Kiwi Kids News - News that is out of this World

Term 3 Super Quiz 2026

Māori Language Week Draws to a Close

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, New Zealand’s Māori Language Week, comes to an end this Sunday, 20 September 2026....

Woman Wins Back World Record for Salt and Pepper

A 67-year-old woman from Wisconsin in the United States has reclaimed a Guinness World Record after building up a huge...

Huge New Crater Spotted on the Moon

Scientists at NASA have discovered a brand-new crater on the Moon so big that something like it only happens once...

National Read more

Term 3 Super Quiz 2026

September 18, 2026

Māori Language Week Draws to a Close

September 18, 2026

Dunedin Kmart Adds Quiet Shopping Hour

September 18, 2026

Dunedin’s New Hospital Building Opens Doors

September 15, 2026

Premium Content

Feature Article

WEEKLY Quiz

LITERACY BOOKLET

Finding a Way Down (Part Two)

September 9, 2026

Term 3 Super Quiz 2026

September 18, 2026

Literacy Booklet Term 3 2026

July 16, 2026

Teacher Downloads

Sign Up to Kiwi Kids News

What is Kiwi Kids News?

World Read more

Huge New Crater Spotted on the Moon

September 18, 2026

NASA Invites Everyone to Observe the Moon

September 16, 2026

Ancient feather found preserved in Dino Poo

September 15, 2026

Sport Read more

Silver Ferns Coach stays on through to 2027

September 18, 2026

F1 Stars Racing to Wellington in 2027

September 16, 2026

Hayden Wilde Wins First World Triathlon Title

September 15, 2026

Did You Know?

What special mission are the astronauts on?

The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!

Find out more: Crew-12 heads to ISS

How many eggs do Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay in a year?

Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay only one egg a year!

Find out more: Southern Kiwi lays two rare eggs

How much did Michelangelo's tiny foot sketch sell for?

The tiny foot sketch sold for an amazing $27.2 million!

Find out more: Foot Sketch sells for Millions

How much tax did King Charles pay in 2024-25?

King Charles paid £12.9 million in taxes during the 2024-25 year!

Find out more: King shares Tax and Palace plans

What song did Bulgaria's Dara perform to win Eurovision?

Dara won Eurovision with her catchy pop song called Bangaranga!

Find out more: Bulgaria wins Eurovision

How many paper airplanes did David Rush fold in one hour?

David Rush folded an amazing 415 paper airplanes in just one hour!

Find out more: Man Folds 415 Paper Planes in One Hour

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 – 5th June 2026

What amazing speed can the Superman robot reach?

The Superman robot can run at a top speed of 45.6 km/h, faster than Usain Bolt!

Find out more: Robot runs faster than Usain Bolt

What was the reason for canceling the National Dog Show?

The National Dog Show was canceled due to concerns about the stadium's ground surface.

Find out more: National Dog Show Cancelled Over Ground Fears

In what year did Earth Day become a global event?

More than a billion people now take part in Earth Day events around the world.

Find out more: What is Earth Day?

Start a Quiz

Te Reo Articles

Watch a Video

Maths / Literacy Practice

Positive Mindset Challenge

Smile, It’s Contagious!

July 12, 2026

Happiness Grows When You Practise It

July 12, 2026

Finding Happiness

June 18, 2026

What is the Positive Mindset Challenge?

Literacy Booklet Term 3 2026

July 16, 2026

Odd Stuff Read more

Woman Wins Back World Record for Salt and Pepper

September 18, 2026

Man Folds 415 Paper Planes in One Hour

September 16, 2026

Could Poo help build Stronger Concrete?

September 15, 2026

Retired Firefighter Aims for World’s Biggest Sock Collection

September 2, 2026

Swiss Gardener Grows Record-Breaking Chilli

September 1, 2026

World’s oldest competitive skateboarder

August 31, 2026

Watch a Video

Popular this week

Alcaraz and Rybakina win Australian Open

February 2, 2026

Airfares rise amid Fuel Costs

March 11, 2026

Max Verstappen told off for using bad language

September 25, 2024

Student Builds World’s Smallest Vacuum Cleaner

September 20, 2024

Government to launch AI called Gov-GPT

September 26, 2024

Google adds AI Helper to browsing

April 27, 2026

THIS or THAT

Which one is your favourite? Cast your vote - then check the results.

Student Articles

Young Author, 11, Publishes Sci-Fi Book

September 8, 2026

A Robot That Learns Like A Child

September 7, 2026

Asteroid narrowly are going to miss Earth!

May 23, 2026

You are invited to a warm and happy Whānau dinner

May 23, 2026

Did You Know?

What technology are students using to cheat on exams?

Students are using AI-powered smart glasses to cheat in exams!

Find out more: AI Glasses raise Exam Cheating concerns

What special achievement did Adam Hall reach at the Paralympics?

Adam Hall won a silver medal, completing his collection of every color of Paralympic medal!

Find out more: Hall snatches Silver in Paralympics

What did the woman in Italy do with her winning lottery ticket?

She accidentally threw it in the rubbish after thinking it was a loser!

Find out more: Winning Lottery Ticket saved from the Rubbish

What surprising number of bacteria types were found on mouthguards?

Researchers found about 17 types of potentially harmful bacteria on mouthguards!

Find out more: Germs found on kids’ mouthguards

What is the height of the world's smallest arcade machine?

The world's smallest arcade machine is just 2.4 cm tall!

Find out more: Tiny Arcade Machine breaks Record

What famous songs did Dolly Parton write?

Dolly Parton wrote many famous songs, including 'Jolene' and 'I Will Always Love You.'

Find out more: Dolly Parton dies at 80

How long will Dame Noeline Taurua coach the Silver Ferns?

Dame Noeline Taurua will coach the Silver Ferns until 2027!

Find out more: Silver Ferns Coach stays on through to 2027

What did New Zealand Rugby do for Moana Pasifika players?

New Zealand Rugby is paying the wages of Moana Pasifika players after the team faced financial troubles.

Find out more: NZ Rugby pays Moana Pasifika Players

What special week celebrates the Māori language in New Zealand?

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, or Māori Language Week, celebrates the Māori language each year!

Find out more: Māori Language Week Draws to a Close

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 – 7th August 2026

Vocabulary

implant A device placed inside the body for medical reasons. The doctor put an implant in my knee to help it heal.

macula The part of the eye that helps you see details. The macula is important for reading and recognizing faces.

signals Messages sent to communicate information. The camera sends signals to the chip to create an image.

Find the words in the article:Tiny Eye Implant invented

Read more >

Read more >

Read more >

Read more >

Feature Article

WEEKLY Quiz

LITERACY BOOKLET

Did You Know?

Popular this week

THIS or THAT

Did You Know?

Vocabulary