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Spain win World Cup Final

Spain became World Cup champions after beating Argentina 1–0 in a tense final at MetLife Stadium. The match was played...

Fox wins Open with final birdie

Ryan Fox of New Zealand won the British Open after making a brilliant birdie on the final hole at Royal...

Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham will become the United Kingdom’s new prime minister on Tuesday after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace....

Bird Flu confirmed in New Zealand for first time

New Zealand recorded its first ever case of H5 bird flu after an infected seabird was found on Wellington’s Petone...

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Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister

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What kinds of products can you find at Fieldays?

At Fieldays, you can find cool products like drones, solar panels, and even steak knives!

Find out more: Fieldays opens at Mystery Creek

What special features do LEGO's Smart Bricks have?

LEGO's Smart Bricks can light up, make sounds, and react to movement!

Find out more: LEGO’s Smart Bricks arrive

How many runs did Tawhid Hridoy score to help Bangladesh win?

Tawhid Hridoy scored an amazing 51 runs to lead Bangladesh to victory!

Find out more: Bangladesh beat Black Caps in opener

What impressive achievement did Aiden Markram reach during the match?

Aiden Markram scored a quick fifty in just 19 balls, the fastest for South Africa in the tournament!

Find out more: South Africa beat Black Caps

What important shipping route could reopen if the peace agreement is signed?

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world!

Find out more: US and Iran Close to ending their war

How many Olympic medals has Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won?

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won five Olympic medals, the most for any snowboarder!

Find out more: Zoi wins Olympic Silver

What color warning was given for heavy rain in Auckland?

Auckland was given an orange heavy rain warning, which means people should be careful and prepared for bad weather!

Find out more: Storm Warnings Across North Island

What special phrase inspired the celebration of Star Wars Day?

Star Wars Day is celebrated on May 4th because it sounds like 'May the Force be with you!'

Find out more: Star Wars Fans Celebrate May Fourth

What do you think makes tap water taste good?

Manawatū's tap water was named the best in New Zealand for its great taste!

Find out more: Manawatū wins NZ’s best Tap Water title

What did officials warn about the 120-year-old dam in Hawaii?

Officials warned that the old dam could be in danger of failing due to heavy flooding.

Find out more: Hawaii Floods Force Evacuations

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What exciting city is hosting the NRL season opener this Sunday?

The NRL season opener is happening in Las Vegas!

Find out more: NRL Season opener this Sunday

What is one fun way to help you save money?

You can use the 24-hour rule to think before buying something!

Find out more: How to Save: Tricks that actually work

What important agreement was signed on February 6, 1840?

Te Tiriti o Waitangi, or the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed by many Māori chiefs and the British Crown.

Find out more: A short guide to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Who scored the try that gave the Black Ferns the lead?

The match was delayed for three hours because of lightning.

Find out more: Black Ferns fight back in Kansas

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What unusual behavior is a parakeet displaying in Scotland?

The parakeet has been pecking at cars, causing damage!

Find out more: Parakeet damages cars in Scotland

How much did the kākāko population increase since 2022?

The kākāko population increased by 61 percent since 2022!

Find out more: Kōkako numbers soar after baby boom

How many Rubik's cubes did Ishaan solve during his skydive?

Ishaan solved two Rubik's cubes while skydiving from 13,000 feet!

Find out more: Skydiver solves 2 rubik’s cubes in the air

How long was Cookie Bear the face of Griffins biscuits?

Cookie Bear was the face of Griffins biscuits for over 57 years!

Find out more: Cookie Bear comes back

What happens when a cricket match is washed out?

When a cricket match is washed out, it means heavy rain stops the game before it can start, and both teams get one point each!

Find out more: Blackcaps game Washed Out

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quiz A game or test to see what you know. We took a quiz in class about animals.

news Information about what is happening in the world. I read the news to learn about local events.

together With other people, not alone. We worked together to finish the project.

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