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Huge wildfires hit Spain and France

More than 80,000 people have been forced to leave their homes as huge wildfires spread across parts of France and...

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Huge Sinkhole closes Auckland Street

A large sinkhole has opened on Hackett Street in the central Auckland suburb of St Mary’s Bay, forcing the road...

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Whales use Bubbles for better Sleep

Scientists have discovered that sperm whales use bubbles to help them sleep while floating upright in the ocean. The discovery...

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Pogacar matches Tour de France Record

Tadej Pogacar has won his fifth Tour de France title, matching the record for the most victories in the famous...

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July 27, 2026

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Trump hits New Zealand with new tariffs

July 26, 2026

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July 24, 2026

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New Cook Strait Ferries Named After Explorers

July 23, 2026

Commonwealth Games 2026

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Fairweather secures third medal

July 27, 2026

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Swimmers win two bronze medals

July 26, 2026

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Kiwi Swimmers Win New Zealand’s First Games Medals

July 25, 2026

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July 25, 2026

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November 27, 2025

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November 6, 2024

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The day all phones went missing

July 21, 2026

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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 24th July 2026

July 24, 2026

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July 16, 2026

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July 27, 2026

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T. Rex skeleton sells for record $85 Million

July 26, 2026

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July 26, 2026

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July 22, 2026

Did You Know?

What important agreements did New Zealand, Samoa, and Tonga sign during their meetings?

They signed agreements to tackle crime and improve education together!

Find out more: Luxon builds Pacific ties

What special anniversary is the UFC fight celebrating?

The UFC fight is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States!

Find out more: UFC Fight at White House sparks debate

What new rule could lead to a red card at the World Cup?

Players could get a red card for covering their mouths while talking to opponents!

Find out more: New rules for Football World Cup

What unusual talent did contestants show at the seagull screeching championship?

Contestants tried to mimic the loud cry of seagulls!

Find out more: Seagull screeching championships held

What special aircraft is helping with the evacuation plans?

The New Zealand Air Force is using a Hercules aircraft for possible evacuations.

Find out more: Hercules prepares for Middle East Evacuation

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

What special ability do walking sharks have?

Walking sharks can use their fins to walk on the sea floor!

Find out more: New ‘Walking Shark’ found in Pacific

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 special phrase inspired the celebration of Star Wars Day?

Star Wars Day is celebrated on May 4th because it sounds like 'May the Force be with you!'

Find out more: Star Wars Fans Celebrate May Fourth

What happened during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986?

The Chernobyl disaster was the world's worst nuclear accident, spreading radioactive material across Europe.

Find out more: Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster

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Basketball Star breaks Shooting Records

July 23, 2026

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Missing Cat found 630km from home

July 20, 2026

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July 19, 2026

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July 12, 2026

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June 29, 2026

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June 25, 2026

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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 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 – 15th May 2026

What is the new T20 competition that New Zealand Cricket is planning?

New Zealand Cricket is planning the NZ20 franchise league to replace the Super Smash.

Find out more: NZ20 Franchise league chosen

How long do you now have to use a gift card in New Zealand?

You now have at least three years to use gift cards in New Zealand!

Find out more: Gift Card rules change

What is the most commonly misspelled word in America?

The word 'bougie' tops the list of misspelled words in America!

Find out more: Could you spell these words?

What special milestone did Jackson Ford celebrate during the game against Newcastle Knights?

Jackson Ford celebrated his 100th NRL game with a try and strong performance!

Find out more: Warriors win big

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 – 24th July 2026

What song did Bulgaria's Dara perform to win Eurovision?

Dara won Eurovision with her catchy pop song called Bangaranga!

Find out more: Bulgaria wins Eurovision

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 – 8th May 2026

Vocabulary

motorists People who drive vehicles. Motorists filled their tanks before the prices increased.

demand The need or desire for something. The demand for petrol increased when prices rose.

restock To fill up supplies again. The store needs to restock petrol containers quickly.

Find the words in the article:Petrol price rise – Kiwis react