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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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What special agreement did New Zealand and Singapore sign?

New Zealand and Singapore signed a fuel and food agreement to keep supplies flowing, even during crises.

Find out more: NZ And Singapore sign fuel deal

What special pizza is being offered in Hungary?

A pizzeria in Budapest is serving a pizza inspired by ancient Roman food!

Find out more: ‘Time-travel ‘ pizza offered in Hungary

What major awards did New Zealand creatives win at the 2026 Oscars?

New Zealand creatives won Best Costume Design and Best Visual Effects at the 2026 Oscars!

Find out more: Kiwi’s shine at Oscars

What exciting event is happening for young flag football players in New Zealand?

The NFL is funding youth flag football events, including national championships!

Find out more: NFL Backs NZ Flag Football

What special feature will the Chang'e-7 spacecraft have for exploring the Moon?

The Chang'e-7 will have a robotic 'chopper' that can jump and drill for ice!

Find out more: China Delays Mission to Hunt for Moon Water

How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?

New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!

Find out more: Kiwifruit Harvest breaks Record

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

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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 much did the T. rex skeleton Gus sell for?

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

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What special feature does Doyul's robot have that helps it learn?

Doyul's robot learns from its experiences, just like a child does!

Find out more: A Robot That Learns Like A Child

What important role did Ayatollah Khamenei have in Iran?

Ayatollah Khamenei was Iran's Supreme Leader for nearly 40 years, making key decisions.

Find out more: What is going on in Iran?

How many tries did the All Blacks score in their match against the Sharks?

The All Blacks scored a total of eight tries during the match!

Find out more: All Blacks storm 54–0 win over Sharks

What exciting event happened before the rugby match in Cape Town?

Before the match, two passenger jets flew low over the stadium, which is a South African tradition!

Find out more: Springboks Edge All Blacks in Cape Town

What was special about Bangladesh's cricket victory over Australia?

Bangladesh won their first-ever test match in Australia, which is a huge achievement!

Find out more: Bangladesh Beats Australia In Cricket Upset

What amazing records did robots break at the World Humanoid Robot Games?

A robot broke Usain Bolt's sprint record by running 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, and another robot jumped 2.88 meters from a standstill, beating the human record!

Find out more: Robots Beat Human Sprint and Jump Records

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What is the name of the giant trout statue in Gore?

The giant trout statue in Gore is getting an official name through a fun competition!

Find out more: Naming Gore’s Giant Trout

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

What special celebration does PokéPark Kanto mark?

PokéPark Kanto celebrates 30 years of Pokémon since it began!

Find out more: World’s first Pokémon park opens

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