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Astronaut’s Felt-Tip sold for $1.47 Million

A felt-tip pen that helped save the famous Apollo 11 Moon mission sold for around NZ$1.47 million at Sotheby’s auction...

Greyhound racing ends in New Zealand

Greyhound racing in New Zealand has come to an end after years of concerns about animal welfare. The final races...

All Blacks begin South Africa Tour

The All Blacks have arrived in South Africa for a challenging rugby tour that will include several matches against strong...

Roosters score huge NRL Victory, making history

The Sydney Roosters have made rugby league history after defeating the North Queensland Cowboys 82-12 in one of the biggest...

Greyhound racing ends in New Zealand

August 2, 2026

Dunedin prepares for Solar Eclipse in 2028

August 2, 2026

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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 31th July 2026

July 31, 2026

Government Says No to Fireworks Ban

July 30, 2026

New Zealand Pair Win Cycling Gold

August 2, 2026

David Liti Claims Weightlifting Gold

August 1, 2026

Eliza McCartney Wins Pole Vault Gol

August 1, 2026

Hobbs Sprints to Commonwealth Gold

July 29, 2026

Man locked out of his own house – again

July 29, 2026

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Kiwi Kids Quiz – 31th July 2026

July 31, 2026

Astronaut’s Felt-Tip sold for $1.47 Million

August 2, 2026

Yoga Teacher Sets New Underwater Push-up Record

July 30, 2026

Powerful earthquake hits Japan

July 30, 2026

All Blacks begin South Africa Tour

August 2, 2026

Roosters score huge NRL Victory, making history

August 2, 2026

LeBron James chooses Philadelphia for Final NBA chapter

July 29, 2026

Did You Know?

How many wickets did Gus Atkinson take in the match?

Gus Atkinson took 5 wickets for England in the match!

Find out more: England beat Black Caps at Lord’s

How much did the kākāko population increase since 2022?

The kākāko population increased by 61 percent since 2022!

Find out more: Kōkako numbers soar after baby boom

What amazing trick did Ben Richards perform during his final run?

Ben Richards wowed everyone by doing a perfect 360 spin while skiing!

Find out more: Richards wins Ski World Title

What historic achievement did Auckland FC accomplish in the A-League?

Auckland FC won the A-League championship in just their second season!

Find out more: Auckland FC win A-League

What was special about Finn Surman's goal in the match against Egypt?

Finn Surman's goal was the first time New Zealand led at half-time in a World Cup match!

Find out more: Egypt fight back against All Whites

What special feature was designed for athletes at the Winter Paralympics?

A special front row for wheelchair users was created so everyone could enjoy the event together!

Find out more: Winter Paralympics open in Verona

What special anniversary does this year mark for Anzac Day?

This year marks 110 years since New Zealand troops arrived on the Western Front in WWI!

Find out more: NZDF marks Anzac Day around New Zealand

What new way could New Zealanders show their driver’s licence?

New Zealanders might soon show their driver’s licence on their phones instead of using a plastic card!

Find out more: Digital Driver Licences introduced

What is the most commonly misspelled word in America?

The word 'bougie' tops the list of misspelled words in America!

Find out more: Could you spell these words?

What is the length of Ozzy's tongue?

Ozzy's tongue measures an amazing 7.83 inches long!

Find out more: World’s longest dog tongue

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July 30, 2026

Plunger Pops Balloon World Record

July 29, 2026

Basketball Star breaks Shooting Records

July 23, 2026

Missing Cat found 630km from home

July 20, 2026

Teen passes Piano exam using only one hand

July 19, 2026

New words added to Cambridge Dictionary

August 2, 2024

Alcaraz and Rybakina win Australian Open

February 2, 2026

Max Verstappen told off for using bad language

September 25, 2024

Google adds AI Helper to browsing

April 27, 2026

Government to launch AI called Gov-GPT

September 26, 2024

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Asteroid narrowly are going to miss Earth!

May 23, 2026

You are invited to a warm and happy Whānau dinner

May 23, 2026

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Did You Know?

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

Did you know the Wellington Phoenix scored three goals in their last match?

Yes! They scored three goals to win 3-1 against Sydney FC.

Find out more: Phoenix Close to Finals

Why are people in Auckland buying petrol containers quickly?

People are worried that fuel prices will keep rising, so they want to buy petrol before it gets more expensive.

Find out more: Petrol price rise – Kiwis react

What type of weather is expected in New Zealand this week?

New Zealand is expecting strong winds, heavy rain, and even snow!

Find out more: Wild Weather Warnings for Aotearoa

If you could rename one place in New Zealand based on what it looks like, what would you call it?

Aotearoa even has an official board just for place names, and in 2024 it celebrated 100 years of official place naming. That means people have been carefully recording, checking, and protecting place names for a whole century.

Find out more: How Aotearoa got its Place Names

How much money can eligible Olympic athletes receive from the new grant?

Eligible Olympic athletes can receive US$10,000, which is about NZ$17,000!

Find out more: Olympic Athletes to receive new grants

What makes the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola different from other strains?

The Bundibugyo strain is harder to contain because there are no approved vaccines or treatments for it.

Find out more: Ebola outbreak declared a Global Emergency

What types of seabirds were rescued by Wellington Zoo after the storm?

Wellington Zoo rescued albatrosses, petrels, and penguins after a storm!

Find out more: Wellington Zoo holds fundraiser

What do you think makes tap water taste good?

Manawatū's tap water was named the best in New Zealand for its great taste!

Find out more: Manawatū wins NZ’s best Tap Water title

How much is the Triceratops fossil expected to sell for?

The Triceratops fossil named Trey is expected to sell for about five million dollars!

Find out more: Dinosaur Fossil Heads to Auction

Vocabulary

timetable A schedule that shows when things happen. The bus has no timetable, so it goes whenever.

journey The act of traveling from one place to another. The journey on Line 0 is all about enjoying the ride.

connection A relationship or bond between people. The bus encourages connection between passengers.

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