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Say Neigh More — Horse Pies Are a Hit

A bakery in Christchurch sold out of its brand new horse meat pies on the very first day they went...

Kākāpō Parrot Population Hits 75-Year High

New Zealand’s kākāpō parrot population has reached its highest number in 75 years, after 90 new chicks were officially added...

Earthquakes Shake South Island – Bridges closed

People in the lower South Island were given a big shake on Wednesday evening after five earthquakes hit near Milford...

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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 4th September 2026

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Say Neigh More — Horse Pies Are a Hit

September 3, 2026

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Apple Maps Changes Lake Ontario Name

September 3, 2026

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September 3, 2026

Dyson Launches Camera-Powered Toothbrush

September 2, 2026

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Messi Retires From International Football

September 1, 2026

Haaland Shaves Off His Famous Long Hair

August 31, 2026

Kiwi Cole Davies Wins US Motocross Double

August 31, 2026

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How many medals did New Zealand win at the Commonwealth Games?

New Zealand won a total of 36 medals, including 10 gold medals!

Find out more: New Zealand Finish Glasgow Games With 36 Medals

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 percentage of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land?

About 33% of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land, which is important for protecting nature and culture.

Find out more: Opinion Piece: More than land on a map

What colors are seen in the aurora australis?

The aurora australis lights up the sky with beautiful purple and green colors!

Find out more: Southern Lights Shine Bright

What types of seabirds were rescued by Wellington Zoo after the storm?

Wellington Zoo rescued albatrosses, petrels, and penguins after a storm!

Find out more: Wellington Zoo holds fundraiser

What was the size of the giant ancient scorpion Praearcturus gigas?

The giant scorpion could be as big as a Labrador dog!

Find out more: Giant Ancient Scorpion found in UK

What magnitude was the earthquake that hit Colombia?

The earthquake in Colombia had a magnitude of 7.4, making it very strong!

Find out more: Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Hits Western Colombia

What happens when someone smiles at you?

When someone smiles at you, it often makes you want to smile back, spreading happiness!

Find out more: Smile, It’s Contagious!

What new rule could lead to a red card at the World Cup?

Players could get a red card for covering their mouths while talking to opponents!

Find out more: New rules for Football World Cup

What happens to recycling bins if people keep putting the wrong things in them?

In Auckland and Christchurch, recycling bins can be taken away after three strikes for contamination!

Find out more: Recycling Rules catch out Kiwis

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How long was Dawa Sherpa missing on Mount Everest?

Dawa Sherpa was missing for six days before being found alive!

Find out more: Sherpa found alive on Everest after 6 days

What unusual place did the kitten hide before being rescued?

The kitten was found hiding inside the engine bay of a digger!

Find out more: Rescued Kitten Joins US Building Crew

What is a fun way to learn about news stories?

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

Find out more: Kiwi Kids Quiz – 1st May 2026

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?

What color does the Moon turn during a total lunar eclipse?

During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon can turn a deep red color, often called a 'Blood Moon'.

Find out more: Blood Moon over Aotearoa

What amazing thing can the PRIMA eye implant help people do?

The PRIMA eye implant can help some blind people regain parts of their vision!

Find out more: Tiny Eye Implant invented

What was the special felt-tip pen used for during the Apollo 11 mission?

The pen was used by Buzz Aldrin to fix a broken switch on their spacecraft, helping them return safely from the Moon!

Find out more: Astronaut’s Felt-Tip sold for $1.47 Million

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 special award did the New Zealand show win in New York?

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

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

Vocabulary

taonga A treasure or something very valuable. The park is a taonga for New Zealand's nature.

biodiversity The variety of different plants and animals in an area. Biodiversity is important for a healthy environment.

rāhui A temporary restriction or protection of an area. A rāhui was placed to help the land recover.

Find the words in the article:Funds boost Tongariro Recovery

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