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What special feature will the 2026 Commonwealth Games medals have?
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The medals will include braille for the first time!
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Commonwealth Medals To Feature Braille
What types of shellfish are banned from collection in the Hauraki Gulf?
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The ban includes mussels, pāua, and packhorse rock lobster near Waiheke Island!
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Shellfish Ban Extended In Hauraki Gulf
What major problem could affect future Football World Cups?
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Countries disagree with FIFA's plan to sell part of the tournaments to investors.
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Football World Cup future faces big fight
What is the main reason the UN wants to change the world map?
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The UN wants to show countries closer to their true size, especially Africa and regions near the equator.
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UN votes to change World Map
What exciting event is happening for young flag football players in New Zealand?
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The NFL is funding youth flag football events, including national championships!
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NFL Backs NZ Flag Football
What is a common Kiwi habit that might surprise visitors?
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Many Kiwis love to walk around without shoes, even in shops!
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Classic Kiwi Culture
What record did the Project Hail Mary trailer break?
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The trailer for Project Hail Mary set a record for the Highest Altitude IMAX Film Trailer, shown at 101,896 feet above Earth!
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Hail Mary trailer stunt breaks records
How many sweaters did Skyler wear to break the record?
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Skyler wore 50 sweaters at once to set a new world record!
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Boy wears 50 Sweaters at once
What can penguin poo tell scientists about climate change?
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Penguin poo can show what they eat and how climate change affects them!
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Penguin Poo reveals climate clues
What special color did the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest turn the city?
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The festival turned Vilnius bright pink as people celebrated cold beet soup!
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Pink Soup Festival colours Vilnius
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What special technology will be used in Australia's new traffic lights?
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What record did Spider-Man: Brand New Day break at the box office?
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day had the second-biggest opening weekend ever, earning about NZ$1.6 billion!
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New Spider-Man film smashes Box Office records
What new way could New Zealanders show their driver’s licence?
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What unusual discovery was made on the beach in South Wales?
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What is the special name for clouds that look rainbow-colored?
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The special name for these colorful clouds is cloud iridescence!
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