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Rare Skink Spotted After 50 Years Missing

A fly-fisher’s chance photograph has led to the discovery of a possible new population of one of Canterbury’s rarest lizards....

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Trump Says He Will Soon Claim Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said he planned to declare the Strait of Hormuz, a busy shipping waterway near Iran, as...

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All Blacks storm 54–0 win over Sharks

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What amazing number of new ocean species were discovered in just one year?

Scientists found 1,121 new marine species in one year!

Find out more: Over 1,000 new Ocean Species found

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 many points did Jalen Brunson score in the championship game?

Jalen Brunson scored an amazing 45 points in the championship game!

Find out more: Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years

What new way could New Zealanders show their driver’s licence?

New Zealanders might soon show their driver’s licence on their phones instead of using a plastic card!

Find out more: Digital Driver Licences introduced

What color was the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repainted?

The pool was repainted in a color called 'American flag blue'!

Find out more: Washington’s Famous Reflecting Pool left looking faded

What new rule is Jetstar introducing for carry-on luggage?

Jetstar will charge extra for larger carry-on suitcases starting next February!

Find out more: Jetstar making overhead baggage cost more

What exciting event did PSG achieve by winning the Champions League again?

PSG became only the second team to win the Champions League back-to-back!

Find out more: PSG Win Champions League Again

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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

What is special about the Bramley apple tree in England?

The Bramley apple tree is over 200 years old and is the ancestor of all Bramley apple trees worldwide!

Find out more: Fight to save Oldest Apple Tree

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What special anniversary is the UFC fight celebrating?

The UFC fight is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States!

Find out more: UFC Fight at White House sparks debate

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 city will the All Whites play their first World Cup match in?

The All Whites will play their first World Cup match in Los Angeles against Iran!

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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?

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

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What impressive achievement did Aiden Markram reach during the match?

Aiden Markram scored a quick fifty in just 19 balls, the fastest for South Africa in the tournament!

Find out more: South Africa beat Black Caps

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

Why were the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 races cancelled in April?

The races were cancelled due to safety concerns from conflicts in the Middle East.

Find out more: April Formula 1 races cancelled

How much did Michelangelo's tiny foot sketch sell for?

The tiny foot sketch sold for an amazing $27.2 million!

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What magnitude was the earthquake that hit the southern Philippines?

The earthquake was a powerful 7.8 magnitude!

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What did officials warn about the 120-year-old dam in Hawaii?

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dwarf planet A small celestial body that orbits the Sun. Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet.

orbit The path an object takes around a star or planet. Earth's orbit around the Sun takes one year.

moons Natural satellites that orbit planets. Pluto has five known moons.

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