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Huge New Crater Spotted on the Moon

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What interesting features does Pluto have that make it unique?

Pluto has mountains, valleys, plains, craters, and glaciers, making it very interesting!

Find out more: Should Pluto be a planet?

What amazing way do young spiders travel to new places?

Young spiders travel by releasing silk threads into the air and using the wind to float away!

Find out more: Spider Silk covers North Island Towns

How many tourists visited Antarctica in 2024?

In 2024, over 80,000 tourists visited Antarctica, with many more viewing it from ships!

Find out more: More tourists heading to Antarctica

What is the name of the boat Andrew Bedwell is using?

Andrew Bedwell's boat is called Big C, named for cancer research.

Find out more: Sailor takes on the Atlantic again

Find out more: Kiwi Swimmers Win New Zealand’s First Games Medals

How much did the record-breaking bull sell for?

The record-breaking bull sold for a whopping $168,000!

Find out more: Record Bull sells for $168,000

What important event is happening in Switzerland this Friday?

The US and Iran are signing a peace deal to end their war!

Find out more: US and Iran agree Peace Deal to end War

What amazing thing did the robot Ace do?

The robot Ace beat professional table tennis players at their own game!

Find out more: Robot beats professional Table Tennis players

What was the size of the giant ancient scorpion Praearcturus gigas?

The giant scorpion could be as big as a Labrador dog!

Find out more: Giant Ancient Scorpion found in UK

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How many practice drills were held for the new rail tunnels?

There were 15 practice drills held to prepare for emergencies in the new rail tunnels.

Find out more: Auckland’s new Rail Tunnels pass final test

What magnitude was the earthquake that hit Colombia?

The earthquake in Colombia had a magnitude of 7.4, making it very strong!

Find out more: Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Hits Western Colombia

What unusual reason caused schools to close in Japan?

A bear was roaming the streets, which made schools close for safety!

Find out more: Bear causes School Closures in Japan

Who was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement in New Zealand?

Dame Te Atairangikaahu was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement, uniting Māori tribes for 40 years!

Find out more: Women who changed Aotearoa

Did you know that Raglan is hosting a big surfing event?

Raglan is hosting the first-ever combined men’s and women’s surfing event in New Zealand!

Find out more: World’s best Surfers hit Raglan

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

How long did David Rush and Alex Gosch keep the balloons in the air?

They kept the balloons in the air for 16 minutes and 25 seconds!

Find out more: World Record: 5 balloons floating for 16 mins

What are the Van Allen belts and why are they important?

The Van Allen belts are huge rings of radiation that protect Earth from harmful solar wind and cosmic radiation.

Find out more: Nasa Probe falls to Earth

What do you think firefighters use to put out big fires?

Firefighters use special trucks and tools to put out big fires, like the one at Wellington Airport!

Find out more: Wellington Airport ablaze

How fast did the New Zealand rowers finish their race?

The New Zealand rowers finished their race in 6 minutes and 26.86 seconds!

Find out more: New Zealand Rowers win two Medals

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