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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 13th November 2026

Giant Christmas tree arrives in New York City

A giant Christmas tree has arrived at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, in the United States. Its arrival...

Robot Buoy Listens for Whales to Stop Strandings

A clever floating robot is now listening out for whales in Golden Bay, at the top of the South Island,...

Young Kiwis head to world’s biggest Climate Meeting

Three young New Zealanders are among about 80,000 people heading to COP31, the world’s biggest climate change meeting. It started...

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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

Who was chosen as the new head coach of the All Blacks?

Dave Rennie has been named the new head coach of the All Blacks!

Find out more: Rennie named All Blacks Coach

How many New Zealanders voted in the first nine days of advance voting?

More than 1.25 million New Zealanders voted in just nine days!

Find out more: Early voting surges ahead of election day

How much money can eligible Olympic athletes receive from the new grant?

Eligible Olympic athletes can receive US$10,000, which is about NZ$17,000!

Find out more: Olympic Athletes to receive new grants

What makes online shopping feel like magic?

You can tap a screen and have items delivered to your door!

Find out more: Online shopping: what to watch for

How old was Charles Smith when he became a grandfather?

Charles Smith was 91 years and 209 days old when his granddaughter was born!

Find out more: Oldest Grandad Record Set

Find out more: Sick Bugs Keep Thousands of Kiwi Kids Home From School

What is the most commonly misspelled word in America?

The word 'bougie' tops the list of misspelled words in America!

Find out more: Could you spell these words?

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

How long can Leatherback turtles grow?

Leatherback turtles can grow more than two meters long!

Find out more: Giant Sea Turtles return to nest in Panama

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What kinds of products can you find at Fieldays?

At Fieldays, you can find cool products like drones, solar panels, and even steak knives!

Find out more: Fieldays opens at Mystery Creek

What was the score of the match between Tottenham and Auckland FC?

Tottenham Hotspur won the match 2-0 against Auckland FC!

Find out more: Tottenham Beat Auckland FC in Friendly

What did the police do when they found the seal pup?

The police contacted the Department of Conservation for advice and safely returned the seal pup to its natural home.

Find out more: Seal Pup rescued in South Auckland

What special features do LEGO's Smart Bricks have?

LEGO's Smart Bricks can light up, make sounds, and react to movement!

Find out more: LEGO’s Smart Bricks arrive

What special mission is the HMNZS Canterbury on during its visit to Tokelau?

The HMNZS Canterbury is on a mission called Operation Calypso, which helps stop illegal fishing in the Pacific.

Find out more: HMNZS Canterbury visits Tokelau for Centenary

Find out more: Indian PM Narendra Modi visits New Zealand

What age did Pauline Kana achieve her crowd-surfing record?

Pauline Kana set the record at 99 years old, making her the oldest crowd surfer!

Find out more: Granny sets Crowd-Surfing record

What was New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history?

New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history is 183 runs!

Find out more: New Zealand Win T20 World Cup Opener

What makes the film Mārama special for New Zealand?

Mārama is New Zealand's official entry for the Oscars, showcasing Māori culture!

Find out more: NZ Film Mārama picked for the Oscars

What fun activities did Justin Bieber do in New Zealand?

Justin Bieber enjoyed clay target shooting, fishing, and a helicopter ride during his holiday!

Find out more: Justin Bieber Shares Snaps From NZ Holiday

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venue A place where an event happens. The concert will be held at a big venue downtown.

concerns Worries or feelings of uncertainty. She had concerns about the weather for the picnic.

cancelled To decide that something will not happen. The game was cancelled because of rain.

Find the words in the article:National Dog Show Cancelled Over Ground Fears

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