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Butterflies hatch in Space

Scientists in China have hatched a butterfly in space for the first time. Researchers at Chongqing University confirmed that a...

Germs found on kids’ mouthguards

Many children are starting their winter sports season, and researchers have warned that their mouthguards may need more careful cleaning....

Should Pluto be a planet?

Pluto could be discussed again as a possible planet after Nasa boss Jared Isaacman said the US space agency might...

Germs found on kids’ mouthguards

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What exciting moment helped the Highlanders win the game?

Cam Millar kicked a long-range penalty goal in the last minutes to win!

Find out more: Highlanders beat Crusaders in Opener

What special event did King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrate during their visit to the US?

They celebrated 250 years of American independence during their trip!

Find out more: King Charles visits US

What clever tricks do advertisers use to catch your attention?

Advertisers use colors, music, and stories to persuade you.

Find out more: Advertising: how it persuades you

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

What is the name of the newly discovered dinosaur in the Sahara?

The new dinosaur is called Spinosaurus mirabilis, and it lived nearly 100 million years ago!

Find out more: Giant Sahara Dinosaur Found

What exciting thing did Connor Esterhuizen do in the final match?

Connor Esterhuizen scored 75 runs in just 33 balls, helping South Africa win!

Find out more: South Africa beat Black Caps in T20 series

What special achievement did Adam Hall reach at the Paralympics?

Adam Hall won a silver medal, completing his collection of every color of Paralympic medal!

Find out more: Hall snatches Silver in Paralympics

What is acid rain and how does it affect the environment?

Acid rain is rain that contains harmful chemicals, which can damage plants and water supplies. It can make water more acidic and harm crops.

Find out more: Acid Rain falls in Vanuatu

How many hectares did the 1080 operation cover on Stewart Island / Rakiura?

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 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

The team was pleased with their result. They had trained hard for weeks. They stayed calm during the final match.

Which sentence best combines these ideas?

The team was pleased with their result, and they had trained hard for weeks, and they stayed calm during the final match. The team was pleased with their result, but they had trained hard for weeks and stayed calm during the final match. The team was pleased with their result because they had trained hard for weeks and stayed calm during the final match. The team was pleased with their result. Because they had trained hard for weeks. They stayed calm during the final match.