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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 13th November 2026

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How fast did the Lawn Queen mow the grass?

Hali Rieman mowed a football field-sized area in just 14 minutes and 51 seconds!

Find out more: Could your Groundsman beat the Lawn Queen’s Record?

How many views did the robot dance get in three days?

The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!

Find out more: Robot dance steals gala

What record did the Project Hail Mary trailer break?

The trailer for Project Hail Mary set a record for the Highest Altitude IMAX Film Trailer, shown at 101,896 feet above Earth!

Find out more: Hail Mary trailer stunt breaks records

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 – 30th October 2026

How much did the T. rex skeleton Gus sell for?

Gus, the T. rex skeleton, sold for a record-breaking NZ$85.7 million!

Find out more: T. Rex skeleton sells for record $85 Million

What happens when a cricket match is washed out?

When a cricket match is washed out, it means heavy rain stops the game before it can start, and both teams get one point each!

Find out more: Blackcaps game Washed Out

What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?

At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!

Find out more: Boston’s St. Patrick’s Parade

What was the score of the match that led to the coach's resignation?

The Wellington Phoenix lost 5-0 to Auckland FC, which was a tough defeat.

Find out more: Wellington Phoenix coach resigns

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What makes the Enhanced Games different from the Olympics?

In the Enhanced Games, athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs that are usually banned in other sports.

Find out more: What are the Enhanced Games?

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How many people played in the world's largest human foosball game?

A total of 254 people played in the world's largest human foosball game!

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What is special about the first toroa chicks taking flight?

The first toroa chicks of the season have just flown from Taiaroa Head, the only mainland breeding site for these birds in the world!

Find out more: First Toroa Chicks take flight at Taiaroa Head

What exciting event helped the Sharks win their championship?

The Sharks won in overtime after a tied game, making it super thrilling!

Find out more: Sharks win NBL title in overtime

What did NASA's spacecraft do to the asteroid Dimorphos?

NASA's spacecraft changed the path of the asteroid Dimorphos by crashing into it!

Find out more: Spacecraft pushes Asteroid off course

How many times has the Whangārei bridge lifted for boats since it opened?

The Whangārei bridge has lifted more than 25,000 times for boats!

Find out more: Famous Whangārei Bridge showing cracks

What did scientists originally think the Pohlsepia mazonensis fossil was?

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 was the biggest comeback in State of Origin history?

New South Wales came back from 18 points down to win 22-20!

Find out more: Blues wins Origin with Stunning Comeback

What kind of weather is expected on New Zealand's east coast?

Heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas are expected!

Find out more: Dangerous weather for East Coast

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

Vocabulary

quiz A game or test to see what you know. We took a quiz in class about animals.

news Information about what is happening in the world. I read the news to learn about local events.

together With other people, not alone. We worked together to finish the project.

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