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What exciting thing did Connor Esterhuizen do in the final match?
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Connor Esterhuizen scored 75 runs in just 33 balls, helping South Africa win!
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What special title did Jinny Lu win at the dog competition?
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Jinny Lu, a rescue pug, won the title of the World’s Ugliest Dog!
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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
Find out more: Kiwi Kids Quiz – 4th September 2026
What special mission is the HMNZS Canterbury on during its visit to Tokelau?
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The HMNZS Canterbury is on a mission called Operation Calypso, which helps stop illegal fishing in the Pacific.
Find out more: HMNZS Canterbury visits Tokelau for Centenary
What makes the Triceratops herd special?
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The Triceratops herd is the only one ever found together, giving scientists unique insights into their lives!
Find out more: World’s only Triceratops herd coming to NZ
What unusual symbol did the Cockroach Janta Party choose?
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The Cockroach Janta Party chose a cockroach as its symbol because it represents survival, just like many young Indians feel they need to survive tough times.
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What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?
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At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!
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How many runs did New Zealand score in their match against Ireland?
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New Zealand scored 140 runs in their thrilling match against Ireland!
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What special effects company from New Zealand won a BAFTA award?
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Wētā FX won a BAFTA for visual effects for Avatar: Fire and Ash!
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Did you know that some penguins might get vaccinated?
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In Australia, thousands of little penguins are being vaccinated against bird flu to protect them!
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How tall is the Starship rocket that SpaceX launched?
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The Starship rocket is an impressive 124 meters tall!
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Which team beat the Suns 119–84 in one of the opening games?
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What was the score of the Auckland FC game against Sydney FC?
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  • defender A player who helps protect their team from the other team scoring. Tim Payne is a defender for the All Whites.
  • influencer A person who has a lot of followers and can affect their opinions. The influencer Valen Scarsini helped Tim gain followers.
  • notifications Messages that tell you when something happens on your phone. Tim's notifications popped up like popcorn!
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