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Earthquakes Shake South Island – Bridges closed

People in the lower South Island were given a big shake on Wednesday evening after five earthquakes hit near Milford...

Apple Maps Changes Lake Ontario Name

Apple Maps has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America for people using the app in the United...

Low Planes Spark Stadium Safety Review

South Africa’s aviation safety authority is reviewing a very low flyover by two passenger planes before a rugby match in...

Dyson Launches Camera-Powered Toothbrush

Technology company Dyson has launched the CameraJet, an electric toothbrush designed to clean teeth in a new way. The toothbrush...

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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

How long is Renu Dhariyal's hair?

Renu Dhariyal's hair measures an amazing 2.6924 meters long!

Find out more: Woman sets Record with long hair

What makes the yellow-bellied sea snake special?

The yellow-bellied sea snake is a protected species in New Zealand!

Find out more: Venomous Sea Snake found in BoP

What was special about the All Whites' win against Chile?

It was the All Whites' first-ever victory over a South American team!

Find out more: All Whites crush Chile

What record did Fehi Fineanganofo set during the Super Rugby season?

Fehi Fineanganofo scored 17 tries this season, setting a new record!

Find out more: Hurricanes storm to Super Rugby glory

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 unique method does the ballista spider use to catch ants?

The ballista spider uses a spring-loaded trap to launch ants into the air!

Find out more: Spider sets Spring-Loaded Trap

What amazing milestone did Sir David Attenborough recently celebrate?

Sir David Attenborough just turned 100 years old!

Find out more: Sir David Attenborough turns 100

What did Tommy Caldwell learn from climbing the Dawn Wall?

Tommy learned that success means continuing through challenges and adapting.

Find out more: El Capitan: The first man to climb the dawn wall. Part Two

What ancient tools did Māori navigators use to find New Zealand?

Māori navigators used stars, ocean currents, and winds to guide their waka hourua canoes across the Pacific Ocean.

Find out more: How migration has changed New Zealand

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What is special about the color of the new octopus species?

The new octopus species has a bright blue color, which is very rare in nature!

Find out more: New Species of Tiny Blue Octopus discovered

Find out more: Kiwi Painting Sells For $1.65 Million

What exciting new details are we hoping to learn in the KPop Demon Hunters sequel?

We might learn more about Zoey and Mira's backstory!

Find out more: KPop Demon Hunters sequel confirmed

What did the US Supreme Court say about President Trump's tariffs?

The Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s tariffs were not allowed under the emergency law he used.

Find out more: Court blocks Trump’s tariffs

What unique behavior of sperm whales was recently filmed by scientists?

Scientists filmed sperm whales headbutting each other for the first time!

Find out more: Whales caught Headbutting

What is the new blend of mince called that combines beef and pork?

The new blend of mince is called 'bork'!

Find out more: Rising mince prices spark new ‘Bork’ Blend

What impressive achievement did Aiden Markram reach during the match?

Aiden Markram scored a quick fifty in just 19 balls, the fastest for South Africa in the tournament!

Find out more: South Africa beat Black Caps

How many sea lion pups were born last season in Dunedin?

Last season, 38 sea lion pups were born along the Otago coast!

Find out more: Dunedin Sea Lions make a comeback

What unusual ingredient did ancient Romans use for medicine?

Ancient Romans may have used human poo to treat infections!

Find out more: Ancient Romans used Poo as Medicine

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news Information about what is happening in the world. I read the news to learn about local events.

together With other people, not alone. We worked together to finish the project.

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