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How many Olympic medals has Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won?

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won five Olympic medals, the most for any snowboarder!

Find out more: Zoi wins Olympic Silver

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 type of whale stranded on St Heliers Beach?

A rare Shepherd's beaked whale was found stranded on the beach!

Find out more: Deep-Sea Whale strands in Auckland

What does the fees-free tertiary education scheme help students with?

The fees-free scheme helps students by paying their tuition fees for the final year of study.

Find out more: Government ends final year fees-free

What is Koru Circle designed to let top members do?

Air New Zealand is adding a new top tier called Koru Black for its most frequent travellers.

Find out more: Airpoints renamed to Koru

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What amazing thing can the PRIMA eye implant help people do?

The PRIMA eye implant can help some blind people regain parts of their vision!

Find out more: Tiny Eye Implant invented

Which team did Moana Pasifika beat in an exciting match at North Harbour Stadium?

Moana Pasifika won four of their five matches at North Harbour Stadium last year.

Find out more: Moana Pasifika announce closure

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

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?

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What were the magnitudes of the earthquakes that hit Venezuela?

The earthquakes that struck Venezuela had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5!

Find out more: Venezuela hit by Earthquakes

What tricky move did Zoi land to score high points?

Zoi landed a tricky move called a 'backside triple cork 1440'!

Find out more: Zoi wins Silver in Big Air Jump

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 special agreement did New Zealand and Singapore sign?

New Zealand and Singapore signed a fuel and food agreement to keep supplies flowing, even during crises.

Find out more: NZ And Singapore sign fuel deal

What historic event happened between the Māori Queen and Prince William?

The Māori Queen met Prince William at Windsor Castle, making history!

Find out more: Māori Queen meets Prince William

What is the special name for clouds that look rainbow-colored?

The special name for these colorful clouds is cloud iridescence!

Find out more: Rainbow Clouds light up the Sky

What did the couple find hidden in their ceiling?

The couple found $232,440 in cash hidden in their ceiling!

Find out more: Couple find $232k in Ceiling

What exciting moment helped the Highlanders win the game?

Cam Millar kicked a long-range penalty goal in the last minutes to win!

Find out more: Highlanders beat Crusaders in Opener

What tasty treat is at the center of New Zealand and Australia's debate?

The sausage sizzle, a sausage in bread with onions, is the tasty treat sparking debate!

Find out more: Did New Zealand invent the Sausage Sizzle?

Did you know the Wellington Phoenix scored three goals in their last match?

Yes! They scored three goals to win 3-1 against Sydney FC.

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