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Motorbike Sets World Record Riding on Water

A motorcycle entrepreneur from China has set a new Guinness World Record for riding the longest distance across open water...

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Lawson Scores Points in US Grand Prix

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What exciting event helped the Sharks win their championship?

The Sharks won in overtime after a tied game, making it super thrilling!

Find out more: Sharks win NBL title in overtime

What new rule is Jetstar introducing for carry-on luggage?

Jetstar will charge extra for larger carry-on suitcases starting next February!

Find out more: Jetstar making overhead baggage cost more

How much did the giant serving of fries weigh?

The giant serving of fries weighed 1,474 pounds, about the same as a small car!

Find out more: Idaho Breaks World Record with Giant Serving of Fries

What special title does the new Sydney airport have?

The new Sydney airport is named after Australia’s first female commercial pilot, Nancy-Bird Walton!

Find out more: Air NZ First to Land at new Sydney Airport

Did you know that the oceans are absorbing most of the extra heat from global warming?

Over 90% of the extra heat from global warming is being absorbed by the oceans!

Find out more: Climate in a ‘state of emergency’

What special event did King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrate during their visit to the US?

They celebrated 250 years of American independence during their trip!

Find out more: King Charles visits US

What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?

The tiny bat was named Mystacina nymphe, and it weighed only 8 to 10 grams!

Find out more: Ancient Bat Found in Otago

What special ability do walking sharks have?

Walking sharks can use their fins to walk on the sea floor!

Find out more: New ‘Walking Shark’ found in Pacific

What exciting event did PSG achieve by winning the Champions League again?

PSG became only the second team to win the Champions League back-to-back!

Find out more: PSG Win Champions League Again

Which part of Wellington helped keep the heavy rain falling over the same places?

Wellington got more than 70mm of rain in just one hour during the storm.

Find out more: Wellington hit by flooding

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What exciting event are the Black Foils returning to?

The Black Foils are returning to SailGP racing in Halifax!

Find out more: Black Foils set for SailGP return

How many times has the Whangārei bridge lifted for boats since it opened?

The Whangārei bridge has lifted more than 25,000 times for boats!

Find out more: Famous Whangārei Bridge showing cracks

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What important role did Ayatollah Khamenei have in Iran?

Ayatollah Khamenei was Iran's Supreme Leader for nearly 40 years, making key decisions.

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How many LEGO bricks did Tommy Schmidt use to build the sausage?

Tommy Schmidt used 65,000 LEGO bricks to create the giant sausage!

Find out more: World’s largest LEGO sausage built

How many runs did New Zealand score in their match against Ireland?

New Zealand scored 140 runs in their thrilling match against Ireland!

Find out more: White Ferns win Last-Ball Thriller

Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?

Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mt Everest in 1953!

Find out more: Best Kiwi ‘Firsts’

What ingredients are mixed with the horse meat before the pie is baked?

Pakuranga Bakery sold more than 100 lo'i hossi pies in one day.

Find out more: Horse Pies return to Bakery

How much money is the New Zealand Government investing in cycle trail repairs?

The New Zealand Government is investing over $800,000 to repair cycle trails!

Find out more: Cycle Trails get repair Funding

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tariffs Taxes on goods brought into a country. Countries use tariffs to make imported products more expensive.

emergency A serious situation that requires immediate action. The government declared an emergency during the natural disaster.

Congress The group of people who make laws in the US. Congress meets to discuss and vote on new laws.

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