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Giant South African Train May Set World Record

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Albanian Woman, 117, May Be World’s Oldest

A 117-year-old woman from a small village in Albania may be the oldest woman in the world. Qamile Marra was...

All Blacks Captain Ardie Savea joins Blues

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has signed with the Auckland Blues for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific season, in a...

Whakaari/White Island Puffs Out Volcanic Ash

Whakaari/White Island, a volcano off the coast of the Bay of Plenty, is gently giving off small amounts of volcanic...

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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

What special tournament did Coach Koponen help the Breakers win?

Coach Petteri Koponen helped the Breakers win their first-ever Ignite Cup!

Find out more: Breakers split with Coach

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

How many views did the robot dance get in three days?

The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!

Find out more: Robot dance steals gala

How do satellites help scientists study New Zealand's coastline?

Satellites provide detailed images that show changes in coastal waters, helping scientists understand the impact of climate change.

Find out more: Satellites help scientists watch New Zealand’s coast

How long is Renu Dhariyal's hair?

Renu Dhariyal's hair measures an amazing 2.6924 meters long!

Find out more: Woman sets Record with long hair

Did you know that Raglan is hosting a big surfing event?

Raglan is hosting the first-ever combined men’s and women’s surfing event in New Zealand!

Find out more: World’s best Surfers hit Raglan

What is Koru Circle designed to let top members do?

Air New Zealand is adding a new top tier called Koru Black for its most frequent travellers.

Find out more: Airpoints renamed to Koru

What special anniversary is the UFC fight celebrating?

The UFC fight is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States!

Find out more: UFC Fight at White House sparks debate

Find out more: Tennis Players Take Centre Stage

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What did Tommy Caldwell learn from climbing the Dawn Wall?

Tommy learned that success means continuing through challenges and adapting.

Find out more: El Capitan: The first man to climb the dawn wall. Part Two

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 – 12th June 2026

What unusual task did the digger operator do at the competition?

Steven George used his excavator to slice a pizza!

Find out more: Digger pizza-slicing competition

How many times has Canterbury won the Ranfurly Shield?

Canterbury has won the Ranfurly Shield a record 18 times!

Find out more: Canterbury win back Ranfurly Shield

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 old was Neville Sandiford when he became the oldest croquet player?

Neville Sandiford was 101 years and 262 days old when he earned the record!

Find out more: Kiwi named Oldest Croquet Player

What was special about Finn Surman's goal in the match against Egypt?

Finn Surman's goal was the first time New Zealand led at half-time in a World Cup match!

Find out more: Egypt fight back against All Whites

What new chocolate flavor did Whittaker's just release?

Whittaker's released a Gumdrop Chocolate Block with bubblegum flavor and colorful gumdrops!

Find out more: Whittaker’s unveils new Gumdrop Chocolate Block

What color does the Moon turn during a total lunar eclipse?

During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon can turn a deep red color, often called a 'Blood Moon'.

Find out more: Blood Moon over Aotearoa

What amazing time did Sabastian Sawe run the marathon in?

Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds!

Find out more: Sawe and Assefa make Marathon History

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