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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...

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...

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...

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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Commonwealth Games 2026

Fairweather secures third medal

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Swimmers win two bronze medals

July 26, 2026

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What impressive achievement did Aiden Markram reach during the match?

Aiden Markram scored a quick fifty in just 19 balls, the fastest for South Africa in the tournament!

Find out more: South Africa beat Black Caps

What happens to your money when inflation rises?

When inflation rises, your money can buy less than before, like needing more points in a game to buy the same snack!

Find out more: What is inflation?

How many fans cheered for the Warriors during their season opener?

More than 24,000 fans cheered for the Warriors at their home game!

Find out more: Warriors win Season Opener

Why do horses yawn when they see each other yawn?

Horses yawn to build social bonds with each other, just like humans!

Find out more: Why Horses Yawn

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 exciting milestone did the Wellington Phoenix women achieve recently?

The Wellington Phoenix women reached the A-League Women’s grand final for the first time ever!

Find out more: Phoenix Women Make History With Grand Final Spot

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 – Term 2 Super Quiz 2026

What special features do LEGO's Smart Bricks have?

LEGO's Smart Bricks can light up, make sounds, and react to movement!

Find out more: LEGO’s Smart Bricks arrive

Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?

Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mt Everest in 1953!

Find out more: Best Kiwi ‘Firsts’

Find out more: Swimmers win two bronze medals

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What important shipping route could reopen if the peace agreement is signed?

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world!

Find out more: US and Iran Close to ending their war

How many Tour de France titles has Tadej Pogacar won?

Tadej Pogacar has won five Tour de France titles, matching a record!

Find out more: Pogacar matches Tour de France Record

What animal is missing from a Texas ranch?

A giraffe named Gracie has been missing for nearly two weeks!

Find out more: Missing Giraffe sparks Texas search

What is special about the color of the new octopus species?

The new octopus species has a bright blue color, which is very rare in nature!

Find out more: New Species of Tiny Blue Octopus discovered

What did the goldfish Blub drive to set a world record?

Blub drove a tiny car built by his owner, Thomas de Wolf, which responded to his movements in a water tank!

Find out more: Goldfish drives a car

What color was the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repainted?

The pool was repainted in a color called 'American flag blue'!

Find out more: Washington’s Famous Reflecting Pool left looking faded

How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?

New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!

Find out more: Kiwifruit Harvest breaks Record

What color does the Moon turn during a total lunar eclipse?

During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon can turn a deep red color, often called a 'Blood Moon'.

Find out more: Blood Moon over Aotearoa

Did you know that the oceans are absorbing most of the extra heat from global warming?

Over 90% of the extra heat from global warming is being absorbed by the oceans!

Find out more: Climate in a ‘state of emergency’

What special achievement did Adam Hall reach at the Paralympics?

Adam Hall won a silver medal, completing his collection of every color of Paralympic medal!

Find out more: Hall snatches Silver in Paralympics

Vocabulary

record An official account of something. He holds the world record for the most teeth.

average The usual amount or number. Most adults have an average of 32 teeth.

surprised Feeling shocked or amazed. People were surprised to learn he had extra teeth.

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