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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...

Shellfish Ban Extended In Hauraki Gulf

August 5, 2026

New Spider-Man film smashes Box Office records

August 5, 2026

Jetstar making overhead baggage cost more

August 5, 2026

Auckland Bakery wins New Zealand’s best pie

August 5, 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

El Capitan: The first man to climb the dawn wall

August 5, 2026

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July 31, 2026

SpaceX Rocket part crashes into the Moon

August 5, 2026

Winning Lottery Ticket saved from the Rubbish

August 5, 2026

Low River levels cause Energy Fears in Europe

August 4, 2026

Football World Cup future faces big fight

August 4, 2026

Fleming takes England Cricket Role

August 4, 2026

New Zealand Finish Glasgow Games With 36 Medals

August 3, 2026

Did You Know?

What was the score of the Auckland FC game against Sydney FC?

Auckland FC won the game 1-0 with a goal from Sam Cosgrove!

Find out more: Auckland FC back on top with win

What big decision did British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce?

Keir Starmer announced he will step down as Prime Minister!

Find out more: Starmer to step down as British PM

What can happen if a dog eats toxic algae?

Eating even a small piece of toxic algae can be very dangerous for dogs and might even kill them!

Find out more: Toxic algae warnings in rivers

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 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

If you could rename one place in New Zealand based on what it looks like, what would you call it?

Aotearoa even has an official board just for place names, and in 2024 it celebrated 100 years of official place naming. That means people have been carefully recording, checking, and protecting place names for a whole century.

Find out more: How Aotearoa got its Place Names

How fast did the New Zealand rowers finish their race?

The New Zealand rowers finished their race in 6 minutes and 26.86 seconds!

Find out more: New Zealand Rowers win two Medals

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 is the Government's plan for local streaming apps in New Zealand?

The Government wants local streaming apps to be easy to find on smart TVs in New Zealand.

Find out more: NZ Apps may get Prime TV spot

Did you know the Wellington Phoenix scored three goals in their last match?

Yes! They scored three goals to win 3-1 against Sydney FC.

Find out more: Phoenix Close to Finals

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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

Find out more: Sydnee Andrews Makes History With Judo Gold

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

What does the name Eid al-Fitr mean?

Eid al-Fitr means 'festival of the breaking of the fast'.

Find out more: What Eid al-Fitr means

What did scientists discover beneath Auckland?

Scientists found dozens of new faultlines under Auckland that they will study further.

Find out more: New Faultlines found under Auckland

Find out more: Dame Jacinda Ardern Receives Oxford Honorary Degree

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 special ceremony marks the beginning of Waitangi Day celebrations?

A special dawn service is held at Te Whare Rūnanga to start Waitangi Day.

Find out more: Waitangi Day celebrated across Aotearoa

What amazing trick did Ben Richards perform during his final run?

Ben Richards wowed everyone by doing a perfect 360 spin while skiing!

Find out more: Richards wins Ski World Title

What is the new blend of mince called that combines beef and pork?

The new blend of mince is called 'bork'!

Find out more: Rising mince prices spark new ‘Bork’ Blend

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streaming Watching videos or shows over the internet. I love streaming my favorite cartoons online.

broadcast Sending out TV or radio signals to many people. The show will broadcast live at 7 PM.

content The shows, videos, or information available to watch or read. I enjoy watching content about animals and nature.

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