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The All Blacks began the new Rugby Nations Championship season with three straight wins, beating France, Italy and Ireland in...

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How many complaints about bee droppings did the council receive?

The Tauranga City Council received 34 complaints about bee droppings in two years!

Find out more: Council tackles Bee Poo Complaints

How old was Neville Sandiford when he became the oldest croquet player?

Neville Sandiford was 101 years and 262 days old when he earned the record!

Find out more: Kiwi named Oldest Croquet Player

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 – 1st May 2026

What makes the comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS special?

It's a long-period comet that takes about 170,000 years to orbit the Sun!

Find out more: Rare comet lights up NZ

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 record did Artemis II break during its mission?

Artemis II broke the Apollo 13 record for the farthest crewed spaceflight!

Find out more: Artemis II: A Moon Mission like no other

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 the name of the newly discovered dinosaur in the Sahara?

The new dinosaur is called Spinosaurus mirabilis, and it lived nearly 100 million years ago!

Find out more: Giant Sahara Dinosaur Found

What is one way to practice happiness?

One fun way to practice happiness is by playing games!

Find out more: Happiness Grows When You Practise It

What is the Government's plan for local streaming apps in New Zealand?

The Government wants local streaming apps to be easy to find on smart TVs in New Zealand.

Find out more: NZ Apps may get Prime TV spot

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How many people played in the world's largest human foosball game?

A total of 254 people played in the world's largest human foosball game!

Find out more: Worlds largest Human Foosball Game

What did Jewish kids enjoy before the Holocaust began?

Before the Holocaust, Jewish kids played soccer, ate ice cream, and had big dreams!

Find out more: The Holocaust: A Story We Must Never Forget

How did the Black Sticks win their match against the USA?

The Black Sticks won by scoring all their penalty shootout attempts and making key saves!

Find out more: Black Sticks reach Nations Cup final

What can help your brain think more creatively?

When you feel calm and happy, your brain can think more clearly and creatively.

Find out more: Finding Happiness

What record did Fehi Fineanganofo set during the Super Rugby season?

Fehi Fineanganofo scored 17 tries this season, setting a new record!

Find out more: Hurricanes storm to Super Rugby glory

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 – 19th June 2026

What special pizza is being offered in Hungary?

A pizzeria in Budapest is serving a pizza inspired by ancient Roman food!

Find out more: ‘Time-travel ‘ pizza offered in Hungary

What cool new food could be made with a 3D printer?

Experts say we might eat 3D printed chocolate and even mashed potatoes!

Find out more: 3D printed chocolate bar made

How much did the record-breaking bull sell for?

The record-breaking bull sold for a whopping $168,000!

Find out more: Record Bull sells for $168,000

What special ceremony marks the beginning of Waitangi Day celebrations?

A special dawn service is held at Te Whare Rūnanga to start Waitangi Day.

Find out more: Waitangi Day celebrated across Aotearoa

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venomous Able to produce poison that can harm others. Some snakes are venomous and can bite to defend themselves.

protected Kept safe by laws or rules. Certain animals are protected to help them survive.

species A group of living things that are similar. There are many species of birds in the forest.

Find the words in the article:Venomous Sea Snake found in BoP

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