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World Votes to Scrap the ‘Leap Second’

Scientists and officials from around the world have voted to stop adding “leap seconds” to the world’s clocks. The decision...

Labour Day: Why We Get a Day Off

Labour Day was celebrated across New Zealand on Monday 26 October 2026. It’s a public holiday held every year on...

Giant Ferris Wheel could spin on Auckland Waterfront

A 32-metre-tall Ferris wheel could be turning on Auckland’s waterfront by December, if plans get the green light. American amusement...

Voting Opens for the 2026 General Election

Voting is now open for New Zealand’s 2026 general election, with advance voting starting on Monday 26 October 2026. A...

Labour Day: Why We Get a Day Off

October 27, 2026

Giant Ferris Wheel could spin on Auckland Waterfront

October 27, 2026

Voting Opens for the 2026 General Election

October 27, 2026

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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 23rd October 2026

October 23, 2026

Milli’s Top Five: The World’s Strangest Laws

October 20, 2026

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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 23rd October 2026

October 23, 2026

World Votes to Scrap the ‘Leap Second’

October 27, 2026

Giant South African Train May Set World Record

October 22, 2026

Albanian Woman, 117, May Be World’s Oldest

October 22, 2026

Canterbury Fight Back to Win NPC Final

October 27, 2026

Silver Ferns win back the Constellation Cup

October 27, 2026

All Blacks Captain Ardie Savea joins Blues

October 22, 2026

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What is the value of Finn Allen's new cricket contract?

Finn Allen's new contract is worth NZ$740,000 over three years!

Find out more: Black Cap signs Record-Breaking Cricket deal

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

Find out more: World’s oldest competitive skateboarder

How old is Jonathan the Tortoise, the world's oldest land animal?

Jonathan the Tortoise is 194 years old and still going strong!

Find out more: Jonathan the Tortoise turns 194

What unusual place did the kitten hide before being rescued?

The kitten was found hiding inside the engine bay of a digger!

Find out more: Rescued Kitten Joins US Building Crew

What surprising thing happens to clouds on WASP-94A b every evening?

The clouds made of rock dissolve every evening due to the heat!

Find out more: Webb Telescope Finds a new Planet

What magnitude was the earthquake that hit Colombia?

The earthquake in Colombia had a magnitude of 7.4, making it very strong!

Find out more: Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Hits Western Colombia

What makes the comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS special?

It's a long-period comet that takes about 170,000 years to orbit the Sun!

Find out more: Rare comet lights up NZ

Find out more: Swimmers win two bronze medals

What unusual ingredient is used to make bird's nest soup?

Bird's nest soup is made from nests made of bird saliva!

Find out more: Milli’s Top Five: The World’s Weirdest Foods

Happiness Grows When You Practise It

July 12, 2026

Finland Wins World Olive Picking Title

October 21, 2026

Library Book Returned 43 Years Late

October 20, 2026

Idaho Breaks World Record with Giant Serving of Fries

October 11, 2026

Turkish Town cooks up Record-Breaking beans

October 10, 2026

Runaway Horse Leads Police Chase in the US

September 22, 2026

Family Sets World Record For Shared Birthday

September 21, 2026

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Letters to the Editor – Cameras better than Lidar

October 18, 2026

Letter to the Editor – Virat Kohli will inspire Kiwi kids

October 18, 2026

Young Author, 11, Publishes Sci-Fi Book

September 8, 2026

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Why were the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 races cancelled in April?

The races were cancelled due to safety concerns from conflicts in the Middle East.

Find out more: April Formula 1 races cancelled

Find out more: World Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 Attacks

What special feature does the Dunedin Kmart have for quiet shopping?

Dunedin Kmart has quiet shopping hours every Wednesday to help autistic people and others who find busy stores overwhelming.

Find out more: Dunedin Kmart Adds Quiet Shopping Hour

What special meal do families share to celebrate the Chinese New Year?

Families share a reunion dinner, which is the most important meal of the year!

Find out more: Year of the Horse Begins

What tiny dinosaur was discovered in Spain?

The tiny dinosaur discovered in Spain is called Foskeia pelendonum, and it was no bigger than a chicken!

Find out more: Tiny Dinosaur found in Spain

Find out more: School Choirs Shine at Big Sing Final

If you could rename one place in New Zealand based on what it looks like, what would you call it?

Aotearoa even has an official board just for place names, and in 2024 it celebrated 100 years of official place naming. That means people have been carefully recording, checking, and protecting place names for a whole century.

Find out more: How Aotearoa got its Place Names

Find out more: World Cup Kicks off in Mexico

How many KitKat bars were stolen in the heist?

A whopping 413,793 KitKat bars were stolen from a lorry!

Find out more: 12 Tonnes of KitKat Stolen

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 – 12th June 2026

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phytoplankton Tiny plant-like organisms in the water. Phytoplankton are important for ocean food chains.

ecosystems A community of living things and their environment. Coral reefs are rich ecosystems full of life.

sediment Small pieces of rock and soil that settle in water. Rivers carry sediment into the ocean.

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