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What exciting performances can we expect at the FIFA 2026 opening ceremonies?

The opening ceremonies will feature famous artists like Katy Perry and J Balvin!

Find out more: FIFA 2026 Opening Ceremonies announced

What special event did Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges win a gold medal in?

Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges won gold in tandem cycling at the Commonwealth Games!

Find out more: New Zealand Pair Win Cycling Gold

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

What amazing weight did David Liti lift to win gold?

David Liti lifted an incredible 223kg to win the gold medal!

Find out more: David Liti Claims Weightlifting Gold

What is the fastest speed ever achieved by a hydrogen-powered car?

The fastest speed achieved by a hydrogen-powered car is 654 kilometers per hour!

Find out more: Hydrogen car breaks Speed Record

How many tourists visited Antarctica in 2024?

In 2024, over 80,000 tourists visited Antarctica, with many more viewing it from ships!

Find out more: More tourists heading to Antarctica

What was the highest temperature recorded in New Zealand this winter?

The highest temperature recorded was 26°C in Christchurch's Bromley suburb!

Find out more: Third-Warmest Winter ever in NZ

What was the biggest comeback in State of Origin history?

New South Wales came back from 18 points down to win 22-20!

Find out more: Blues wins Origin with Stunning Comeback

How many practice drills were held for the new rail tunnels?

There were 15 practice drills held to prepare for emergencies in the new rail tunnels.

Find out more: Auckland’s new Rail Tunnels pass final test

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How many leatherback turtles were spotted near Tauranga?

Five rare leatherback turtles were spotted swimming near Mount Maunganui!

Find out more: 5 Rare Turtles near Tauranga

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

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How long did Sophie Woods take to complete the Via Alpina?

Sophie Woods completed the Via Alpina in 28 days, 17 hours, and 59 minutes!

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What speed did the SpaceX rocket part travel when it crashed into the Moon?

The SpaceX rocket part zoomed towards the Moon at about 5,400 miles per hour!

Find out more: SpaceX Rocket part crashes into the Moon

What unusual ingredient did ancient Romans use for medicine?

Ancient Romans may have used human poo to treat infections!

Find out more: Ancient Romans used Poo as Medicine

What famous routine did Torvill and Dean perform to win Olympic gold?

Torvill and Dean won Olympic gold with their famous 'Bolero' routine!

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What is the oldest whale fossil site ever discovered?

The world's oldest whale fossil site is over five million years old and found deep in the Indian Ocean!

Find out more: Ancient Whale Fossils found deep undersea

What special title does the new Sydney airport have?

The new Sydney airport is named after Australia’s first female commercial pilot, Nancy-Bird Walton!

Find out more: Air NZ First to Land at new Sydney Airport

How long did Scott McLaughlin wait for his IndyCar victory?

Scott McLaughlin waited 36 races for his IndyCar win!

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visual effects Images created by computers to make movies look cool. The visual effects made the monster look real.

ceremony A special event to celebrate something important. The Emmy ceremony was held in Los Angeles.

talented Having a special skill or ability. The talented team created amazing effects for the show.

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