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Hayden Wilde wins thrilling Dubai Triathlon

Kiwi triathlete Hayden Wilde has won the Dubai T100 triathlon, finishing ahead of a fellow New Zealander in an action-packed...

Australia beats both Kiwi teams in RLWC finals

Australia has beaten New Zealand in both Rugby League World Cup finals, with the Jillaroos and the Kangaroos winning at...

Wales beats All Blacks after 73 years

Wales has pulled off one of rugby’s biggest shocks, beating the All Blacks 35-28 in Cardiff to end a 73-year...

Computer Trouble Grounds Flights across the US

Thousands of flights were cancelled across the United States on Friday, after a huge computer and communication problem forced air...

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Wales beats All Blacks after 73 years

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What did scientists discover beneath Auckland?

Scientists found dozens of new faultlines under Auckland that they will study further.

Find out more: New Faultlines found under Auckland

How long has Beverly Hannett-Price been teaching?

Beverly Hannett-Price has been teaching for an amazing 67 years!

Find out more: Teacher spends 67 Years of Teaching

Why do horses yawn when they see each other yawn?

Horses yawn to build social bonds with each other, just like humans!

Find out more: Why Horses Yawn

What surprising comeback did Moana Pasifika make in their final match?

Moana Pasifika came back from 14-0 down to win 21-19!

Find out more: Moana Pasifika beat Brumbies in final match

What special event happened with the Crusaders' horses recently?

The Crusaders' horses returned to the sidelines after being retired!

Find out more: Crusaders horses return

What is a fun way to learn about news stories?

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

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What did NASA's spacecraft do to the asteroid Dimorphos?

NASA's spacecraft changed the path of the asteroid Dimorphos by crashing into it!

Find out more: Spacecraft pushes Asteroid off course

What ingredients are mixed with the horse meat before the pie is baked?

Pakuranga Bakery sold more than 100 lo'i hossi pies in one day.

Find out more: Horse Pies return to Bakery

How long has Rakiura been without a full-time doctor?

Rakiura hasn't had a full-time doctor for over 10 years!

Find out more: No Doctors on Rakiura

What is the most expensive book ever sold in Norway?

The most expensive book ever sold in Norway is a rare Viking book donated by footballer Erling Haaland, costing about £100,000!

Find out more: Haaland Gives Book to Town

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How many planets have scientists found that could support alien life?

Scientists have discovered 45 planets that might be good for alien life!

Find out more: 45 planets that could support aliens

How long did it take to build Auckland's City Rail Link?

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 special week celebrates the Māori language in New Zealand?

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, or Māori Language Week, celebrates the Māori language each year!

Find out more: Māori Language Week Draws to a Close

How much untreated sewage was spilled into the sea each day?

About 70 million litres of untreated sewage were spilled into the sea every day!

Find out more: Sewage spill in Wellington

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What special award did Wētā FX win for their work?

Wētā FX won an Emmy Award for their amazing visual effects in Stranger Things!

Find out more: Wellington’s Wētā FX wins Emmy award

What is a fun way to learn about news stories?

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

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Did you know that New Zealand has its first rubber road made from recycled tyres?

The rubber road in Glentunnel used about 1,797 recycled tyres!

Find out more: New Zealand’s first rubber road

If you could rename one place in New Zealand based on what it looks like, what would you call it?

Aotearoa even has an official board just for place names, and in 2024 it celebrated 100 years of official place naming. That means people have been carefully recording, checking, and protecting place names for a whole century.

Find out more: How Aotearoa got its Place Names

How far did Tori Moorby throw the javelin to win silver?

Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!

Find out more: Moorby Wins Silver in Javelin

Vocabulary

championship A competition to find the best team or player. Winning the championship made the team very happy!

partnership When two players work together in a game. The two batters formed a strong partnership to score runs.

outstanding Very impressive or excellent. The player made an outstanding catch during the game.

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