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What special activities can kids enjoy at the film festival?

Kids can join in games, win prizes, and watch fun films!

Find out more: Children’s Film Festival tours Aotearoa

How long was the world's longest tiramisu made in London?

The world's longest tiramisu was 1,445 feet long!

Find out more: London builds World’s Longest Tiramisu

What age group might soon be allowed to ride on footpaths?

Children under 12 could soon be allowed to cycle on footpaths, making it safer for them!

Find out more: Children may ride on Footpaths

What position did Liam Lawson finish in the Chinese Grand Prix?

Liam Lawson finished in seventh place at the Chinese Grand Prix!

Find out more: Lawson scores in Chinese Grand prix

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

What is special about the Bramley apple tree in England?

The Bramley apple tree is over 200 years old and is the ancestor of all Bramley apple trees worldwide!

Find out more: Fight to save Oldest Apple Tree

What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?

At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!

Find out more: Boston’s St. Patrick’s Parade

What was the highest temperature recorded in the UK during the hottest June day?

The highest temperature was 36.9°C in Wattisham, Suffolk!

Find out more: UK Records hottest June Day

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 happened when a dog joined the Olympic ski race?

A dog ran onto the ski course and sprinted alongside the athletes, making everyone laugh!

Find out more: Dog joins Olympic Ski Race

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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

How deep can a sinkhole be?

The sinkhole on Hackett Street is more than 1 meter deep in some places!

Find out more: Huge Sinkhole closes Auckland Street

Find out more: Will Jordan makes All Blacks History

What special mission are the astronauts on?

The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!

Find out more: Crew-12 heads to ISS

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 was the score of the Auckland FC game against Sydney FC?

Auckland FC won the game 1-0 with a goal from Sam Cosgrove!

Find out more: Auckland FC back on top with win

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 – 19th June 2026

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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 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

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