Kiwi Kids Quiz – 14th August 2026

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How long were ships unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz?
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Ships were unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz for 110 days before the agreement.
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What is hypersonic speed?
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Hypersonic speed is flying faster than five times the speed of sound!
Find out more: Rocket Lab tests Hypersonic Rocket
What new rule did FIFA announce for World Cup fans?
Answer
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into stadiums for safety reasons.
Find out more: FIFA bans refillable bottles
What unusual symbol did the Cockroach Janta Party choose?
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The Cockroach Janta Party chose a cockroach as its symbol because it represents survival, just like many young Indians feel they need to survive tough times.
Find out more: Frustrated Indian Youth join Cockroach Political Party
What was the score of the Warriors vs. Broncos game?
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The Warriors won the game with a score of 42-12!
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How do scientists learn about the Gilbert's potoroo's diet?
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Scientists study the potoroo's poo to find out what it eats!
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What amazing time did Sabastian Sawe run the marathon in?
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Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds!
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How many T-shirts did David Rush put on in one minute?
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David Rush set a record by putting on 32 T-shirts in just 60 seconds!
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How many people had to leave their homes due to the wildfires?
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More than 80,000 people had to leave their homes because of the wildfires in Spain and France.
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What caused the rare bloom of wildflowers in Death Valley?
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What are the gases that the new scheme is targeting?
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The new scheme targets hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are powerful greenhouse gases.
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What sneaky techniques do subscription services use to keep you paying?
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Subscription services often use free trials and auto-renewals to keep charging you without you noticing!
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What special feature does the One New Zealand Stadium have?
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The stadium has a roof, keeping everyone warm and dry during rain!
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Why are people in South Westland worried about deer?
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Wild deer numbers have grown very quickly, causing concerns for farmers and conservationists.
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What record did Fehi Fineanganofo set during the Super Rugby season?
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Fehi Fineanganofo scored 17 tries this season, setting a new record!
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What record did Daxton Hunter break?
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Daxton Hunter broke the record for the fastest hopscotch course in under 50 seconds!
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How many goals did Messi score in the match against Austria?
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Messi scored two goals in the match against Austria, breaking the World Cup record!
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How fast did the New Zealand rowers finish their race?
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The New Zealand rowers finished their race in 6 minutes and 26.86 seconds!
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How many goals did Kelli Brown score in the match?
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Kelli Brown scored three goals, making a hat-trick in the game!
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  • clarity How clear something is. The clarity of the water was perfect for drinking.
  • odour A smell, especially a strong or unpleasant one. The water had a pleasant odour, making it enjoyable.
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