Kiwi Kids Quiz – 4th September 2026

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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...

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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...

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With Club+, shoppers can earn 'Club+ Dollars' to spend at any Foodstuffs supermarket!
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What happened during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986?
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The Chernobyl disaster was the world's worst nuclear accident, spreading radioactive material across Europe.
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What does the fees-free tertiary education scheme help students with?
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The fees-free scheme helps students by paying their tuition fees for the final year of study.
Find out more: Government ends final year fees-free
What big change is happening to the NCEA qualification for students?
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The NCEA qualification will be replaced with a brand-new system!
Find out more: Big Changes for Schools in Budget 2026
What special tournament did Coach Koponen help the Breakers win?
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Coach Petteri Koponen helped the Breakers win their first-ever Ignite Cup!
Find out more: Breakers split with Coach
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
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What ancient insect was named after a famous race car driver?
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A newly discovered ancient wasp species was named Gwesped Piastrii after Oscar Piastri!
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What record did Finn Allen break during the T20 World Cup semi-final?
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Finn Allen scored the fastest century ever in a T20 World Cup match, hitting 100 runs in just 33 balls!
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What record did the Blackcaps break during the T20 World Cup?
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The Blackcaps set a record for the highest opening partnership in T20 World Cup history with 175 runs!
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Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?
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Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mt Everest in 1953!
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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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What ingredients are mixed with the horse meat before the pie is baked?
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Pakuranga Bakery sold more than 100 lo'i hossi pies in one day.
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How many leatherback turtles were spotted near Tauranga?
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Five rare leatherback turtles were spotted swimming near Mount Maunganui!
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What is the wingspan of the Antonov AN-124?
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The Antonov AN-124 has a wingspan of 73.3 meters, about the length of two Olympic swimming pools side by side!
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What happens to your money when inflation rises?
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What historic milestone did the Wellington Phoenix achieve this season?
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The Wellington Phoenix reached the playoffs for the first time ever!
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Vocabulary

  • plunger A tool used to push or pull things, often for unclogging. He used a plunger to pop the balloons.
  • record The best or highest achievement in a certain activity. He set a new world record for balloon popping.
  • burst To break suddenly or explode. The balloon burst when he hit it with the plunger.
    • Find the words in the article:Plunger Pops Balloon World Record

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