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Commonwealth Medals To Feature Braille

The medals for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will include braille for the first time. The Games will take...

Met Gala hosted in New York

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What important lesson did Bashii the tiger teach visitors at the zoo?

Bashii helped teach visitors about the dangers facing wild tigers and how to protect them.

Find out more: Beloved Tiger Bashii Dies at Wellington Zoo

Find out more: Literacy Booklet Term 2 2026

What important agreements did New Zealand, Samoa, and Tonga sign during their meetings?

They signed agreements to tackle crime and improve education together!

Find out more: Luxon builds Pacific ties

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

What important role does Glenariffe Stream play for salmon?

Glenariffe Stream is a key spawning area for salmon, helping them lay eggs.

Find out more: Wetland Plan for Salmon

What color does the Moon turn during a total lunar eclipse?

During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon can turn a deep red color, often called a 'Blood Moon'.

Find out more: Blood Moon over Aotearoa

How old is Gertie the Chicken, the oldest living chicken?

Gertie is 15 years and 100 days old, making her the oldest living chicken in the world!

Find out more: Gertie the Chicken breaks record

What was New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history?

New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history is 183 runs!

Find out more: New Zealand Win T20 World Cup Opener

What sneaky techniques do subscription services use to keep you paying?

Subscription services often use free trials and auto-renewals to keep charging you without you noticing!

Find out more: Subscriptions: the “quiet spending” trap

What special award did Hamish Kerr win at the Halberg Awards?

Hamish Kerr won the Supreme Halberg Award, New Zealand's top sports honor!

Find out more: Kerr tops Halberg Awards

The bell rang. The students lined up for class.

Which sentence best combines these ideas?

When the bell rang, the students lined up for class. The bell rang because the students lined up for class. The bell rang, the students lined up for class. The bell rang when the students lined up for class and.

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census A survey to count people and gather information. The census helps the government understand how many people live in a country.

overcrowding When too many people live in one place. Overcrowding can make cities feel very crowded and busy.

discrimination Treating people unfairly based on certain characteristics. Discrimination can happen when people are judged by their caste.

Find the words in the article:World’s biggest census – How India Counts Everyone?

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