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Wahs Express flies fans north

Air New Zealand is launching a special “Wahs Express” flight to take 160 South Island Warriors supporters from Christchurch to...

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The first toroa, or royal albatross, chicks of the season have taken flight from Pukekura/Taiaroa Head near Dunedin. This awesome...

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What big change is happening to the NCEA qualification for students?

The NCEA qualification will be replaced with a brand-new system!

Find out more: Big Changes for Schools in Budget 2026

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What special meal do families share to celebrate the Chinese New Year?

Families share a reunion dinner, which is the most important meal of the year!

Find out more: Year of the Horse Begins

What is the most expensive book ever sold in Norway?

The most expensive book ever sold in Norway is a rare Viking book donated by footballer Erling Haaland, costing about £100,000!

Find out more: Haaland Gives Book to Town

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 – 28st August 2026

What did New Zealand Rugby do for Moana Pasifika players?

New Zealand Rugby is paying the wages of Moana Pasifika players after the team faced financial troubles.

Find out more: NZ Rugby pays Moana Pasifika Players

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

How big is the giant sinkhole in Indonesia?

The sinkhole is about three hectares, which is the size of four football pitches!

Find out more: Giant Sinkhole appears in Indonesia

What colour was the robot Lightning?

The robot Lightning beat the human half-marathon world record by more than six minutes.

Find out more: Robot runs half-marathon record

What rare bird did Harold spot in his backyard?

Harold spotted a kākārearea, New Zealand's rare native falcon!

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What exciting event will Auckland host in 2028?

Auckland will host the PSA Squash World Championships in February 2028!

Find out more: Auckland to host 2028 Squash World Champs

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

How many points did Sam Mennenga grab in rebounds during the game?

Sam Mennenga grabbed an impressive 14 rebounds during the game!

Find out more: Tall Blacks beat Philippines

What special meal do families share to celebrate the Chinese New Year?

Families share a reunion dinner, which is the most important meal of the year!

Find out more: Year of the Horse Begins

How long was the world's longest tiramisu made in London?

The world's longest tiramisu was 1,445 feet long!

Find out more: London builds World’s Longest Tiramisu

How tall were the waves that hit Wellington's coast?

The waves reached an incredible height of 11 meters!

Find out more: Huge waves hit Wellington Coast

Why do horses yawn when they see each other yawn?

Horses yawn to build social bonds with each other, just like humans!

Find out more: Why Horses Yawn

What special award did Rippin Rosie win at the competition?

Rippin Rosie won the special 'spirit of surfing' award!

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What special flight is Air New Zealand launching for Warriors fans?

Air New Zealand is launching a special flight called the 'Wahs Express' for Warriors fans to travel to the NRL finals match.

Find out more: Wahs Express flies fans north

What was the score of the Warriors vs. Broncos game?

The Warriors won the game with a score of 42-12!

Find out more: Warriors beat Broncos in Magic Round

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