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Huge New Crater Spotted on the Moon

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What happened when a dog joined the Olympic ski race?

A dog ran onto the ski course and sprinted alongside the athletes, making everyone laugh!

Find out more: Dog joins Olympic Ski Race

How many points did Sam Mennenga grab in rebounds during the game?

Sam Mennenga grabbed an impressive 14 rebounds during the game!

Find out more: Tall Blacks beat Philippines

How many times has Rory McIlroy won the Masters in a row?

Rory McIlroy has won the Masters tournament back-to-back, making it two years in a row!

Find out more: Rory Wins Green Jacket Again

Find out more: Football Teams Put Sportsmanship First

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

What amazing thing did the robot Ace do?

The robot Ace beat professional table tennis players at their own game!

Find out more: Robot beats professional Table Tennis players

What special flag did Bosco the Surfing Dog fly while surfing?

Bosco flew the He Whakaputanga flag while riding his surfboard!

Find out more: Bosco the Surfing Dog wows at Waitangi

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 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!

Find out more: All Whites, World Cup Draw

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What did the town see in the sky when the streetlights went out?

The town saw more stars than anyone could remember, including the Milky Way!

Find out more: The Night the Streetlights all turned into Stars

What unique activity do people do at the Bloco da Lama celebration?

At Bloco da Lama, people cover themselves in mud and have fun!

Find out more: Brazil’s muddy carnival party

What happens to recycling bins if people keep putting the wrong things in them?

In Auckland and Christchurch, recycling bins can be taken away after three strikes for contamination!

Find out more: Recycling Rules catch out Kiwis

What special blocks were installed at Wellington Airport for safety?

Wellington Airport installed special energy-absorbing blocks called EMAS to keep planes safe.

Find out more: Wellington airport undergoes upgrade

What did scientists originally think the Pohlsepia mazonensis fossil was?

Scientists thought it was the world's oldest octopus, but it's actually a relative of the nautilus!

Find out more: World’s Oldest Octopus Fossil Rechecked

What special time of year did the rescue flight take place in Antarctica?

The rescue flight happened just before months of winter darkness in Antarctica!

Find out more: Antarctica Rescue Flight Beats Darkness

How long do you now have to use a gift card in New Zealand?

You now have at least three years to use gift cards in New Zealand!

Find out more: Gift Card rules change

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What tiny dinosaur was discovered in Spain?

The tiny dinosaur discovered in Spain is called Foskeia pelendonum, and it was no bigger than a chicken!

Find out more: Tiny Dinosaur found in Spain

What amazing thing can the PRIMA eye implant help people do?

The PRIMA eye implant can help some blind people regain parts of their vision!

Find out more: Tiny Eye Implant invented

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waiata A song or chant in Māori culture. The children learned a waiata at the event.

kupu A word in Māori. Learning a new kupu can help you speak Māori.

tamariki Children in Māori. The tamariki enjoyed the activities during Māori Language Week.

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