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Why are some Movies so Incredibly Loud?

Ever left the cinema with your ears ringing? You’re not alone — some movie-goers say certain films, especially big action...

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Ocean Patch changing colour from plastic

Scientists believe plastic pollution may be changing the colour of part of the Pacific Ocean, making the water look bluer...

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Kiwis reach the final by beating Tonga

The Kiwis are through to the Rugby League World Cup final after beating Tonga 34-10 in an exciting semi-final in...

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Liam Lawson to start third at Brazilian Grand Prix

Kiwi Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson will start third at the São Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil on Monday 9...

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What ice cream did the shop owner find that is almost 30 years old?

The shop owner found a Magnum Ego ice cream from 1998!

Find out more: Shop Owner Finds Decades-Old Ice Cream in Freezer

What special trophy did Ryan Fox win at the British Open?

Ryan Fox won the famous Claret Jug after his victory!

Find out more: Fox wins Open with final birdie

How many kākāpō are being vaccinated against bird flu?

Around ninety kākāpō are being vaccinated to protect them from bird flu!

Find out more: Ninety Kākāpō to be vaccinated against Bird Flu

Did you know how many goals Harry Kane scored last season?

Harry Kane scored an amazing 73 goals in just 65 games last season!

Find out more: Harry Kane Named World’s Best Footballer

How many extra day surgeries is the new building expected to handle in its first year?

The new outpatient building is expected to handle 1,700 extra day surgeries in its first year!

Find out more: Dunedin’s New Hospital Building Opens Doors

What amazing thing can the PRIMA eye implant help people do?

The PRIMA eye implant can help some blind people regain parts of their vision!

Find out more: Tiny Eye Implant invented

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Why are people in South Westland worried about deer?

Wild deer numbers have grown very quickly, causing concerns for farmers and conservationists.

Find out more: South Westland Deer numbers rise

What is the wingspan of the Antonov AN-124?

The Antonov AN-124 has a wingspan of 73.3 meters, about the length of two Olympic swimming pools side by side!

Find out more: World’s Biggest Cargo Plane Lands in Auckland

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How many orbits has the Hubble Telescope completed?

The Hubble Space Telescope has completed 200,000 orbits around Earth!

Find out more: Hubble Telescope Completes 200,000 Orbits

What important goods are transported through the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for ships carrying oil and other goods!

Find out more: Trump Says He Will Soon Claim Strait of Hormuz

What speed did the SpaceX rocket part travel when it crashed into the Moon?

The SpaceX rocket part zoomed towards the Moon at about 5,400 miles per hour!

Find out more: SpaceX Rocket part crashes into the Moon

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What does the name Eid al-Fitr mean?

Eid al-Fitr means 'festival of the breaking of the fast'.

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Did you know that Raglan is hosting a big surfing event?

Raglan is hosting the first-ever combined men’s and women’s surfing event in New Zealand!

Find out more: World’s best Surfers hit Raglan

What amazing records did Alie Wessam break in basketball?

Alie Wessam broke two Guinness World Records for long-distance basketball shots!

Find out more: Basketball Star breaks Shooting Records

How much money is the Government spending to improve education?

$131 million is being spent to improve reading, writing, and maths in schools!

Find out more: $131M improvement to education announced

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!

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