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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 7th August 2026

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New Photos Show Sun’s Surface Up Close

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Shellfish Ban Extended In Hauraki Gulf

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Commonwealth Games 2026

New Zealand Finish Glasgow Games With 36 Medals

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Sydnee Andrews Makes History With Judo Gold

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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 7th August 2026

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No Crocs Allowed, Court Tells Minister

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SpaceX Rocket part crashes into the Moon

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What percentage of threatening events in stores were caused by repeat offenders last year?

Last year, repeat offenders were linked to 34% of threatening events in Bunnings stores.

Find out more: Bunnings adds Facial Recognition

What did the goldfish Blub drive to set a world record?

Blub drove a tiny car built by his owner, Thomas de Wolf, which responded to his movements in a water tank!

Find out more: Goldfish drives a car

Find out more: Dame Jacinda Ardern Receives Oxford Honorary Degree

How many fans cheered for the Warriors during their season opener?

More than 24,000 fans cheered for the Warriors at their home game!

Find out more: Warriors win Season Opener

What makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?

The Starship rocket is designed to be fully reusable, which means it can be launched multiple times without needing to be rebuilt!

Find out more: World’s most powerful rocket launches

How many runs did India win by in the T20 World Cup final?

India won the final by 96 runs, making it a big victory!

Find out more: India beat NZ to win T20 World Cup

What amazing score did Ronnie O'Sullivan achieve in snooker history?

Ronnie O'Sullivan scored a record-breaking 153 in snooker!

Find out more: O’Sullivan Makes Snooker History

How far away is the galaxy Messier 77 from Earth?

Messier 77 is a whopping 45 million light-years away from Earth!

Find out more: Webb Telescope reveals Distant Galaxy

How far has Jono already swum on his journey?

Jono has swum more than 545 kilometres on his journey!

Find out more: Jono Swims the North Island Coast

What special tradition happens when a new prime minister is appointed?

When a new prime minister is appointed, they meet the King in a ceremony called 'kissing hands'!

Find out more: Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister

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How many jobs could be affected by Heinz Wattie's plan?

Heinz Wattie's plan could affect about 350 jobs across New Zealand!

Find out more: Heinz Wattie’s Job cuts Planned

What special feature was designed for athletes at the Winter Paralympics?

A special front row for wheelchair users was created so everyone could enjoy the event together!

Find out more: Winter Paralympics open in Verona

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What amazing records did Alie Wessam break in basketball?

Alie Wessam broke two Guinness World Records for long-distance basketball shots!

Find out more: Basketball Star breaks Shooting Records

What important event is happening in Switzerland this Friday?

The US and Iran are signing a peace deal to end their war!

Find out more: US and Iran agree Peace Deal to end War

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 – 1st May 2026

What major event was happening when the security scare occurred?

The security scare happened during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

Find out more: Dinner Event stopped after Security Scare

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

What ancient tools did Māori navigators use to find New Zealand?

Māori navigators used stars, ocean currents, and winds to guide their waka hourua canoes across the Pacific Ocean.

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orbit The path an object takes around another object in space. The Earth orbits around the Sun.

atmosphere The layer of gases surrounding a planet. Earth's atmosphere helps protect us from the Sun.

terminator The line that separates day and night on a planet. The terminator shows where the Sun is shining on Earth.

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