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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....

Bezos’s Giant Superyacht sails into Auckland

A huge superyacht belonging to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sailed into Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour a few weeks ago, turning heads...

Giant Wētā numbers get a Big Boost

New Zealand’s giant wētāpunga, one of the heaviest insects in the world, are making a comeback thanks to a long-running...

Silver Ferns Beat Diamonds in Constellation Cup Opener

The Silver Ferns have made a winning start to the Constellation Cup, beating Australia’s Diamonds 56-50 at Spark Arena in...

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October 19, 2026

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Pope Leo Leaves Hospital After Cancer Surgery

October 19, 2026

Switzerland’s Glaciers melting at Record Pace

October 15, 2026

Scientists Win Nobel Prize for Brain ‘Light Switches’

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Silver Ferns Beat Diamonds in Constellation Cup Opener

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What is agroecology and why is it important?

Agroecology is a farming method that works with nature to protect the environment and keep soils healthy.

Find out more: Agroecology marked on Environment Day

In what year did Earth Day become a global event?

More than a billion people now take part in Earth Day events around the world.

Find out more: What is Earth Day?

How far away is the galaxy Messier 77 from Earth?

Messier 77 is a whopping 45 million light-years away from Earth!

Find out more: Webb Telescope reveals Distant Galaxy

What special machine helped Coronet Peak open early this season?

A new $2 million snow-making machine helped Coronet Peak open weeks earlier than usual!

Find out more: Snow-making machine allows Coronet Peak to open

What exciting new feature will Kmart's biggest New Zealand store have?

Kmart's new store will have a special layout that moves checkouts to the front!

Find out more: Kmart plans biggest New Zealand store

How far is Voyager 1 from Earth right now?

Voyager 1 is over five and a half times further from Earth than Neptune!

Find out more: Voyager 1 nears huge space milestone

What clever invention did the Nobel Prize-winning scientists create?

They invented a way to control brain cells using light, like a remote!

Find out more: Scientists Win Nobel Prize for Brain ‘Light Switches’

Which famous singer has a shrimp named after them?

The tiny shrimp Leucothoe eltoni is named after Sir Elton John!

Find out more: Meet the Animals named after Famous Faces

What exciting event took place in Auckland with big splashes and jumps?

The Z Manu World Champs featured amazing splash-making competitions for all ages!

Find out more: Manu Champions crowned in Auckland.

What did Jewish kids enjoy before the Holocaust began?

Before the Holocaust, Jewish kids played soccer, ate ice cream, and had big dreams!

Find out more: The Holocaust: A Story We Must Never Forget

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September 18, 2026

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What is the value of Finn Allen's new cricket contract?

Finn Allen's new contract is worth NZ$740,000 over three years!

Find out more: Black Cap signs Record-Breaking Cricket deal

How many years had it been since the Silver Ferns last won gold?

The Silver Ferns won their first gold medal in 16 years!

Find out more: Silver Ferns Win First Gold In 16 Years

What exciting new feature will Kmart's biggest New Zealand store have?

Kmart's new store will have a special layout that moves checkouts to the front!

Find out more: Kmart plans biggest New Zealand store

How long will the total solar eclipse last in Dunedin?

The total solar eclipse in Dunedin will last for almost three minutes!

Find out more: Dunedin prepares for Solar Eclipse in 2028

How much money can eligible Olympic athletes receive from the new grant?

Eligible Olympic athletes can receive US$10,000, which is about NZ$17,000!

Find out more: Olympic Athletes to receive new grants

What special event did King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrate during their visit to the US?

They celebrated 250 years of American independence during their trip!

Find out more: King Charles visits US

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

What unique music discovery project was created in Auckland during New Zealand Music Month?

Auckland turned laundromats into music spots with 'washing machine jukeboxes'!

Find out more: New Zealand music month: What it’s all about

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 clever tricks do advertisers use to catch your attention?

Advertisers use colors, music, and stories to persuade you.

Find out more: Advertising: how it persuades you

Vocabulary

contest A competition where people or teams try to win. The singing contest had many talented performers.

trophy A prize given for winning a competition. The champion received a shiny trophy for their victory.

pop song A popular type of music that is catchy and fun. Her new pop song is playing on the radio everywhere.

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