Otago Man Plants Giant Kauri Forest by Hand

An Otago man has finished planting 14,000 kauri trees by hand on his farmland, creating what is likely to be...

Read more >

India Smash Black Caps to Win T20 Series

India have thrashed the Black Caps by six wickets in Wellington to win their Twenty20 cricket series, after opener Abhishek...

Read more >

Harry Kane Named World’s Best Footballer

England captain Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, the award for the best men’s footballer in the world....

Read more >

Shop Owner Finds Decades-Old Ice Cream in Freezer

An Australian shop owner has found a Magnum Ego ice cream that’s almost 30 years old at the bottom of...

Read more >

National Read more

1

Otago Man Plants Giant Kauri Forest by Hand

October 29, 2026
1

Fans Swelter in Christchurch’s New Stadium

October 28, 2026
1

Air NZ First to Land at new Sydney Airport

October 27, 2026
1

Labour Day: Why We Get a Day Off

October 27, 2026

SMART Prep | Choose your quiz

Premium Content

Feature Article
WEEKLY Quiz
LITERACY BOOKLET
Premium
2

Milli’s Top Five: The Craziest World Records

October 27, 2026
Premium
2

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 23rd October 2026

October 23, 2026
2

Literacy Booklet Term 4 2026

October 9, 2026

Teacher Downloads

Sign Up to Kiwi Kids News

What is Kiwi Kids News?

World Read more

1

Shop Owner Finds Decades-Old Ice Cream in Freezer

October 29, 2026
1

NASA Plans to Build a Moon Base

October 27, 2026
1

World Votes to Scrap the ‘Leap Second’

October 27, 2026

Sport Read more

1

India Smash Black Caps to Win T20 Series

October 29, 2026
1

Harry Kane Named World’s Best Footballer

October 29, 2026
1

Lawson Scores Points in US Grand Prix

October 27, 2026

Did You Know?

What was Tom Blundell's amazing score in the match?
Answer
Tom Blundell scored a fantastic 186 runs, his best ever!
Find out more: Black Caps dominate Ireland in first Test
What exciting city is hosting the NRL season opener this Sunday?
Answer
The NRL season opener is happening in Las Vegas!
Find out more: NRL Season opener this Sunday
Answer
Find out more: Silver Ferns Beat Diamonds in Constellation Cup Opener
How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?
Answer
The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!
Find out more: Family breaks World Record with a slinky
What natural climate driver is expected to affect New Zealand's weather?
Answer
El Niño is a natural climate driver that can cause hotter and drier weather in New Zealand.
Find out more: El Niño may bring hotter weather: What is it?
How tall were the waves that hit Wellington's coast?
Answer
The waves reached an incredible height of 11 meters!
Find out more: Huge waves hit Wellington Coast
What did scientists originally think the Pohlsepia mazonensis fossil was?
Answer
Scientists thought it was the world's oldest octopus, but it's actually a relative of the nautilus!
Find out more: World’s Oldest Octopus Fossil Rechecked
What surprising number of bacteria types were found on mouthguards?
Answer
Researchers found about 17 types of potentially harmful bacteria on mouthguards!
Find out more: Germs found on kids’ mouthguards
How do sharks help scientists predict hurricanes?
Answer
Sharks carry sensors that collect ocean data to improve hurricane predictions!
Find out more: Sharks help scientists study Hurricanes
How many T-shirts did David Rush put on in one minute?
Answer
David Rush set a record by putting on 32 T-shirts in just 60 seconds!
Find out more: 32 T-Shirts put on in one minute

Start a Quiz

Te Reo Articles

Watch a Video

Maths / Literacy Practice

Positive Mindset Challenge

1

Smile, It’s Contagious! 

July 12, 2026
1

Happiness Grows When You Practise It 

July 12, 2026
1

Finding Happiness

June 18, 2026

What is the Positive Mindset Challenge?

2

Literacy Booklet Term 4 2026

October 9, 2026

Odd Stuff Read more

1

Motorbike Sets World Record Riding on Water

October 27, 2026
1

Finland Wins World Olive Picking Title

October 21, 2026
1

Library Book Returned 43 Years Late

October 20, 2026
1

Idaho Breaks World Record with Giant Serving of Fries

October 11, 2026
1

Turkish Town cooks up Record-Breaking beans

October 10, 2026
1

Runaway Horse Leads Police Chase in the US

September 22, 2026

Watch a Video

Popular this week

1

Alcaraz and Rybakina win Australian Open

February 2, 2026
1

Escaped Cow leads Police on Chase

August 24, 2026
1

TikTok Star Khaby Lame joins UNICEF

February 4, 2025
1
solar farm

Largest Solar Farm built in Aotearoa

May 13, 2025
1

Google adds AI Helper to browsing

April 27, 2026
1

Kmart plans biggest New Zealand store

August 18, 2026

THIS or THAT

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

Favourite Ice Cream Flavour

Student Articles

1

Cool Article

October 21, 2026
1

Letters to the Editor – Cameras better than Lidar

October 18, 2026
1

Letter to the Editor – Virat Kohli will inspire Kiwi kids

October 18, 2026
1

Young Author, 11, Publishes Sci-Fi Book

September 8, 2026

Did You Know?

How many times a year can dragon fruit be harvested in tropical countries?
Answer
The dragon fruit plants grown in the trial were less prickly, which made them easier for workers to handle.
Find out more: Dragon Fruit trialed in Northland
How many athletes participated in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
Answer
Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations took part in the Games!
Find out more: Glascow Games End With Closing Ceremony
Answer
Find out more: Literacy Booklet Term 4 2026
Why do some sneakers cost $20 while others cost $200?
Answer
The price of sneakers can vary based on materials, labor, and brand reputation!
Find out more: Why do things cost different amounts?
Why do horses yawn when they see each other yawn?
Answer
Horses yawn to build social bonds with each other, just like humans!
Find out more: Why Horses Yawn
What technology are students using to cheat on exams?
Answer
Students are using AI-powered smart glasses to cheat in exams!
Find out more: AI Glasses raise Exam Cheating concerns
What cool feature could a car have for long trips?
Answer
A new car design includes a toilet that slides out from under a seat!
Find out more: Would you use a toilet in a car?
What was New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history?
Answer
New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history is 183 runs!
Find out more: New Zealand Win T20 World Cup Opener
What were the magnitudes of the earthquakes that hit Venezuela?
Answer
The earthquakes that struck Venezuela had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5!
Find out more: Venezuela hit by Earthquakes
What exciting thing did Connor Esterhuizen do in the final match?
Answer
Connor Esterhuizen scored 75 runs in just 33 balls, helping South Africa win!
Find out more: South Africa beat Black Caps in T20 series

Vocabulary

  • Michelin star An award for high-quality food and service at restaurants. Restaurants with Michelin stars are known for their delicious meals.
  • hospitality The friendly and generous treatment of guests or customers. Good hospitality makes people feel welcome at restaurants.
  • recognition Being acknowledged or honored for something special. Winning a Michelin star is a great recognition for chefs.
    • Find the words in the article:Fifteen restaurants awarded Michelin stars

    World