Storms and Heavy Rain soak the North Island

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to keep drenching much of the North Island today, Tuesday 10 November 2026. Weather...

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Tampa International Airport joked about banning pyjamas but later said it was just for fun!
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King Charles paid £12.9 million in taxes during the 2024-25 year!
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The giant pot held about 6,840 litres of beans, which is like 15,000 tins!
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Claudia Bunge scored her second international goal during the game!
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What can happen if a dog eats toxic algae?
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Eating even a small piece of toxic algae can be very dangerous for dogs and might even kill them!
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What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?
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The tiny bat was named Mystacina nymphe, and it weighed only 8 to 10 grams!
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What amazing trick did Ben Richards perform during his final run?
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Ben Richards wowed everyone by doing a perfect 360 spin while skiing!
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What did Tommy Caldwell learn from climbing the Dawn Wall?
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Tommy learned that success means continuing through challenges and adapting.
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The Academy announced that AI tools won't automatically help or hurt a film's chances for nominations.
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Last year, repeat offenders were linked to 34% of threatening events in Bunnings stores.
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  • orbit The path an object takes around a star or planet. Earth's orbit around the Sun takes one year.
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