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Ice legends launch new team skating event

British ice dance champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have launched a brand-new figure skating event at the very rink...

Colourful Wool Art Takes Over Christchurch

Christchurch’s Cathedral Square has been turned into a giant outdoor gallery of wool art, after the city’s yarn bombing festival...

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What medal did Luca Harrington win at the Winter Olympics?

Luca Harrington won a bronze medal in men's slopestyle skiing!

Find out more: Luca Harrington wins Bronze

Why do you think cats lick each other?

Cats lick each other to settle disagreements without fighting!

Find out more: Study explores why Cats lick each other

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

What important agreement was signed on February 6, 1840?

Te Tiriti o Waitangi, or the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed by many Māori chiefs and the British Crown.

Find out more: A short guide to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

What did the woman in Italy do with her winning lottery ticket?

She accidentally threw it in the rubbish after thinking it was a loser!

Find out more: Winning Lottery Ticket saved from the Rubbish

What was special about Claudia Bunge's goal in the match?

Claudia Bunge scored her second international goal during the game!

Find out more: Football Ferns lose to Haiti

How many complaints about bee droppings did the council receive?

The Tauranga City Council received 34 complaints about bee droppings in two years!

Find out more: Council tackles Bee Poo Complaints

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 exciting comeback did the All Blacks make in their match against South Africa?

The All Blacks scored 21 points in a row after being behind at halftime!

Find out more: All Blacks beat South Africa

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

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Find out more: Swiss Gardener Grows Record-Breaking Chilli

How many times do healthy adults fart on average each day?

Healthy adults fart about 32 times a day on average!

Find out more: Fart-Tracking underwear for Science

Find out more: Dame Jacinda Ardern Receives Oxford Honorary Degree

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

Find out more: Will Jordan makes All Blacks History

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

Did you know who the new coach of England's Test cricket team is?

Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, is the new coach!

Find out more: Fleming takes England Cricket Role

What amazing discovery was found in dinosaur poo?

Scientists found a preserved feather inside a piece of dinosaur poo that is 66 million years old!

Find out more: Ancient feather found preserved in Dino Poo

What major dairy brands are changing ownership?

Fonterra is selling its brands, including Mainland and Anchor, to Lactalis.

Find out more: Fonterra sells Major Dairy brands

What important goods are transported through the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for ships carrying oil and other goods!

Find out more: Trump Says He Will Soon Claim Strait of Hormuz

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collection A group of items gathered together. I have a collection of baseball cards.

athlete A person who is trained to compete in sports. She is a talented athlete who runs fast.

celebrate To show happiness about something special. We celebrate birthdays with cake and fun!

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