Kiwi Kids Quiz – 14th August 2026

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What special time of year did the rescue flight take place in Antarctica?
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The rescue flight happened just before months of winter darkness in Antarctica!
Find out more: Antarctica Rescue Flight Beats Darkness
What special mission are the astronauts on?
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The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!
Find out more: Crew-12 heads to ISS
What unusual winter weather surprised New Zealand this week?
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New Zealand experienced snow and sleet, which is rare for some areas!
Find out more: Snow and Sleet surprise New Zealand
What exciting event will take place in New Zealand in 2027?
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New Zealand will host its first-ever State of Origin rugby match at Eden Park!
Find out more: 2027 State of Origin at Eden Park
What was the score of the Warriors vs. Broncos game?
Answer
The Warriors won the game with a score of 42-12!
Find out more: Warriors beat Broncos in Magic Round
What colour was the robot Lightning?
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The robot Lightning beat the human half-marathon world record by more than six minutes.
Find out more: Robot runs half-marathon record
How long was Cookie Bear the face of Griffins biscuits?
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Cookie Bear was the face of Griffins biscuits for over 57 years!
Find out more: Cookie Bear comes back
Which team did Moana Pasifika beat in an exciting match at North Harbour Stadium?
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Moana Pasifika won four of their five matches at North Harbour Stadium last year.
Find out more: Moana Pasifika announce closure
How do sperm whales use bubbles to help them sleep?
Answer
Sperm whales use bubbles to stay upright while they sleep, helping them avoid waves and save energy!
Find out more: Whales use Bubbles for better Sleep
What do you think firefighters use to put out big fires?
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Firefighters use special trucks and tools to put out big fires, like the one at Wellington Airport!
Find out more: Wellington Airport ablaze

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What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?
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The tiny bat was named Mystacina nymphe, and it weighed only 8 to 10 grams!
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Did you know who the new coach of England's Test cricket team is?
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Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, is the new coach!
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How many runs did India win by in the T20 World Cup final?
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India won the final by 96 runs, making it a big victory!
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What did Tommy Caldwell learn from climbing the Dawn Wall?
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Tommy learned that success means continuing through challenges and adapting.
Find out more: El Capitan: The first man to climb the dawn wall. Part Two
What is the new blend of mince called that combines beef and pork?
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The new blend of mince is called 'bork'!
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What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?
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At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!
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What is Koru Circle designed to let top members do?
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What is the most expensive book ever sold in Norway?
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The most expensive book ever sold in Norway is a rare Viking book donated by footballer Erling Haaland, costing about £100,000!
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Which team did Moana Pasifika beat in an exciting match at North Harbour Stadium?
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Moana Pasifika won four of their five matches at North Harbour Stadium last year.
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What was the special felt-tip pen used for during the Apollo 11 mission?
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