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Ancient feather found preserved in Dino Poo

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New Zealand Triathlete Hayden Wilde stormed to his first Ironman 70.3 World Championship title in Nice, France, on 13 September...

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How many planets have scientists found that could support alien life?

Scientists have discovered 45 planets that might be good for alien life!

Find out more: 45 planets that could support aliens

What special ability do walking sharks have?

Walking sharks can use their fins to walk on the sea floor!

Find out more: New ‘Walking Shark’ found in Pacific

What surprising number of bacteria types were found on mouthguards?

Researchers found about 17 types of potentially harmful bacteria on mouthguards!

Find out more: Germs found on kids’ mouthguards

How far did the humpback whale swim to break the record?

The humpback whale swam over 15,000 kilometers to set a new record!

Find out more: Whale records 15,000km Ocean Journey

What special eggs were flown from Nelson to Christchurch?

The rare kākāriki karaka eggs were flown to help save the species!

Find out more: Rare Karaka Eggs flown South

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

What special ceremony marks the beginning of Waitangi Day celebrations?

A special dawn service is held at Te Whare Rūnanga to start Waitangi Day.

Find out more: Waitangi Day celebrated across Aotearoa

What is the most expensive book ever sold in Norway?

The most expensive book ever sold in Norway is a rare Viking book donated by footballer Erling Haaland, costing about £100,000!

Find out more: Haaland Gives Book to Town

What special day marks the beginning of Lent?

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which falls on February 18, 2026.

Find out more: Lent Begins

What special technology will be used in Australia's new traffic lights?

Australia's new traffic lights will use artificial intelligence to manage traffic!

Find out more: AI Traffic Lights face first test

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What was special about Claudia Bunge's goal in the match?

Claudia Bunge scored her second international goal during the game!

Find out more: Football Ferns lose to Haiti

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 – 11th September 2026

How many points did Jalen Brunson score in the championship game?

Jalen Brunson scored an amazing 45 points in the championship game!

Find out more: Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years

What was the special felt-tip pen used for during the Apollo 11 mission?

The pen was used by Buzz Aldrin to fix a broken switch on their spacecraft, helping them return safely from the Moon!

Find out more: Astronaut’s Felt-Tip sold for $1.47 Million

What special trophy did Ryan Fox win at the British Open?

Ryan Fox won the famous Claret Jug after his victory!

Find out more: Fox wins Open with final birdie

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How far did David Rush catch the tennis ball behind his back?

David Rush caught a tennis ball from an amazing distance of 60.6 meters!

Find out more: Rush catches tennis ball behind back

Why do you think the beach banned umbrellas for some visitors?

The beach banned umbrellas to keep everyone safe during emergencies.

Find out more: Italian beach limits Umbrellas

How many runs did Kane Williamson score in his cricket career?

Kane Williamson scored an amazing 19,346 runs in his career!

Find out more: Williamson retires from international cricket

What tricky move did Zoi land to score high points?

Zoi landed a tricky move called a 'backside triple cork 1440'!

Find out more: Zoi wins Silver in Big Air Jump

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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.

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