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Would you eat plastic cookies?

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Did You Know?

What unusual task did the digger operator do at the competition?

Steven George used his excavator to slice a pizza!

Find out more: Digger pizza-slicing competition

How tall were the waves that hit Wellington's coast?

The waves reached an incredible height of 11 meters!

Find out more: Huge waves hit Wellington Coast

What do you think firefighters use to put out big fires?

Firefighters use special trucks and tools to put out big fires, like the one at Wellington Airport!

Find out more: Wellington Airport ablaze

What new rule is Jetstar introducing for carry-on luggage?

Jetstar will charge extra for larger carry-on suitcases starting next February!

Find out more: Jetstar making overhead baggage cost more

What amazing time did Sabastian Sawe run the marathon in?

Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds!

Find out more: Sawe and Assefa make Marathon History

What special event will happen in New Zealand in 2027?

New Zealand will host its first State of Origin rugby league match in 2027!

Find out more: State of Origin match time announced

How many T-shirts did David Rush put on in one minute?

David Rush set a record by putting on 32 T-shirts in just 60 seconds!

Find out more: 32 T-Shirts put on in one minute

What funny thing did Tampa International Airport say about pyjamas?

Tampa International Airport joked about banning pyjamas but later said it was just for fun!

Find out more: Airport bans pyjamas jokingly

What special title did Jinny Lu win at the dog competition?

Jinny Lu, a rescue pug, won the title of the World’s Ugliest Dog!

Find out more: Rescue Pug wins ugliest dog contest

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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Did You Know?

Find out more: Tauranga Hospital Cat Steps Found Safe

What is special about the newly discovered site near Bulford?

The site is about 5,000 years old, making it older than Stonehenge!

Find out more: Scientists may have found earlier Stonehenge

What high-tech tool is New Zealand Customs using to catch smugglers?

New Zealand Customs is using underwater drones to inspect ships for drugs!

Find out more: Customs install underwater drones to catch smugglers

What tasty treat is at the center of New Zealand and Australia's debate?

The sausage sizzle, a sausage in bread with onions, is the tasty treat sparking debate!

Find out more: Did New Zealand invent the Sausage Sizzle?

How long were ships unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz?

Ships were unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz for 110 days before the agreement.

Find out more: Ships return to Hormuz Strait

What do firefighters do during emergencies?

Firefighters bravely climb towards danger to help others escape safely.

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What type of weather is expected in New Zealand this week?

New Zealand is expecting strong winds, heavy rain, and even snow!

Find out more: Wild Weather Warnings for Aotearoa

How old is Gertie the Chicken, the oldest living chicken?

Gertie is 15 years and 100 days old, making her the oldest living chicken in the world!

Find out more: Gertie the Chicken breaks record

What record did Sam Tanner break at the World Road Running Championships?

Sam Tanner broke the New Zealand mile record with a time of 3:56.01!

Find out more: Kiwi Runner Sam Tanner smashes NZ Mile record

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