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NZ and Australia plan No-Passport Travel Trial

New Zealand and Australia are working on a trial that would let some travellers cross the Tasman without showing their...

Library Book Returned 43 Years Late

A library in Canada has finally had one of its most overdue books returned, more than four decades after it...

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Pope Leo Leaves Hospital After Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo XIV has left hospital and returned to the Vatican, just four days after having surgery for lung cancer....

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What is the Dawn Wall known for?

The Dawn Wall is considered one of the hardest climbs on Earth because it has very few places to hold on.

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

What will new citizens in New Zealand have to do to prove their knowledge?

New Zealand will soon require new citizens to pass a test about the country’s life and government.

Find out more: New Zealand to introduce Citizenship Test

What major event was happening when the security scare occurred?

The security scare happened during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

Find out more: Dinner Event stopped after Security Scare

What was special about Claudia Bunge's goal in the match?

Claudia Bunge scored her second international goal during the game!

Find out more: Football Ferns lose to Haiti

Find out more: Sick Bugs Keep Thousands of Kiwi Kids Home From School

How long was Cookie Bear the face of Griffins biscuits?

Cookie Bear was the face of Griffins biscuits for over 57 years!

Find out more: Cookie Bear comes back

How old was the Major Oak tree when it died?

The Major Oak tree was about 1,200 years old when it died!

Find out more: Ancient Robin Hood oak dies

What unusual reason caused schools to close in Japan?

A bear was roaming the streets, which made schools close for safety!

Find out more: Bear causes School Closures in Japan

Which famous footballers are being celebrated in the new Lego sets?

Lego is celebrating Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo with new sets!

Find out more: Lego expanding into Football

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How many sea lion pups were born last season in Dunedin?

Last season, 38 sea lion pups were born along the Otago coast!

Find out more: Dunedin Sea Lions make a comeback

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

What is the special net called that the crew uses to collect ocean samples?

The crew uses a special net called a mantra trawl to collect samples from the ocean surface.

Find out more: Women Sail to Study Ocean Plastic

How long has the Seddon Memorial Town Clock been watching over Rotorua?

The Seddon Memorial Town Clock has been in Rotorua for over 100 years!

Find out more: Rotorua’s Historic Clock ticks again

What is a fun way to learn about news stories?

You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!

Find out more: Kiwi Kids Quiz – 4th September 2026

How far did David Rush catch the tennis ball behind his back?

David Rush caught a tennis ball from an amazing distance of 60.6 meters!

Find out more: Rush catches tennis ball behind back

How big is the giant sinkhole in Indonesia?

The sinkhole is about three hectares, which is the size of four football pitches!

Find out more: Giant Sinkhole appears in Indonesia

What special feature will the Chang'e-7 spacecraft have for exploring the Moon?

The Chang'e-7 will have a robotic 'chopper' that can jump and drill for ice!

Find out more: China Delays Mission to Hunt for Moon Water

What ancient insect was named after a famous race car driver?

A newly discovered ancient wasp species was named Gwesped Piastrii after Oscar Piastri!

Find out more: Ancient Wasp named after Piastri

What amazing score did Ronnie O'Sullivan achieve in snooker history?

Ronnie O'Sullivan scored a record-breaking 153 in snooker!

Find out more: O’Sullivan Makes Snooker History

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collided to hit something with force The two cars collided at the intersection.

surgery a medical operation to fix something in the body She had surgery to fix her broken arm.

strategist a person who plans how to win or succeed The strategist helped the team come up with a winning plan.

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