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What unusual talent did contestants show at the seagull screeching championship?

Contestants tried to mimic the loud cry of seagulls!

Find out more: Seagull screeching championships held

What record did the Blackcaps break during the T20 World Cup?

The Blackcaps set a record for the highest opening partnership in T20 World Cup history with 175 runs!

Find out more: Blackcaps smash Record

What ancient tools did Māori navigators use to find New Zealand?

Māori navigators used stars, ocean currents, and winds to guide their waka hourua canoes across the Pacific Ocean.

Find out more: How migration has changed New Zealand

Which famous F1 champion is excited to race in Wellington?

Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel is excited to race in Wellington!

Find out more: F1 Stars Racing to Wellington in 2027

How old is Jonathan the Tortoise, the world's oldest land animal?

Jonathan the Tortoise is 194 years old and still going strong!

Find out more: Jonathan the Tortoise turns 194

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 special time of year did the rescue flight take place in Antarctica?

The rescue flight happened just before months of winter darkness in Antarctica!

Find out more: Antarctica Rescue Flight Beats Darkness

What makes pounamu the toughest stone in the world?

Pounamu is two to four times tougher than nephrite jade found elsewhere!

Find out more: Scientists uncover Pounamu’s Toughest Secrets

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

Find out more: Sydnee Andrews Makes History With Judo Gold

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What amazing weight did David Liti lift to win gold?

David Liti lifted an incredible 223kg to win the gold medal!

Find out more: David Liti Claims Weightlifting Gold

Which WNBA team drafted Charlisse Leger-Walker?

Charlisse Leger-Walker became the youngest player to play for New Zealand’s senior women’s team when she was just 16 years old.

Find out more: Leger-Walker makes Basketball History

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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You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!

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How many views did the robot dance get in three days?

The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!

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What was the highest temperature recorded in the UK during the hottest June day?

The highest temperature was 36.9°C in Wattisham, Suffolk!

Find out more: UK Records hottest June Day

How many toes does the record-breaking cat Erebus have?

Erebus Anomaly has an amazing 29 toes!

Find out more: Cat sets record with 29 toes

Why have mince pies become more expensive in New Zealand?

Mince pies cost more because beef prices have risen sharply, making ingredients pricier.

Find out more: Why do pies cost more?

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