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Warriors’ Season Ends With Loss To Knights

The New Zealand Warriors’ NRL season is over, after they lost 12-10 to the Newcastle Knights in a tense playoff...

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An Iowa family in the United States has set a new world record, after five generations were all born on...

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New Zealanders have cast a record number of votes in this year’s Bird of the Year competition, run by Forest...

New Tiny Wild Cat Discovered In Bolivia

Scientists have discovered a brand new species of wild cat in Bolivia — and it’s much smaller than you might...

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Find out more: New Marine Reserves Open Along Otago’s Coast

How long has Beverly Hannett-Price been teaching?

Beverly Hannett-Price has been teaching for an amazing 67 years!

Find out more: Teacher spends 67 Years of Teaching

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

How long will Dame Noeline Taurua coach the Silver Ferns?

Dame Noeline Taurua will coach the Silver Ferns until 2027!

Find out more: Silver Ferns Coach stays on through to 2027

What important resource travels through the Strait of Hormuz?

About one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments go through the Strait of Hormuz!

Find out more: Why Hormuz Matters

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 – 7th August 2026

What cool feature could a car have for long trips?

A new car design includes a toilet that slides out from under a seat!

Find out more: Would you use a toilet in a car?

What was the special felt-tip pen used for during the Apollo 11 mission?

The pen was used by Buzz Aldrin to fix a broken switch on their spacecraft, helping them return safely from the Moon!

Find out more: Astronaut’s Felt-Tip sold for $1.47 Million

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 can happen if a dog eats toxic algae?

Eating even a small piece of toxic algae can be very dangerous for dogs and might even kill them!

Find out more: Toxic algae warnings in rivers

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What is special about the newly discovered site near Bulford?

The site is about 5,000 years old, making it older than Stonehenge!

Find out more: Scientists may have found earlier Stonehenge

What unique method does the ballista spider use to catch ants?

The ballista spider uses a spring-loaded trap to launch ants into the air!

Find out more: Spider sets Spring-Loaded Trap

What makes the newly discovered planet so special?

The new planet is larger than Jupiter and very dim, making it hard to see!

Find out more: Hidden Planet discovered after decade of hiding

How many fans cheered for the Warriors during their season opener?

More than 24,000 fans cheered for the Warriors at their home game!

Find out more: Warriors win Season Opener

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

What important shipping route could reopen if the peace agreement is signed?

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world!

Find out more: US and Iran Close to ending their war

How much do some families spend on school uniforms each year?

Some families spend over $1,000 on school uniforms each year!

Find out more: ACT plans cheaper school uniforms

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

What is the purpose of the new satellites launched by Rocket Lab?

The new satellites are designed to test next-generation navigation technology for better services like autonomous vehicles and emergency services.

Find out more: Rocket Lab Launches Satellites from Hawkes Bay

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

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quiz A game or test to see what you know. We took a quiz in class about animals.

news Information about what is happening in the world. I read the news to learn about local events.

together With other people, not alone. We worked together to finish the project.

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