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How many paper airplanes did David Rush fold in one hour?

David Rush folded an amazing 415 paper airplanes in just one hour!

Find out more: Man Folds 415 Paper Planes in One Hour

How old is Fancy, the oldest living horse?

Fancy is 37 years and 329 days old!

Find out more: Oldest Living Horse named

What record did Artemis II break during its mission?

Artemis II broke the Apollo 13 record for the farthest crewed spaceflight!

Find out more: Artemis II: A Moon Mission like no other

What is special about Auckland's new ferry, Waitematā 1?

Waitematā 1 is Auckland's first hybrid-electric ferry, using less energy and producing fewer emissions than older ferries!

Find out more: Auckland’s Electric Ferry nearly ready

How far did the Artemis II spacecraft travel around the Moon?

The Artemis II spacecraft traveled a whopping 694,481 miles around the Moon!

Find out more: Artemis Comes Home

What are the gases that the new scheme is targeting?

The new scheme targets hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are powerful greenhouse gases.

Find out more: New scheme targets cooling gases

How many complaints about bee droppings did the council receive?

The Tauranga City Council received 34 complaints about bee droppings in two years!

Find out more: Council tackles Bee Poo Complaints

Why are airfares rising in New Zealand right now?

Airfares are rising because jet fuel prices have gone up due to the war in the Middle East.

Find out more: Airfares rise amid Fuel Costs

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What special machine helped Coronet Peak open early this season?

A new $2 million snow-making machine helped Coronet Peak open weeks earlier than usual!

Find out more: Snow-making machine allows Coronet Peak to open

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What special flag did Bosco the Surfing Dog fly while surfing?

Bosco flew the He Whakaputanga flag while riding his surfboard!

Find out more: Bosco the Surfing Dog wows at Waitangi

How many runs did New Zealand score in their match against Ireland?

New Zealand scored 140 runs in their thrilling match against Ireland!

Find out more: White Ferns win Last-Ball Thriller

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 famous song did Shakira perform for the 2010 World Cup?

Shakira performed the hit song 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' for the 2010 World Cup.

Find out more: Shakira returns with a World Cup Anthem

What makes the newly discovered planet so special?

The new planet is larger than Jupiter and very dim, making it hard to see!

Find out more: Hidden Planet discovered after decade of hiding

What unique feature did the 2026 Winter Olympics have at its opening ceremony?

The opening ceremony featured two Olympic cauldrons, one in Milan and another in Cortina!

Find out more: Winter Olympics Officially Open in Italy

What special flight is Air New Zealand launching for Warriors fans?

Air New Zealand is launching a special flight called the 'Wahs Express' for Warriors fans to travel to the NRL finals match.

Find out more: Wahs Express flies fans north

Why have mince pies become more expensive in New Zealand?

Mince pies cost more because beef prices have risen sharply, making ingredients pricier.

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How many leatherback turtles were spotted near Tauranga?

Five rare leatherback turtles were spotted swimming near Mount Maunganui!

Find out more: 5 Rare Turtles near Tauranga

What did Tommy Caldwell learn from climbing the Dawn Wall?

Tommy learned that success means continuing through challenges and adapting.

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