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Giant Christmas tree arrives in New York City

A giant Christmas tree has arrived at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, in the United States. Its arrival...

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What percentage is the new tariff that New Zealand faces?

New Zealand faces a new 12.5% tariff on many exports to the US.

Find out more: Trump hits New Zealand with new tariffs

What happened during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986?

The Chernobyl disaster was the world's worst nuclear accident, spreading radioactive material across Europe.

Find out more: Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster

What is the name of the giant trout statue in Gore?

The giant trout statue in Gore is getting an official name through a fun competition!

Find out more: Naming Gore’s Giant Trout

How many tries did Will Jordan score against Italy?

Will Jordan scored three tries against Italy, making him New Zealand's all-time top try scorer!

Find out more: All Blacks win first three Nations Championship Tests

How many runs did Tawhid Hridoy score to help Bangladesh win?

Tawhid Hridoy scored an amazing 51 runs to lead Bangladesh to victory!

Find out more: Bangladesh beat Black Caps in opener

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

How many goals did Belgium score in their match against New Zealand?

Belgium scored a total of 5 goals in the match against New Zealand.

Find out more: All Whites knocked out after Belgium defeat

What records did Lewis Clareburt break at the World Cup?

Lewis Clareburt broke two national swimming records in Baku, New Zealand!

Find out more: Kiwi Swimmer smashes Two National Records

What is special about the first toroa chicks taking flight?

The first toroa chicks of the season have just flown from Taiaroa Head, the only mainland breeding site for these birds in the world!

Find out more: First Toroa Chicks take flight at Taiaroa Head

What type of bird was found with bird flu in New Zealand?

A brown skua was the first bird found with H5 bird flu in New Zealand!

Find out more: Bird Flu confirmed in New Zealand for first time

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What was the score of the All Whites vs. England match?

The All Whites lost to England 1-0 in their warm-up match.

Find out more: All Whites edged out by England

What special celebration did Norway's football team do after their win?

Norway's football team celebrated with a Viking row after beating Senegal!

Find out more: Norway celebrates with Viking Row

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

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 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

How tall will New Zealand's highest road bridge be?

The new bridge will be 65 meters tall, like a 20-story building!

Find out more: Work begins on NZ’s Highest-Ever Road Bridge

What special feature will the 2026 Commonwealth Games medals have?

The medals will include braille for the first time!

Find out more: Commonwealth Medals To Feature Braille

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

What sneaky techniques do subscription services use to keep you paying?

Subscription services often use free trials and auto-renewals to keep charging you without you noticing!

Find out more: Subscriptions: the “quiet spending” trap

What makes online shopping feel like magic?

You can tap a screen and have items delivered to your door!

Find out more: Online shopping: what to watch for

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