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New Cook Strait Ferries Named After Explorers

New Zealand’s two new state-owned ferries were named Kupe and Cook, Minister for Rail Winston Peters announced in a speech...

Ninety Kākāpō to be vaccinated against Bird Flu

New Zealand’s Department of Conservation (DOC) began vaccinating around ninety kākāpō, along with other rare native birds, after a seabird...

Study explores why Cats lick each other

A new study suggests that when cats lick each other, it may not always be a friendly act. Researcher Morgane...

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What did scientists discover beneath Auckland?

Scientists found dozens of new faultlines under Auckland that they will study further.

Find out more: New Faultlines found under Auckland

How long can bumblebee queens survive underwater?

Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for up to a week!

Find out more: Bumblebees can survive underwater

What new tool is helping track student progress in New Zealand schools?

The SMART progress monitoring tool helps schools track how students are doing in reading, writing, and maths.

Find out more: New Smart tool to track student progress

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 special award did Hamish Kerr win at the Halberg Awards?

Hamish Kerr won the Supreme Halberg Award, New Zealand's top sports honor!

Find out more: Kerr tops Halberg Awards

What amazing records did Alie Wessam break in basketball?

Alie Wessam broke two Guinness World Records for long-distance basketball shots!

Find out more: Basketball Star breaks Shooting Records

What new chocolate flavor did Whittaker's just release?

Whittaker's released a Gumdrop Chocolate Block with bubblegum flavor and colorful gumdrops!

Find out more: Whittaker’s unveils new Gumdrop Chocolate Block

How tall were the waves that hit Wellington's coast?

The waves reached an incredible height of 11 meters!

Find out more: Huge waves hit Wellington Coast

What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?

The tiny bat was named Mystacina nymphe, and it weighed only 8 to 10 grams!

Find out more: Ancient Bat Found in Otago

What was the score of the Auckland FC game against Sydney FC?

Auckland FC won the game 1-0 with a goal from Sam Cosgrove!

Find out more: Auckland FC back on top with win

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How many times do healthy adults fart on average each day?

Healthy adults fart about 32 times a day on average!

Find out more: Fart-Tracking underwear for Science

What amazing milestone did Elon Musk achieve recently?

Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX shares soared!

Find out more: Elon Musk becomes a Trillionare

What does the statue by Banksy represent?

The statue is a comment on blind patriotism, encouraging people to think critically.

Find out more: Statue by Banksy appeared in London

What special rewards can you earn with the new Club+ programme?

With Club+, shoppers can earn 'Club+ Dollars' to spend at any Foodstuffs supermarket!

Find out more: Foodstuffs introduces new loyalty programme

Did you know that Raglan is hosting a big surfing event?

Raglan is hosting the first-ever combined men’s and women’s surfing event in New Zealand!

Find out more: World’s best Surfers hit Raglan

What special moment did LeBron and Bronny achieve in the NBA?

LeBron James made history by assisting his son Bronny in a game, marking the first father-son assist in NBA history!

Find out more: LeBron Sets NBA First

What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?

At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!

Find out more: Boston’s St. Patrick’s Parade

What surprising comeback did Moana Pasifika make in their final match?

Moana Pasifika came back from 14-0 down to win 21-19!

Find out more: Moana Pasifika beat Brumbies in final match

What makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?

The Starship rocket is designed to be fully reusable, which means it can be launched multiple times without needing to be rebuilt!

Find out more: World’s most powerful rocket launches

What is the height of the world's smallest arcade machine?

The world's smallest arcade machine is just 2.4 cm tall!

Find out more: Tiny Arcade Machine breaks Record

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Ancestor A person in your family or cultural line who lived long ago. Tara is remembered as an important ancestor in the name Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

Settlement A place where people come to live and build a community. Early European settlement changed many place names in New Zealand.

Restore To bring something back to its earlier or original form. Some traditional Māori names have been restored so their stories are not lost.

Find the words in the article:How Aotearoa got its Place Names

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