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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 colors are seen in the aurora australis?

The aurora australis lights up the sky with beautiful purple and green colors!

Find out more: Southern Lights Shine Bright

What type of bird was found sick with bird flu in Australia?

A northern giant petrel was found sick with bird flu in Australia!

Find out more: Second Bird Flu case found in Australia

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 – 28st August 2026

How old is Fancy, the oldest living horse?

Fancy is 37 years and 329 days old!

Find out more: Oldest Living Horse named

What did astronauts do during the air leak scare on the ISS?

The astronauts sheltered in a docked spacecraft to stay safe.

Find out more: ISS Astronauts return after leak scare

What was the score of the Roosters' historic game?

The Roosters won 82-12, making it one of the biggest wins ever!

Find out more: Roosters score huge NRL Victory, making history

How many different Pokémon can players discover today?

There are now more than 1,000 different Pokémon for players to discover!

Find out more: Pokémon celebrates 30 Years

What record did Danni Wyatt-Hodge break during the match?

Danni Wyatt-Hodge became the tournament's leading run-scorer and set a record for most runs in a single Women's T20 World Cup!

Find out more: White Ferns knocked out by England

What record did the Blackcaps break during the T20 World Cup?

The Blackcaps set a record for the highest opening partnership in T20 World Cup history with 175 runs!

Find out more: Blackcaps smash Record

What unexpected creature do the Minions summon for their movie?

The Minions accidentally summon Goomi, a cute green creature instead of a scary monster!

Find out more: New minion movie: Minions & Monsters

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What did officials warn about the 120-year-old dam in Hawaii?

Officials warned that the old dam could be in danger of failing due to heavy flooding.

Find out more: Hawaii Floods Force Evacuations

Find out more: Yoga Teacher Sets New Underwater Push-up Record

How old was Neville Sandiford when he became the oldest croquet player?

Neville Sandiford was 101 years and 262 days old when he earned the record!

Find out more: Kiwi named Oldest Croquet Player

What did the couple find hidden in their ceiling?

The couple found $232,440 in cash hidden in their ceiling!

Find out more: Couple find $232k in Ceiling

What type of weather is expected in New Zealand this week?

New Zealand is expecting strong winds, heavy rain, and even snow!

Find out more: Wild Weather Warnings for Aotearoa

Find out more: Albanian Woman, 117, May Be World’s Oldest

How many people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to break the record?

1,037 people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to break the record!

Find out more: Over 1,000 people dress as Marylin Monroe

What historic milestone did the Wellington Phoenix achieve this season?

The Wellington Phoenix reached the playoffs for the first time ever!

Find out more: Wellington Phoenix lose Grand Final

Find out more: Record Votes Cast In Bird Of The Year

What exciting new team has All Blacks captain Ardie Savea joined?

Ardie Savea has signed with the Auckland Blues for the next Super Rugby season!

Find out more: All Blacks Captain Ardie Savea joins Blues

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supply The amount of a product available for sale. There was a high supply of apples at the market.

demand How much people want a product. The demand for ice cream increases in summer.

brand A name or logo that represents a product or company. Nike is a famous brand known for sports shoes.

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