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Springboks Edge All Blacks in Cape Town

The Springboks have beaten the All Blacks 33-26 in a thrilling rugby Test at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium, levelling the...

Norway’s King Harald V Dies Aged 89

King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, the Norwegian royal palace announced on Friday. He...

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A tiny kitten found hiding inside a digger has become the newest member of a construction crew in Ohio, in...

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What unique activity do people do at the Bloco da Lama celebration?

At Bloco da Lama, people cover themselves in mud and have fun!

Find out more: Brazil’s muddy carnival party

How many runs did India win by in the T20 World Cup final?

India won the final by 96 runs, making it a big victory!

Find out more: India beat NZ to win T20 World Cup

How many sweaters did Skyler wear to break the record?

Skyler wore 50 sweaters at once to set a new world record!

Find out more: Boy wears 50 Sweaters at once

How long did Sophie Woods take to complete the Via Alpina?

Sophie Woods completed the Via Alpina in 28 days, 17 hours, and 59 minutes!

Find out more: Kiwi Runner sets Alpine Record

What type of whale stranded on St Heliers Beach?

A rare Shepherd's beaked whale was found stranded on the beach!

Find out more: Deep-Sea Whale strands in Auckland

What special mission is the HMNZS Canterbury on during its visit to Tokelau?

The HMNZS Canterbury is on a mission called Operation Calypso, which helps stop illegal fishing in the Pacific.

Find out more: HMNZS Canterbury visits Tokelau for Centenary

What new tool is helping track student progress in New Zealand schools?

The SMART progress monitoring tool helps schools track how students are doing in reading, writing, and maths.

Find out more: New Smart tool to track student progress

What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?

At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!

Find out more: Boston’s St. Patrick’s Parade

What color does the Moon turn during a total lunar eclipse?

During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon can turn a deep red color, often called a 'Blood Moon'.

Find out more: Blood Moon over Aotearoa

How many Rubik's cubes did Ishaan solve during his skydive?

Ishaan solved two Rubik's cubes while skydiving from 13,000 feet!

Find out more: Skydiver solves 2 rubik’s cubes in the air

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What special milestone did Jackson Ford celebrate during the game against Newcastle Knights?

Jackson Ford celebrated his 100th NRL game with a try and strong performance!

Find out more: Warriors win big

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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

How much money is being added to New Zealand's ambulance services?

New Zealand's ambulance services are getting a $35 million boost to help them respond faster and serve more people!

Find out more: Ambulance Services get a $35M Boost

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 – 22nd May 2026

What interesting features does Pluto have that make it unique?

Pluto has mountains, valleys, plains, craters, and glaciers, making it very interesting!

Find out more: Should Pluto be a planet?

What happened during the SailGP race in Auckland?

Two SailGP boats, Black Foils and France, collided at high speed!

Find out more: Black Foils collides with France

How many tries did Louis Bielle-Biarrey score in the match?

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries in the exciting match!

Find out more: France wins Six Nations Rugby title

Which team beat the Suns 119–84 in one of the opening games?

The Magic won their opening game against the Pistons by 11 points.

Find out more: NBA play offs start for 2025/26 season

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

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strategy A plan to achieve a goal. David used a smart strategy to win the competition.

embracing Hugging someone to show care or support. Liti was seen embracing his coach after winning.

competition A contest to see who is the best. The weightlifting competition was very exciting!

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