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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 23rd October 2026

Giant South African Train May Set World Record

A freight train in South Africa may have broken a world record after pulling 696 wagons in one go on...

Albanian Woman, 117, May Be World’s Oldest

A 117-year-old woman from a small village in Albania may be the oldest woman in the world. Qamile Marra was...

All Blacks Captain Ardie Savea joins Blues

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has signed with the Auckland Blues for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific season, in a...

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What amazing way do young spiders travel to new places?

Young spiders travel by releasing silk threads into the air and using the wind to float away!

Find out more: Spider Silk covers North Island Towns

How high did the planes fly over the stadium during the rugby match?

The planes flew about 12.5 to 14 meters above the stadium, which is as tall as a four-storey building!

Find out more: Low Planes Spark Stadium Safety Review

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 record did Artemis II break during its mission?

Artemis II broke the Apollo 13 record for the farthest crewed spaceflight!

Find out more: Artemis II: A Moon Mission like no other

What unusual talent did contestants show at the seagull screeching championship?

Contestants tried to mimic the loud cry of seagulls!

Find out more: Seagull screeching championships held

What is a fun way to learn about news stories?

You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!

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What was the score of the Warriors vs. Broncos game?

The Warriors won the game with a score of 42-12!

Find out more: Warriors beat Broncos in Magic Round

What is the Danube River's record low water level in Budapest?

In Budapest, the Danube River dropped to just 10 centimeters, breaking its previous record low of 33 centimeters from 2018!

Find out more: Low River levels cause Energy Fears in Europe

How many sweaters did Skyler wear to break the record?

Skyler wore 50 sweaters at once to set a new world record!

Find out more: Boy wears 50 Sweaters at once

What famous railway was Nithe Station a part of during WWII?

Nithe Station was part of the Death Railway, built during World War II.

Find out more: Sunken WWII Railway Station rises in Thailand

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What technology are students using to cheat on exams?

Students are using AI-powered smart glasses to cheat in exams!

Find out more: AI Glasses raise Exam Cheating concerns

What records did Lewis Clareburt break at the World Cup?

Lewis Clareburt broke two national swimming records in Baku, New Zealand!

Find out more: Kiwi Swimmer smashes Two National Records

What surprising thing happens to clouds on WASP-94A b every evening?

The clouds made of rock dissolve every evening due to the heat!

Find out more: Webb Telescope Finds a new Planet

What special week celebrates the Māori language in New Zealand?

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, or Māori Language Week, celebrates the Māori language each year!

Find out more: Māori Language Week Draws to a Close

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

Find out more: Kiwi Cole Davies Wins US Motocross Double

How many tries did Louis Bielle-Biarrey score in the match?

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries in the exciting match!

Find out more: France wins Six Nations Rugby title

Which famous F1 champion is excited to race in Wellington?

Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel is excited to race in Wellington!

Find out more: F1 Stars Racing to Wellington in 2027

What amazing milestone did Elon Musk achieve recently?

Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX shares soared!

Find out more: Elon Musk becomes a Trillionare

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

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

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ceasefire An agreement to stop fighting for a while. The countries agreed to a ceasefire to help negotiate peace.

negotiated Discussing to reach an agreement. The leaders negotiated a deal to end the conflict.

disruption A disturbance that interrupts something. The conflict caused disruption to oil supplies worldwide.

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