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What special feature does the new Tesla Roadster have?
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The new Tesla Roadster can briefly fly through the air using tiny rocket engines!
Find out more: Tesla Unveils Car that can Fly Short Hops
How deep can a sinkhole be?
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The sinkhole on Hackett Street is more than 1 meter deep in some places!
Find out more: Huge Sinkhole closes Auckland Street
What surprising number of bacteria types were found on mouthguards?
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Researchers found about 17 types of potentially harmful bacteria on mouthguards!
Find out more: Germs found on kids’ mouthguards
What was the highest temperature recorded in New Zealand this winter?
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The highest temperature recorded was 26°C in Christchurch's Bromley suburb!
Find out more: Third-Warmest Winter ever in NZ
What high-tech tool is New Zealand Customs using to catch smugglers?
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New Zealand Customs is using underwater drones to inspect ships for drugs!
Find out more: Customs install underwater drones to catch smugglers
What special vehicle did King Charles arrive in for the Commonwealth Games?
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King Charles arrived in a Tardis from Doctor Who to open the Commonwealth Games!
Find out more: Commonwealth Games open with royal surprise
How did the Black Sticks win their match against the USA?
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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 is special about the Bramley apple tree in England?
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The Bramley apple tree is over 200 years old and is the ancestor of all Bramley apple trees worldwide!
Find out more: Fight to save Oldest Apple Tree
What exciting event is happening in New Zealand this week?
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New Zealand is hosting the first-ever Oceania Senior Women’s Handball Championship with seven nations participating!
Find out more: New Zealand hosts first Oceania Handball Championship
What special blocks were installed at Wellington Airport for safety?
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Wellington Airport installed special energy-absorbing blocks called EMAS to keep planes safe.
Find out more: Wellington airport undergoes upgrade

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What new rule could lead to a red card at the World Cup?
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What special project is helping to create edible cookies from plastic?
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NASA is funding a project to turn plastic waste into cookies for astronauts!
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How long did it take to build Auckland's City Rail Link?
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It took nearly a decade, or about nine years, to complete the City Rail Link!
Find out more: Auckland’s City Rail Link finally opens
What makes online shopping feel like magic?
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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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What was the score of the match that led to the coach's resignation?
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The Wellington Phoenix lost 5-0 to Auckland FC, which was a tough defeat.
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What happens when Whakaari/White Island puffs out volcanic ash?
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When Whakaari/White Island releases ash, scientists raise its alert level to show how active it is!
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What special event is happening for Richie Mo'unga in 2026?
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Richie Mo'unga will play his first test match in almost three years against the British and Irish Lions!
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What amazing way do young spiders travel to new places?
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Young spiders travel by releasing silk threads into the air and using the wind to float away!
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How many hectares did the 1080 operation cover on Stewart Island / Rakiura?
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The pukunui population grew from 105 birds to 160 birds, which was the largest increase in 32 years of recovery work.
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