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Would you eat plastic cookies?

Scientists working on a project funded by the space agency Nasa have found a way to turn plastic and other...

Ice legends launch new team skating event

British ice dance champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have launched a brand-new figure skating event at the very rink...

Colourful Wool Art Takes Over Christchurch

Christchurch’s Cathedral Square has been turned into a giant outdoor gallery of wool art, after the city’s yarn bombing festival...

Black Ferns thrash Scotland to stay unbeaten

The Black Ferns have crushed Scotland 66-14 in Edinburgh, keeping their perfect record alive in the WXV Global Series. New...

Colourful Wool Art Takes Over Christchurch

September 23, 2026

Robots being Built to Sign for Deaf Māori

September 22, 2026

Tiny Black Robin Named Bird of the Year 2026

September 22, 2026

Record Votes Cast In Bird Of The Year

September 21, 2026

Would you eat plastic cookies?

September 23, 2026

Hubble Telescope spots a Topsy-Turvy Galaxy

September 22, 2026

New Tiny Wild Cat Discovered In Bolivia

September 21, 2026

Ice legends launch new team skating event

September 23, 2026

Black Ferns thrash Scotland to stay unbeaten

September 22, 2026

Kiwi Runner Sam Tanner smashes NZ Mile record

September 22, 2026

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What special role did Clyde the thistle mascot have during the Commonwealth Games?

Clyde the thistle mascot met thousands of visitors during the 2014 Games!

Find out more: Clyde returns for Glasgow Games

How many times do healthy adults fart on average each day?

Healthy adults fart about 32 times a day on average!

Find out more: Fart-Tracking underwear for Science

How many tries did the All Blacks score in their match against the Sharks?

The All Blacks scored a total of eight tries during the match!

Find out more: All Blacks storm 54–0 win over Sharks

How many balloons did Andre Ortolf pop in 30 seconds?

Andre Ortolf popped 60 balloons in just 30 seconds!

Find out more: Plunger Pops Balloon World Record

What colour was the robot Lightning?

The robot Lightning beat the human half-marathon world record by more than six minutes.

Find out more: Robot runs half-marathon record

How many runs did Kane Williamson score in his cricket career?

Kane Williamson scored an amazing 19,346 runs in his career!

Find out more: Williamson retires from international cricket

What famous song did Shakira perform for the 2010 World Cup?

Shakira performed the hit song 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' for the 2010 World Cup.

Find out more: Shakira returns with a World Cup Anthem

What special feature does Doyul's robot have that helps it learn?

Doyul's robot learns from its experiences, just like a child does!

Find out more: A Robot That Learns Like A Child

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What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?

The tiny bat was named Mystacina nymphe, and it weighed only 8 to 10 grams!

Find out more: Ancient Bat Found in Otago

Happiness Grows When You Practise It

July 12, 2026

Runaway Horse Leads Police Chase in the US

September 22, 2026

Family Sets World Record For Shared Birthday

September 21, 2026

Woman Wins Back World Record for Salt and Pepper

September 18, 2026

Man Folds 415 Paper Planes in One Hour

September 16, 2026

Could Poo help build Stronger Concrete?

September 15, 2026

Retired Firefighter Aims for World’s Biggest Sock Collection

September 2, 2026

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Did You Know?

How long did Sophie Woods take to complete the Via Alpina?

Sophie Woods completed the Via Alpina in 28 days, 17 hours, and 59 minutes!

Find out more: Kiwi Runner sets Alpine Record

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

What historic event happened between the Māori Queen and Prince William?

The Māori Queen met Prince William at Windsor Castle, making history!

Find out more: Māori Queen meets Prince William

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How long did Hayden Wilde take to complete the race?

Hayden Wilde completed the race in 3 hours, 50 minutes, and 51 seconds!

Find out more: Hayden Wilde Wins First World Triathlon Title

Did you know Liam Lawson is stepping in for another driver?

Liam Lawson is racing for Red Bull because Isack Hadjar got hurt!

Find out more: Liam Lawson returns to Red Bull

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

What important role did Ayatollah Khamenei have in Iran?

Ayatollah Khamenei was Iran's Supreme Leader for nearly 40 years, making key decisions.

Find out more: What is going on in Iran?

What did scientists discover about the ancient giant shark fossils?

Scientists found a new species of giant shark that lived 115 million years ago!

Find out more: Giant Shark fossils surprise scientists

Find out more: Literacy Booklet Term 2 2026

Vocabulary

marathon A long race that is 42.195 kilometers. Running a marathon takes a lot of training and endurance.

record The best performance ever in a sport or activity. She set a new record for the fastest time in the race.

supporters People who cheer for and encourage someone. The supporters cheered loudly for their favorite runners.

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