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Tauranga Hospital Cat Steps Found Safe
Steps, the beloved 12-year-old tabby cat from Tauranga Hospital, was found safe less than two days after he went missing....
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New Photos Show Sun’s Surface Up Close
Scientists released the clearest pictures ever taken of the Sun’s surface this week, using the world’s largest solar telescope. The...
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No Crocs Allowed, Court Tells Minister
A court in Israel paused a strange plan this week to dig a moat filled with crocodiles around a desert...
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Why were the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 races cancelled in April?
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The races were cancelled due to safety concerns from conflicts in the Middle East.
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April Formula 1 races cancelled
How far did the Artemis II spacecraft travel around the Moon?
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The Artemis II spacecraft traveled a whopping 694,481 miles around the Moon!
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Artemis Comes Home
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 5th June 2026
How long was Cookie Bear the face of Griffins biscuits?
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Cookie Bear was the face of Griffins biscuits for over 57 years!
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Cookie Bear comes back
What is the wingspan of the Antonov AN-124?
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The Antonov AN-124 has a wingspan of 73.3 meters, about the length of two Olympic swimming pools side by side!
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World’s Biggest Cargo Plane Lands in Auckland
What is the theme of Samoan Language Week this year?
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This year's theme is based on a Samoan proverb about blessings from mountains.
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Samoan Language Week begins
How much did Michelangelo's tiny foot sketch sell for?
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The tiny foot sketch sold for an amazing $27.2 million!
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Foot Sketch sells for Millions
What record did Artemis II break during its mission?
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Artemis II broke the Apollo 13 record for the farthest crewed spaceflight!
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Artemis II: A Moon Mission like no other
How long will the total solar eclipse last in Dunedin?
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The total solar eclipse in Dunedin will last for almost three minutes!
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Dunedin prepares for Solar Eclipse in 2028
How many fans cheered for the Warriors during their season opener?
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More than 24,000 fans cheered for the Warriors at their home game!
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Warriors win Season Opener
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What special recipe helped Levain Artisan Bakery win the best pie award?
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Levain Artisan Bakery won with its delicious bacon and egg pie, based on a family recipe over 40 years old!
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Auckland Bakery wins New Zealand’s best pie
Did you know Chris Wood became the All Whites' all-time leader in appearances?
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Chris Wood played his 89th game for the All Whites, making him the all-time leader!
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What exciting milestone did the Wellington Phoenix women achieve recently?
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The Wellington Phoenix women reached the A-League Women’s grand final for the first time ever!
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Phoenix Women Make History With Grand Final Spot
How many Rubik's cubes did Ishaan solve during his skydive?
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Ishaan solved two Rubik's cubes while skydiving from 13,000 feet!
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What new chocolate flavor did Whittaker's just release?
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What exciting event did PSG achieve by winning the Champions League again?
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PSG became only the second team to win the Champions League back-to-back!
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PSG Win Champions League Again
How much did the T. rex skeleton Gus sell for?
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Gus, the T. rex skeleton, sold for a record-breaking NZ$85.7 million!
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T. Rex skeleton sells for record $85 Million
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paddock
A field where farm animals graze.
Sheep often graze in the paddock.
long drop
An outdoor toilet, usually simple and basic.
We used the long drop while camping.
quirky
Unusual or different in a fun way.
His quirky hat made everyone smile.
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