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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 24th July 2026

New Cook Strait Ferries Named After Explorers

New Zealand’s two new state-owned ferries were named Kupe and Cook, Minister for Rail Winston Peters announced in a speech...

Ninety Kākāpō to be vaccinated against Bird Flu

New Zealand’s Department of Conservation (DOC) began vaccinating around ninety kākāpō, along with other rare native birds, after a seabird...

Study explores why Cats lick each other

A new study suggests that when cats lick each other, it may not always be a friendly act. Researcher Morgane...

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 24th July 2026

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New Cook Strait Ferries Named After Explorers

July 23, 2026

Ninety Kākāpō to be vaccinated against Bird Flu

July 23, 2026

Whittaker’s unveils new Gumdrop Chocolate Block

July 21, 2026

Kiwi Swimmers Win New Zealand’s First Games Medals

July 25, 2026

Commonwealth Games open with royal surprise

July 25, 2026

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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 24th July 2026

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Study explores why Cats lick each other

July 23, 2026

AI Traffic Lights face first test

July 23, 2026

Washington’s Famous Reflecting Pool left looking faded

July 21, 2026

Elijah Just nominated for FIFA Goal of the Tournament

July 22, 2026

Fox wins Open with final birdie

July 20, 2026

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What special phrase inspired the celebration of Star Wars Day?

Star Wars Day is celebrated on May 4th because it sounds like 'May the Force be with you!'

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How many New Zealanders were recognized in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list?

One hundred and seventy-eight New Zealanders were honored for their service!

Find out more: Kiwis Honoured by King

What special achievement did Freya accomplish with her piano exam?

Freya became the first pianist to pass a Grade 8 exam using only her left hand!

Find out more: Teen passes Piano exam using only one hand

Why do horses yawn when they see each other yawn?

Horses yawn to build social bonds with each other, just like humans!

Find out more: Why Horses Yawn

What time are the daily chimp talks at Wellington Zoo?

Akida is a little jealous because he is no longer the youngest chimp in the troop.

Find out more: Chimp born at Wellington Zoo

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

How many goals did Messi score in the match against Austria?

Messi scored two goals in the match against Austria, breaking the World Cup record!

Find out more: Messi breaks World Cup Record

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

What could the proposed law in New Zealand change about welfare decisions?

The proposed law could allow automated systems to help make decisions about people's benefits.

Find out more: Proposed law could use AI

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What cool new food could be made with a 3D printer?

Experts say we might eat 3D printed chocolate and even mashed potatoes!

Find out more: 3D printed chocolate bar made

What unique method does the ballista spider use to catch ants?

The ballista spider uses a spring-loaded trap to launch ants into the air!

Find out more: Spider sets Spring-Loaded Trap

How many T-shirts did David Rush put on in one minute?

David Rush set a record by putting on 32 T-shirts in just 60 seconds!

Find out more: 32 T-Shirts put on in one minute

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

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

Find out more: White Ferns loose opening match of World Cup

What is a fun way to learn about news stories?

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

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What historic event happened between the Māori Queen and Prince William?

The Māori Queen met Prince William at Windsor Castle, making history!

Find out more: Māori Queen meets Prince William

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How old was Charles Smith when he became a grandfather?

Charles Smith was 91 years and 209 days old when his granddaughter was born!

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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

How long has Beverly Hannett-Price been teaching?

Beverly Hannett-Price has been teaching for an amazing 67 years!

Find out more: Teacher spends 67 Years of Teaching

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quirky Unusual or different in a fun way. Her quirky style made her stand out at school.

intersection A place where two or more roads meet. We stopped at the intersection to wait for the light.

council A group of people who make decisions for a community. The council decided to build a new playground in the park.

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