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Top Dogs Hang Ten At World Surfing Championship

Thousands of spectators gathered at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, California, on Saturday to watch the 10th annual World Dog...

Shellfish Ban Extended In Hauraki Gulf

A ban on collecting certain shellfish in parts of the Hauraki Gulf has been extended for another two years, to...

New Spider-Man film smashes Box Office records

The new superhero film Spider-Man: Brand New Day had the second-biggest opening weekend in cinema history, earning around NZ$1.6 billion...

SpaceX Rocket part crashes into the Moon

A leftover part of a SpaceX rocket crashed into the moon on Wednesday 5 August, travelling at roughly 5,400 miles...

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Shellfish Ban Extended In Hauraki Gulf

August 5, 2026

New Spider-Man film smashes Box Office records

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Jetstar making overhead baggage cost more

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Auckland Bakery wins New Zealand’s best pie

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Commonwealth Games 2026

New Zealand Finish Glasgow Games With 36 Medals

August 3, 2026

Glascow Games End With Closing Ceremony

August 3, 2026

Sydnee Andrews Makes History With Judo Gold

August 3, 2026

Silver Ferns Win First Gold In 16 Years

August 3, 2026

New Zealand Pair Win Cycling Gold

August 2, 2026

Moorby Wins Silver in Javelin

August 2, 2026

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What does the fees-free tertiary education scheme help students with?

The fees-free scheme helps students by paying their tuition fees for the final year of study.

Find out more: Government ends final year fees-free

What song did Bulgaria's Dara perform to win Eurovision?

Dara won Eurovision with her catchy pop song called Bangaranga!

Find out more: Bulgaria wins Eurovision

Which famous footballers are being celebrated in the new Lego sets?

Lego is celebrating Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo with new sets!

Find out more: Lego expanding into Football

What did New Zealand Rugby do for Moana Pasifika players?

New Zealand Rugby is paying the wages of Moana Pasifika players after the team faced financial troubles.

Find out more: NZ Rugby pays Moana Pasifika Players

What kind of weather is expected on New Zealand's east coast?

Heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas are expected!

Find out more: Dangerous weather for East Coast

What is a fun way to learn about news stories?

You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!

Find out more: Kiwi Kids Quiz – 15th May 2026

What unique method does the ballista spider use to catch ants?

The ballista spider uses a spring-loaded trap to launch ants into the air!

Find out more: Spider sets Spring-Loaded Trap

How did Tim Payne become an internet superstar?

Tim Payne became an internet superstar when an influencer highlighted him as the 'least-known' player, leading to a huge jump in his Instagram followers!

Find out more: All White Tim Payne becomes online star

How much did Michelangelo's tiny foot sketch sell for?

The tiny foot sketch sold for an amazing $27.2 million!

Find out more: Foot Sketch sells for Millions

Where might electronic plant tattoos be useful?

Scientists invented tiny electronic tattoos for plants to help tell when they are thirsty.

Find out more: Plant tattoos tell scientists thirst levels

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What special anniversary does this year mark for Anzac Day?

This year marks 110 years since New Zealand troops arrived on the Western Front in WWI!

Find out more: NZDF marks Anzac Day around New Zealand

How much money is the Government spending to improve education?

$131 million is being spent to improve reading, writing, and maths in schools!

Find out more: $131M improvement to education announced

Who was chosen as the new head coach of the All Blacks?

Dave Rennie has been named the new head coach of the All Blacks!

Find out more: Rennie named All Blacks Coach

Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?

Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mt Everest in 1953!

Find out more: Best Kiwi ‘Firsts’

What is Koru Circle designed to let top members do?

Air New Zealand is adding a new top tier called Koru Black for its most frequent travellers.

Find out more: Airpoints renamed to Koru

How many different Pokémon can players discover today?

There are now more than 1,000 different Pokémon for players to discover!

Find out more: Pokémon celebrates 30 Years

How much money is the New Zealand Government investing in cycle trail repairs?

The New Zealand Government is investing over $800,000 to repair cycle trails!

Find out more: Cycle Trails get repair Funding

Why are airfares rising in New Zealand right now?

Airfares are rising because jet fuel prices have gone up due to the war in the Middle East.

Find out more: Airfares rise amid Fuel Costs

What special aircraft is helping with the evacuation plans?

The New Zealand Air Force is using a Hercules aircraft for possible evacuations.

Find out more: Hercules prepares for Middle East Evacuation

How far did the Qantas plane fly in its record-breaking journey?

The Qantas plane flew an amazing 23,075 kilometers non-stop!

Find out more: Qantas plane flies for 24 Hours Straight

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