King visits US

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the United States during a four-day royal trip to mark 250 years of...

Read more >

Cycle Trails get repair Funding

The New Zealand Government is investing more than $800,000 to repair parts of the New Zealand Cycle Trail network after...

Read more >

Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster

Ukraine is marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, which happened near Kyiv on 26 April 1986. The...

Read more >

Spider Silk covers North Island Towns

Spider webs have covered parts of the North Island in recent days, leaving homes, fences, trees and parks draped in...

Read more >

National Read more

1

Cycle Trails get repair Funding

April 30, 2026
1

Spider Silk covers North Island Towns

April 29, 2026
1

Te Kaha opens with Super Round

April 27, 2026

Premium Content

Premium
2

How our schools have changed overtime

April 29, 2026
2

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 24 April 2026

April 23, 2026
2

Literacy Booklet Term 2 2026

April 18, 2026

World Read more

1

King visits US

April 30, 2026
1

Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster

April 30, 2026
1

Dinner Event stopped after Security Scare

April 27, 2026

Learn & Explore

Start a Quiz

Watch a Video

Te Reo Articles

Sport Read more

1

Bangladesh beat Black Caps in opener

April 29, 2026
1

Sawe and Assefa make Marathon History

April 27, 2026
1

Te Kaha opens with Super Round

April 27, 2026

Teacher Downloads

Popular this week

Premium
2

How Aotearoa got its Place Names

April 21, 2026
2

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 24 April 2026

April 23, 2026
Premium
2

3D printed chocolate bar made

March 19, 2026
Premium
2

How our schools have changed overtime

April 29, 2026

Odd Stuff Read more

1

World’s Thinnest Handmade Noodle

February 17, 2025
1

Octopus plays Piano for treats

December 15, 2025
1

Cat breaks Record with Long Tail

April 1, 2025
1

Museum opens 100-Year-Old Time Capsule

October 24, 2024

THIS or THAT

Which one is your favourite? Cast your vote - then check the results.

Favourite Fruit

Did You Know?

What major awards did New Zealand creatives win at the 2026 Oscars?
Answer
New Zealand creatives won Best Costume Design and Best Visual Effects at the 2026 Oscars!
Find out more: Kiwi’s shine at Oscars
What is the name of Team New Zealand's new racing yacht?
Answer
The new racing yacht is called Taihoro, and it's been upgraded for the next America’s Cup!
Find out more: Team NZ unveils new Boat
What should residents in Christchurch do with their tap water?
Answer
Residents in Christchurch need to boil their tap water before using it for drinking and cooking because of bacteria found in the water supply.
Find out more: Christchurch urged to Boil Water
What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?
Answer
The tiny bat was named Mystacina nymphe, and it weighed only 8 to 10 grams!
Find out more: Ancient Bat Found in Otago
Answer
Find out more: Kiwi Kids Quiz – 5th February 2026
Answer
Find out more: Literacy Booklet Term 2 2026
How many hectares did the 1080 operation cover on Stewart Island / Rakiura?
Answer
The pukunui population grew from 105 birds to 160 birds, which was the largest increase in 32 years of recovery work.
Find out more: Pukunui numbers rise on Rakiura
What special moment did LeBron and Bronny achieve in the NBA?
Answer
LeBron James made history by assisting his son Bronny in a game, marking the first father-son assist in NBA history!
Find out more: LeBron Sets NBA First
What was the score of the final match between the Black Ferns and Australia?
Answer
The Black Ferns won the match with a score of 22-21!
Find out more: Black Ferns win sevens series
How old is the oldest competitive pool player in the world?
Answer
Maggie Kennedy is 98 years old and still plays pool competitively!
Find out more: Oldest Competitive Pool Player

Vocabulary

  • acid A substance that can make things sour or harmful. Lemon juice is acidic and tastes sour.
  • eruption When a volcano explodes and releases ash and lava. The eruption of the volcano sent ash into the sky.
  • disaster A sudden event that causes great damage or trouble. A hurricane can be a disaster for a town.
    • Find the words in the article:Acid Rain falls in Vanuatu

    World