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Deadly High-Speed Train Crash in Spain

At least 68 people have died and dozens more have been hurt after two high-speed trains crashed in central Spain...

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An Otago man has finished planting 14,000 kauri trees by hand on his farmland, creating what is likely to be...

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India have thrashed the Black Caps by six wickets in Wellington to win their Twenty20 cricket series, after opener Abhishek...

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What was the score of the All Blacks' third test against the Springboks?

The All Blacks lost the match 29-24 to the Springboks.

Find out more: Injury blow as All Blacks lose third test

Find out more: World’s oldest competitive skateboarder

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 should residents in Christchurch do with their tap water?

Residents in Christchurch need to boil their tap water before using it for drinking and cooking because of bacteria found in the water supply.

Find out more: Christchurch urged to Boil Water

What medal did Luca Harrington win at the Winter Olympics?

Luca Harrington won a bronze medal in men's slopestyle skiing!

Find out more: Luca Harrington wins Bronze

What can penguin poo tell scientists about climate change?

Penguin poo can show what they eat and how climate change affects them!

Find out more: Penguin Poo reveals climate clues

How much guacamole did the people of Tancítaro make?

They made nearly 15,000 pounds of guacamole in one giant bowl!

Find out more: Mexico smashes record for World’s Biggest Guacamole

What fun way can you show support for Positive Vibes Only?

You can wear something pink, like a t-shirt or face paint, to show your support!

Find out more: Positive Vibes Only Spreads At AIMS Games

How many times has Rory McIlroy won the Masters in a row?

Rory McIlroy has won the Masters tournament back-to-back, making it two years in a row!

Find out more: Rory Wins Green Jacket Again

What is special about the Swiss bus service called Line 0?

Line 0 is a free bus with no set route or timetable, encouraging passengers to enjoy the journey and connect with others.

Find out more: Swiss Bus takes passengers nowhere

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What is the name of the boat Andrew Bedwell is using?

Andrew Bedwell's boat is called Big C, named for cancer research.

Find out more: Sailor takes on the Atlantic again

Where might electronic plant tattoos be useful?

Scientists invented tiny electronic tattoos for plants to help tell when they are thirsty.

Find out more: Plant tattoos tell scientists thirst levels

How many times has Finland been named the happiest country?

Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for a record nine times!

Find out more: Finland Tops Happiness List

Find out more: Dame Jacinda Ardern Receives Oxford Honorary Degree

What clever tricks do advertisers use to catch your attention?

Advertisers use colors, music, and stories to persuade you.

Find out more: Advertising: how it persuades you

What exciting event is Auckland FC hosting?

Auckland FC is hosting the first-ever A-League grand final in New Zealand!

Find out more: Auckland FC to host A-League Final

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

How much guacamole did the people of Tancítaro make?

They made nearly 15,000 pounds of guacamole in one giant bowl!

Find out more: Mexico smashes record for World’s Biggest Guacamole

What was the highest temperature recorded in New Zealand this winter?

The highest temperature recorded was 26°C in Christchurch's Bromley suburb!

Find out more: Third-Warmest Winter ever in NZ

Vocabulary

species A group of living things that are similar. Dogs and cats are different species.

discovery Finding something new. The discovery of a new planet excited scientists.

explore To travel to find out more about something. We explore the forest to see different animals.

Find the words in the article:Over 1,000 new Ocean Species found

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