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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 13th November 2026

Giant Christmas tree arrives in New York City

A giant Christmas tree has arrived at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, in the United States. Its arrival...

Robot Buoy Listens for Whales to Stop Strandings

A clever floating robot is now listening out for whales in Golden Bay, at the top of the South Island,...

Young Kiwis head to world’s biggest Climate Meeting

Three young New Zealanders are among about 80,000 people heading to COP31, the world’s biggest climate change meeting. It started...

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 13th November 2026

November 13, 2026

Robot Buoy Listens for Whales to Stop Strandings

November 12, 2026

Young Kiwis head to world’s biggest Climate Meeting

November 12, 2026

Kiwi comedian Dai Henwood dies aged 48

November 12, 2026

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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 13th November 2026

November 13, 2026

Giant Christmas tree arrives in New York City

November 12, 2026

New dwarf planet spotted beyond Pluto

November 12, 2026

New York’s giant Christmas tree arrives

November 12, 2026

Lawson fights to seventh in Brazilian Grand Prix

November 10, 2026

Kiwis reach the final by beating Tonga

November 8, 2026

Liam Lawson to start third at Brazilian Grand Prix

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What special effects company from New Zealand won a BAFTA award?

Wētā FX won a BAFTA for visual effects for Avatar: Fire and Ash!

Find out more: NZ wins two BAFTAs

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

What is the most commonly misspelled word in America?

The word 'bougie' tops the list of misspelled words in America!

Find out more: Could you spell these words?

What was special about Kiribati's football win?

Kiribati won its first-ever football title in a big tournament!

Find out more: Kiribati claims First-Ever Football title

What exciting comeback did the All Blacks make in their match against South Africa?

The All Blacks scored 21 points in a row after being behind at halftime!

Find out more: All Blacks beat South Africa

How many goals did Elijah Just score in the match?

Elijah Just scored two goals for New Zealand in the match!

Find out more: New Zealand draw with Iran at World Cup

If you could rename one place in New Zealand based on what it looks like, what would you call it?

Aotearoa even has an official board just for place names, and in 2024 it celebrated 100 years of official place naming. That means people have been carefully recording, checking, and protecting place names for a whole century.

Find out more: How Aotearoa got its Place Names

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What special meal do families share to celebrate the Chinese New Year?

Families share a reunion dinner, which is the most important meal of the year!

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What makes the $100 coffee so special?

The $100 coffee scored 96.2 out of 100 for quality, making it one of the best in the world!

Find out more: Christchurch Café’s Coffee costs $100 a cup

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What amazing number of new ocean species were discovered in just one year?

Scientists found 1,121 new marine species in one year!

Find out more: Over 1,000 new Ocean Species found

What special blocks were installed at Wellington Airport for safety?

Wellington Airport installed special energy-absorbing blocks called EMAS to keep planes safe.

Find out more: Wellington airport undergoes upgrade

How many Tour de France titles has Tadej Pogacar won?

Tadej Pogacar has won five Tour de France titles, matching a record!

Find out more: Pogacar matches Tour de France Record

What position did Liam Lawson finish in the US Grand Prix?

Liam Lawson finished in ninth place at the US Grand Prix!

Find out more: Lawson Scores Points in US Grand Prix

What is acid rain and how does it affect the environment?

Acid rain is rain that contains harmful chemicals, which can damage plants and water supplies. It can make water more acidic and harm crops.

Find out more: Acid Rain falls in Vanuatu

What exciting event happened before the rugby match in Cape Town?

Before the match, two passenger jets flew low over the stadium, which is a South African tradition!

Find out more: Springboks Edge All Blacks in Cape Town

How old is the oldest competitive pool player in the world?

Maggie Kennedy is 98 years old and still plays pool competitively!

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What can help your brain think more creatively?

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championship A competition to find the best team or player. The soccer championship was exciting with many teams competing.

final The last game in a competition to decide the winner. The basketball final was thrilling and close until the end.

province A large area of land that is part of a country. New Zealand has many provinces, each with its own teams.

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