someone sick. Bird flu is a type of infection that can affect birds.

Find the words in the article:Ninety Kākāpō to be vaccinated against Bird Flu

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