Kiwi Kids Quiz – 4th September 2026

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Say Neigh More — Horse Pies Are a Hit

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Kākāpō Parrot Population Hits 75-Year High

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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 4th September 2026

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Say Neigh More — Horse Pies Are a Hit

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What does the fees-free tertiary education scheme help students with?
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The fees-free scheme helps students by paying their tuition fees for the final year of study.
Find out more: Government ends final year fees-free
What record did Spider-Man: Brand New Day break at the box office?
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day had the second-biggest opening weekend ever, earning about NZ$1.6 billion!
Find out more: New Spider-Man film smashes Box Office records
What color was the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repainted?
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The pool was repainted in a color called 'American flag blue'!
Find out more: Washington’s Famous Reflecting Pool left looking faded
How many books are ready to borrow at the new Wellington Library?
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The new Wellington Library has around 250,000 books ready for borrowing!
Find out more: Wellington Library reopens
Did you know how many tries Fehi Fineanganofo scored this season?
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Fehi Fineanganofo scored 17 tries this season, setting a record!
Find out more: New All Blacks squad announced
What could the proposed law in New Zealand change about welfare decisions?
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The proposed law could allow automated systems to help make decisions about people's benefits.
Find out more: Proposed law could use AI
How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?
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New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!
Find out more: Kiwifruit Harvest breaks Record
What special technology will be used in Australia's new traffic lights?
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Australia's new traffic lights will use artificial intelligence to manage traffic!
Find out more: AI Traffic Lights face first test
What percentage of people trust RNZ according to the 2026 report?
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57 percent of people trust RNZ, making it New Zealand's most trusted news brand!
Find out more: Do you trust our News?
What cool new food could be made with a 3D printer?
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Experts say we might eat 3D printed chocolate and even mashed potatoes!
Find out more: 3D printed chocolate bar made

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What did New Zealand Rugby do for Moana Pasifika players?
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Why do some sneakers cost $20 while others cost $200?
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What makes online shopping feel like magic?
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What kinds of products can you find at Fieldays?
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What is special about the Artemis II mission?
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What amazing records did Alie Wessam break in basketball?
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Alie Wessam broke two Guinness World Records for long-distance basketball shots!
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How many planets have scientists found that could support alien life?
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Scientists have discovered 45 planets that might be good for alien life!
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Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?
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Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mt Everest in 1953!
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What special event is happening for Richie Mo'unga in 2026?
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Richie Mo'unga will play his first test match in almost three years against the British and Irish Lions!
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How many New Zealanders were recognized in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list?
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One hundred and seventy-eight New Zealanders were honored for their service!
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