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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 4th September 2026

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...

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...

Earthquakes Shake South Island – Bridges closed

People in the lower South Island were given a big shake on Wednesday evening after five earthquakes hit near Milford...

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Apple Maps Changes Lake Ontario Name

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Messi Retires From International Football

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Kiwi Cole Davies Wins US Motocross Double

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What is the name of the new thrill ride at Sky Tower?

The new thrill ride at Sky Tower is called SkyRide!

Find out more: Sky Tower launches new thrill ride

What clever tricks do advertisers use to catch your attention?

Advertisers use colors, music, and stories to persuade you.

Find out more: Advertising: how it persuades you

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How long has the Seddon Memorial Town Clock been watching over Rotorua?

The Seddon Memorial Town Clock has been in Rotorua for over 100 years!

Find out more: Rotorua’s Historic Clock ticks again

What exciting event is happening for young flag football players in New Zealand?

The NFL is funding youth flag football events, including national championships!

Find out more: NFL Backs NZ Flag Football

What do you get when you spend $30 at Woolworths?

You can receive a Disney Ooshie when you spend $30 at Woolworths!

Find out more: Ooshies craze spreads across Aotearoa

What does the name 'Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia' mean?

It means 'The Long Wake of Te Rakihouia' and honors a historical figure.

Find out more: New marine reserves protect southern coast

What special tournament did Coach Koponen help the Breakers win?

Coach Petteri Koponen helped the Breakers win their first-ever Ignite Cup!

Find out more: Breakers split with Coach

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

What unusual task did the digger operator do at the competition?

Steven George used his excavator to slice a pizza!

Find out more: Digger pizza-slicing competition

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Did you know that New Zealand has its first rubber road made from recycled tyres?

The rubber road in Glentunnel used about 1,797 recycled tyres!

Find out more: New Zealand’s first rubber road

What was the hottest average temperature in Western Europe for June and July?

The hottest average temperature in Western Europe for June and July was 21.62°C!

Find out more: Europe breaks heat record during Summer

What should residents in Christchurch do with their tap water?

Residents in Christchurch need to boil their tap water before using it for drinking and cooking because of bacteria found in the water supply.

Find out more: Christchurch urged to Boil Water

What new rule is Jetstar introducing for carry-on luggage?

Jetstar will charge extra for larger carry-on suitcases starting next February!

Find out more: Jetstar making overhead baggage cost more

What major dairy brands are changing ownership?

Fonterra is selling its brands, including Mainland and Anchor, to Lactalis.

Find out more: Fonterra sells Major Dairy brands

How far is Voyager 1 from Earth right now?

Voyager 1 is over five and a half times further from Earth than Neptune!

Find out more: Voyager 1 nears huge space milestone

How many times has Rory McIlroy won the Masters in a row?

Rory McIlroy has won the Masters tournament back-to-back, making it two years in a row!

Find out more: Rory Wins Green Jacket Again

What are the three official languages being discussed in New Zealand?

New Zealand is debating making English an official language along with te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language!

Find out more: English official language bill debated

What special anniversary does this year mark for Anzac Day?

This year marks 110 years since New Zealand troops arrived on the Western Front in WWI!

Find out more: NZDF marks Anzac Day around New Zealand

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

Vocabulary

restoration Fixing something to make it work again. The restoration of the clock made it tick again.

mechanism The parts that make a machine work. The clock's mechanism needed repairs to function properly.

nostalgic Feeling happy about the past. Seeing the clock made him feel nostalgic about his childhood.

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