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Finland Wins World Olive Picking Title

A team from Finland has been crowned champion at the World Olive Picking Championship in Croatia, even though Finland doesn’t...

Thieves Steal $1.69 Million in Pokémon Cards

Thieves have stolen Pokémon and sports trading cards worth at least NZ$1.69 million from a delivery truck in California, in...

World’s only Triceratops herd coming to NZ

Five real Triceratops skeletons — the only herd of these dinosaurs ever found together — are heading to Auckland Museum...

Australia Keep Rose Bowl After Beating White Ferns

Australia have kept hold of the Rose Bowl trophy after beating the White Ferns by 40 runs at North Sydney...

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What is the name of the boat Andrew Bedwell is using?

Andrew Bedwell's boat is called Big C, named for cancer research.

Find out more: Sailor takes on the Atlantic again

What is special about the giant soccer ball being built in Boston?

It's going to be the world's largest soccer ball, measuring 13 meters across!

Find out more: Boston to build world’s biggest soccer ball

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What famous song did Shakira perform for the 2010 World Cup?

Shakira performed the hit song 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' for the 2010 World Cup.

Find out more: Shakira returns with a World Cup Anthem

What new rule is now in place for small boats?

Everyone on small recreational boats must wear lifejackets while moving to stay safe!

Find out more: New Lifejacket Rule kicks in for Boaties

What special event did King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrate during their visit to the US?

They celebrated 250 years of American independence during their trip!

Find out more: King Charles visits US

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

What rare scoring option did the Roosters use to win the game?

The Roosters won by kicking a field goal, which is worth one point!

Find out more: Roosters win Nail-Biting NRL Grand Final

What does the name 'Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia' mean?

It means 'The Long Wake of Te Rakihouia' and honors a historical figure.

Find out more: New marine reserves protect southern coast

Find out more: Football Teams Put Sportsmanship First

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What was special about the crowd at the final rugby match?

The match had the largest crowd ever for a rugby game in the U.S.!

Find out more: Springboks Beat All Blacks to Win Series

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

How far away is the galaxy Messier 77 from Earth?

Messier 77 is a whopping 45 million light-years away from Earth!

Find out more: Webb Telescope reveals Distant Galaxy

How many views did the robot dance get in three days?

The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!

Find out more: Robot dance steals gala

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 – 12th June 2026

How many tries did the All Blacks score in their latest match?

The All Blacks scored seven tries in their match against the Wallabies!

Find out more: All Blacks Crush Wallabies to keep Bledisloe Cup

Who are some other famous athletes on the list with Portia Woodman-Wickliffe?

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe shares the list with stars like LeBron James and Lionel Messi!

Find out more: Woodman-Wickliffe: top 100 influential people in sport

What technology are students using to cheat on exams?

Students are using AI-powered smart glasses to cheat in exams!

Find out more: AI Glasses raise Exam Cheating concerns

How many leatherback turtles were spotted near Tauranga?

Five rare leatherback turtles were spotted swimming near Mount Maunganui!

Find out more: 5 Rare Turtles near Tauranga

What major dairy brands are changing ownership?

Fonterra is selling its brands, including Mainland and Anchor, to Lactalis.

Find out more: Fonterra sells Major Dairy brands

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navigate To find a way to get somewhere. The robot can navigate through a room without bumping into things.

feedback Information about how something is working. Doyul is getting feedback from universities to improve his robot.

legacy Something handed down from the past. Doyul hopes his robot will be a legacy for future builders.

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