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Colourful Wool Art Takes Over Christchurch

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Black Ferns thrash Scotland to stay unbeaten

The Black Ferns have crushed Scotland 66-14 in Edinburgh, keeping their perfect record alive in the WXV Global Series. New...

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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 did the Black Sticks win their match against the USA?

The Black Sticks won by scoring all their penalty shootout attempts and making key saves!

Find out more: Black Sticks reach Nations Cup final

Find out more: Rainy Start to AIMS Hockey Week

How much money can eligible Olympic athletes receive from the new grant?

Eligible Olympic athletes can receive US$10,000, which is about NZ$17,000!

Find out more: Olympic Athletes to receive new grants

What was special about Bangladesh's cricket victory over Australia?

Bangladesh won their first-ever test match in Australia, which is a huge achievement!

Find out more: Bangladesh Beats Australia In Cricket Upset

How many medals did New Zealand win at the Commonwealth Games?

New Zealand won a total of 36 medals, including 10 gold medals!

Find out more: New Zealand Finish Glasgow Games With 36 Medals

What exciting event happened before the rugby match in Cape Town?

Before the match, two passenger jets flew low over the stadium, which is a South African tradition!

Find out more: Springboks Edge All Blacks in Cape Town

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

Find out more: Kiwi Kids Quiz – 20th March 2026

What cool feature could a car have for long trips?

A new car design includes a toilet that slides out from under a seat!

Find out more: Would you use a toilet in a car?

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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

What was the score of the final match between the Black Ferns and Australia?

The Black Ferns won the match with a score of 22-21!

Find out more: Black Ferns win sevens series

What record did Daxton Hunter break?

Daxton Hunter broke the record for the fastest hopscotch course in under 50 seconds!

Find out more: Kentucky boy breaks hopscotch record

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 new rule will allow kids to ride bikes on footpaths?

Kids aged 12 and under can ride bikes on footpaths with an older rider starting October 2026!

Find out more: Four Road Rules are changing in NZ

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What was the hottest average temperature in Western Europe for June and July?

The hottest average temperature in Western Europe for June and July was 21.62°C!

Find out more: Europe breaks heat record during Summer

What special ceremony marks the beginning of Waitangi Day celebrations?

A special dawn service is held at Te Whare Rūnanga to start Waitangi Day.

Find out more: Waitangi Day celebrated across Aotearoa

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festivities Fun activities and celebrations. The New Year festivities include parades and fireworks.

prosperity Having wealth and success. Dumplings are eaten for prosperity in the New Year.

zodiac A system that assigns animals to years. 2026 is the Year of the Horse in the zodiac.

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