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Huge wildfires hit Spain and France

More than 80,000 people have been forced to leave their homes as huge wildfires spread across parts of France and...

Huge Sinkhole closes Auckland Street

A large sinkhole has opened on Hackett Street in the central Auckland suburb of St Mary’s Bay, forcing the road...

Whales use Bubbles for better Sleep

Scientists have discovered that sperm whales use bubbles to help them sleep while floating upright in the ocean. The discovery...

Pogacar matches Tour de France Record

Tadej Pogacar has won his fifth Tour de France title, matching the record for the most victories in the famous...

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Commonwealth Games 2026

Fairweather secures third medal

July 27, 2026

Swimmers win two bronze medals

July 26, 2026

Kiwi Swimmers Win New Zealand’s First Games Medals

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July 24, 2026

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T. Rex skeleton sells for record $85 Million

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What unusual discovery was made on the beach in South Wales?

More than 400 Victorian shoes washed up on a beach in South Wales!

Find out more: Victorian Shoes was ashore

How many goals did Belgium score in their match against New Zealand?

Belgium scored a total of 5 goals in the match against New Zealand.

Find out more: All Whites knocked out after Belgium defeat

What did the goldfish Blub drive to set a world record?

Blub drove a tiny car built by his owner, Thomas de Wolf, which responded to his movements in a water tank!

Find out more: Goldfish drives a car

Did you know how many tries Fehi Fineanganofo scored this season?

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

Find out more: New All Blacks squad announced

How old is Fancy, the oldest living horse?

Fancy is 37 years and 329 days old!

Find out more: Oldest Living Horse named

What clever tricks do advertisers use to catch your attention?

Advertisers use colors, music, and stories to persuade you.

Find out more: Advertising: how it persuades you

How many runs did England need to win the match?

England needed 160 runs to win the match against New Zealand.

Find out more: England beat Black Caps

Find out more: Kiwi Kids Quiz – 20th March 2026

What record did the Project Hail Mary trailer break?

The trailer for Project Hail Mary set a record for the Highest Altitude IMAX Film Trailer, shown at 101,896 feet above Earth!

Find out more: Hail Mary trailer stunt breaks records

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 – 15th May 2026

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How old is Fancy, the oldest living horse?

Fancy is 37 years and 329 days old!

Find out more: Oldest Living Horse named

What unexpected creature do the Minions summon for their movie?

The Minions accidentally summon Goomi, a cute green creature instead of a scary monster!

Find out more: New minion movie: Minions & Monsters

Which part of Wellington helped keep the heavy rain falling over the same places?

Wellington got more than 70mm of rain in just one hour during the storm.

Find out more: Wellington hit by flooding

What could the proposed law in New Zealand change about welfare decisions?

The proposed law could allow automated systems to help make decisions about people's benefits.

Find out more: Proposed law could use AI

How many NFL games did Brian Fowler watch in one season?

Brian Fowler watched an amazing 56 NFL games in one season!

Find out more: Superfan watches 56 NFL Games

What animal is missing from a Texas ranch?

A giraffe named Gracie has been missing for nearly two weeks!

Find out more: Missing Giraffe sparks Texas search

Find out more: Minimum Wage increase

What was the score of the match that led to the coach's resignation?

The Wellington Phoenix lost 5-0 to Auckland FC, which was a tough defeat.

Find out more: Wellington Phoenix coach resigns

What clever tricks do advertisers use to catch your attention?

Advertisers use colors, music, and stories to persuade you.

Find out more: Advertising: how it persuades you

How much money is the New Zealand Government investing in cycle trail repairs?

The New Zealand Government is investing over $800,000 to repair cycle trails!

Find out more: Cycle Trails get repair Funding

Vocabulary

motorists People who drive vehicles. Motorists filled their tanks before the prices increased.

demand The need or desire for something. The demand for petrol increased when prices rose.

restock To fill up supplies again. The store needs to restock petrol containers quickly.

Find the words in the article:Petrol price rise – Kiwis react

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