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Colourful Wool Art Takes Over Christchurch

Christchurch’s Cathedral Square has been turned into a giant outdoor gallery of wool art, after the city’s yarn bombing festival...

Black Ferns thrash Scotland to stay unbeaten

The Black Ferns have crushed Scotland 66-14 in Edinburgh, keeping their perfect record alive in the WXV Global Series. New...

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What cool feature could a car have for long trips?

A new car design includes a toilet that slides out from under a seat!

Find out more: Would you use a toilet in a car?

What can cause a flash flood like the one in Nepal?

A flash flood can happen after heavy rain or when landslides block rivers, like in Nepal.

Find out more: Huge Flood hits Nepal-China Border

What is the most commonly misspelled word in America?

The word 'bougie' tops the list of misspelled words in America!

Find out more: Could you spell these words?

How much do some families spend on school uniforms each year?

Some families spend over $1,000 on school uniforms each year!

Find out more: ACT plans cheaper school uniforms

How big would the new White House ballroom be?

The proposed ballroom would cover about 8,400 square meters!

Find out more: Court blocks White House Ballroom work

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 tall were the waves that hit Wellington's coast?

The waves reached an incredible height of 11 meters!

Find out more: Huge waves hit Wellington Coast

What unique dress code did this year's Met Gala have?

This year's dress code was 'Fashion is art,' inspiring guests to wear outfits like pieces of art!

Find out more: Met Gala hosted in New York

What exciting comeback did the All Blacks make in their match against South Africa?

The All Blacks scored 21 points in a row after being behind at halftime!

Find out more: All Blacks beat South Africa

What fun way can you show support for Positive Vibes Only?

You can wear something pink, like a t-shirt or face paint, to show your support!

Find out more: Positive Vibes Only Spreads At AIMS Games

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Find out more: Swimmers win two bronze medals

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

Why do you think the beach banned umbrellas for some visitors?

The beach banned umbrellas to keep everyone safe during emergencies.

Find out more: Italian beach limits Umbrellas

How many contestants participated in the Miss World finals?

More than 111 contestants from around the world took part in the Miss World finals!

Find out more: Cook Islander crowned Miss World Oceania

What is special about the giant soccer ball being built in Boston?

It's going to be the world's largest soccer ball, measuring 13 meters across!

Find out more: Boston to build world’s biggest soccer ball

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 – 28st August 2026

How far did the Artemis II spacecraft travel around the Moon?

The Artemis II spacecraft traveled a whopping 694,481 miles around the Moon!

Find out more: Artemis Comes Home

How many goals did Messi score in the match against Austria?

Messi scored two goals in the match against Austria, breaking the World Cup record!

Find out more: Messi breaks World Cup Record

What year did rugby in New Zealand become professional?

Rugby in New Zealand became professional in 1995, allowing players to earn money for their sport!

Find out more: Sports movements that changed New Zealand

What age group in Spain will be affected by the new social media ban?

The new law in Spain will affect children under 16 years old.

Find out more: Spain becomes latest country to ban Social Media

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