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Giant South African Train May Set World Record

A freight train in South Africa may have broken a world record after pulling 696 wagons in one go on...

Albanian Woman, 117, May Be World’s Oldest

A 117-year-old woman from a small village in Albania may be the oldest woman in the world. Qamile Marra was...

All Blacks Captain Ardie Savea joins Blues

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has signed with the Auckland Blues for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific season, in a...

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What mistake was made on the Sydney Marathon medal?

The Sydney Marathon medal accidentally shows a stadium from Germany instead of Sydney!

Find out more: Marathon Medal Shows Wrong Stadium by Mistake

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What are the names of the new qualifications replacing NCEA?

The new qualifications are called the New Zealand Certificate of Education (NZCE) and the New Zealand Advanced Certificate of Education (NZACE).

Find out more: NCEA replacement announced

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What time does the Kiwis' match start in Sydney?

The Kiwis' match starts at 8:05 PM Sydney time!

Find out more: Kiwis kick off Rugby League World Cup today

How many lava fountaining episodes has Kilauea had since December 2024?

Kilauea has had 48 lava fountaining episodes since December 2024!

Find out more: Kilauea sets Lava Fountain record

What special feature does the new Tesla Roadster have?

The new Tesla Roadster can briefly fly through the air using tiny rocket engines!

Find out more: Tesla Unveils Car that can Fly Short Hops

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

What did Tommy Caldwell learn from climbing the Dawn Wall?

Tommy learned that success means continuing through challenges and adapting.

Find out more: El Capitan: The first man to climb the dawn wall. Part Two

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What ancient animal's remains were found in the Danube River?

Experts found the remains of an ancient mammoth along the Danube River!

Find out more: Ancient Treasures found in Dry Rivers

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

What surprising thing happens to clouds on WASP-94A b every evening?

The clouds made of rock dissolve every evening due to the heat!

Find out more: Webb Telescope Finds a new Planet

How long has Rakiura been without a full-time doctor?

Rakiura hasn't had a full-time doctor for over 10 years!

Find out more: No Doctors on Rakiura

What exciting new details are we hoping to learn in the KPop Demon Hunters sequel?

We might learn more about Zoey and Mira's backstory!

Find out more: KPop Demon Hunters sequel confirmed

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How tall is the Starship rocket that SpaceX launched?

The Starship rocket is an impressive 124 meters tall!

Find out more: Starship test sends new satellites into space

What is the Danube River's record low water level in Budapest?

In Budapest, the Danube River dropped to just 10 centimeters, breaking its previous record low of 33 centimeters from 2018!

Find out more: Low River levels cause Energy Fears in Europe

What special competition did Backpack the bear win?

Backpack won Fat Bear Week, an online contest celebrating the biggest bears!

Find out more: Chubby Bear Backpack wins Fat Bear Week

How many emergency calls did St John receive on its busiest day?

St John received a record 2,562 emergency calls in one day!

Find out more: St John faces record demand

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bacteria Tiny living things that can sometimes make people sick. Washing hands helps keep bacteria away.

supply The amount of something available for use. The water supply needs to be safe for everyone.

alert A warning about something important or dangerous. The city sent an alert about the water issue.

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