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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...

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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 did officials warn about the 120-year-old dam in Hawaii?

Officials warned that the old dam could be in danger of failing due to heavy flooding.

Find out more: Hawaii Floods Force Evacuations

What is the Danube River's record low water level in Budapest?

In Budapest, the Danube River dropped to just 10 centimeters, breaking its previous record low of 33 centimeters from 2018!

Find out more: Low River levels cause Energy Fears in Europe

How many toes does the record-breaking cat Erebus have?

Erebus Anomaly has an amazing 29 toes!

Find out more: Cat sets record with 29 toes

Find out more: Australia Keep Rose Bowl After Beating White Ferns

How much untreated sewage was spilled into the sea each day?

About 70 million litres of untreated sewage were spilled into the sea every day!

Find out more: Sewage spill in Wellington

What famous song did Shakira perform for the 2010 World Cup?

Shakira performed the hit song 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' for the 2010 World Cup.

Find out more: Shakira returns with a World Cup Anthem

What makes the Enhanced Games different from the Olympics?

In the Enhanced Games, athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs that are usually banned in other sports.

Find out more: What are the Enhanced Games?

How tall are the robots helping with baggage at Haneda airport?

The robots stand 130 centimeters tall, which is about the height of a small child!

Find out more: Robots join airport baggage team

Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?

Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mt Everest in 1953!

Find out more: Best Kiwi ‘Firsts’

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What mistake was made on the Sydney Marathon medal?

The Sydney Marathon medal accidentally shows a stadium from Germany instead of Sydney!

Find out more: Marathon Medal Shows Wrong Stadium by Mistake

What is the theme of Samoan Language Week this year?

This year's theme is based on a Samoan proverb about blessings from mountains.

Find out more: Samoan Language Week begins

What is the length of Ozzy's tongue?

Ozzy's tongue measures an amazing 7.83 inches long!

Find out more: World’s longest dog tongue

What record did Spider-Man: Brand New Day break at the box office?

Spider-Man: Brand New Day had the second-biggest opening weekend ever, earning about NZ$1.6 billion!

Find out more: New Spider-Man film smashes Box Office records

Find out more: Kiwi Cole Davies Wins US Motocross Double

What unusual job did the police have to do recently?

The police helped guide a baby seal safely back to the ocean!

Find out more: Seal Pup given police escort back to sea

What percentage of threatening events in stores were caused by repeat offenders last year?

Last year, repeat offenders were linked to 34% of threatening events in Bunnings stores.

Find out more: Bunnings adds Facial Recognition

Find out more: Sick Bugs Keep Thousands of Kiwi Kids Home From School

How many years had it been since the Silver Ferns last won gold?

The Silver Ferns won their first gold medal in 16 years!

Find out more: Silver Ferns Win First Gold In 16 Years

Find out more: Family Sets World Record For Shared Birthday

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