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New Photos Show Sun’s Surface Up Close

Scientists released the clearest pictures ever taken of the Sun’s surface this week, using the world’s largest solar telescope. The...

No Crocs Allowed, Court Tells Minister

A court in Israel paused a strange plan this week to dig a moat filled with crocodiles around a desert...

Nine new school subjects for New Zealand students

The Government has announced nine new secondary school subjects on Thursday, designed to help students learn skills for future careers....

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...

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New Photos Show Sun’s Surface Up Close

August 6, 2026

Nine new school subjects for New Zealand students

August 6, 2026

Shellfish Ban Extended In Hauraki Gulf

August 5, 2026

New Spider-Man film smashes Box Office records

August 5, 2026

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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No Crocs Allowed, Court Tells Minister

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How many KitKat bars were stolen in the heist?

A whopping 413,793 KitKat bars were stolen from a lorry!

Find out more: 12 Tonnes of KitKat Stolen

What new tool is helping track student progress in New Zealand schools?

The SMART progress monitoring tool helps schools track how students are doing in reading, writing, and maths.

Find out more: New Smart tool to track student progress

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

How many hectares did the 1080 operation cover on Stewart Island / Rakiura?

The pukunui population grew from 105 birds to 160 birds, which was the largest increase in 32 years of recovery work.

Find out more: Pukunui numbers rise on Rakiura

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

How many New Zealanders were recognized in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list?

One hundred and seventy-eight New Zealanders were honored for their service!

Find out more: Kiwis Honoured by King

What medal did Luca Harrington win at the Winter Olympics?

Luca Harrington won a bronze medal in men's slopestyle skiing!

Find out more: Luca Harrington wins Bronze

Did you know who the new coach of England's Test cricket team is?

Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, is the new coach!

Find out more: Fleming takes England Cricket Role

What are the Van Allen belts and why are they important?

The Van Allen belts are huge rings of radiation that protect Earth from harmful solar wind and cosmic radiation.

Find out more: Nasa Probe falls to Earth

How fast did the Lawn Queen mow the grass?

Hali Rieman mowed a football field-sized area in just 14 minutes and 51 seconds!

Find out more: Could your Groundsman beat the Lawn Queen’s Record?

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What is the new T20 competition that New Zealand Cricket is planning?

New Zealand Cricket is planning the NZ20 franchise league to replace the Super Smash.

Find out more: NZ20 Franchise league chosen

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 time are the daily chimp talks at Wellington Zoo?

Akida is a little jealous because he is no longer the youngest chimp in the troop.

Find out more: Chimp born at Wellington Zoo

How deep can a sinkhole be?

The sinkhole on Hackett Street is more than 1 meter deep in some places!

Find out more: Huge Sinkhole closes Auckland Street

What is special about the Artemis II mission?

The Artemis II mission will be the first time humans travel to the Moon in over 50 years!

Find out more: Artemis II Moon Mission delayed to March

What did scientists discover about the ancient giant shark fossils?

Scientists found a new species of giant shark that lived 115 million years ago!

Find out more: Giant Shark fossils surprise scientists

What toy helped the baby monkey Punch feel safe?

Punch the monkey was given a soft orangutan toy named Djungelskog to comfort him after being abandoned.

Find out more: Monkey named ‘Punch’ goes viral

Find out more: New Cook Strait Ferries Named After Explorers

What special feature was designed for athletes at the Winter Paralympics?

A special front row for wheelchair users was created so everyone could enjoy the event together!

Find out more: Winter Paralympics open in Verona

Did you know how many tries Fehi Fineanganofo scored this season?

Fehi Fineanganofo scored 17 tries this season, setting a record!

Find out more: New All Blacks squad announced

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blend A mix of different things. The smoothie was a blend of fruits and yogurt.

budget-friendly Affordable and good for saving money. Buying in bulk can be budget-friendly.

protein A nutrient that helps build muscles. Chicken and beans are good sources of protein.

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