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What did the US Supreme Court say about President Trump's tariffs?
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The Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s tariffs were not allowed under the emergency law he used.
Find out more: Court blocks Trump’s tariffs
What new rule will allow kids to ride bikes on footpaths?
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Kids aged 12 and under can ride bikes on footpaths with an older rider starting October 2026!
Find out more: Four Road Rules are changing in NZ
What should residents in Christchurch do with their tap water?
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Residents in Christchurch need to boil their tap water before using it for drinking and cooking because of bacteria found in the water supply.
Find out more: Christchurch urged to Boil Water
Why do you think stolen chips tasted better in the study?
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Chips taken from someone else's plate were rated as tastier because of the thrill of stealing them!
Find out more: Is stolen food tasty?
What special event did Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges win a gold medal in?
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Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges won gold in tandem cycling at the Commonwealth Games!
Find out more: New Zealand Pair Win Cycling Gold
What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?
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At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!
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What type of bird was found with bird flu in New Zealand?
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A brown skua was the first bird found with H5 bird flu in New Zealand!
Find out more: Bird Flu confirmed in New Zealand for first time
What caused a major road delay?
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A truck carrying about 1 million bees crashed near Knoxville and caused a major road delay.
Find out more: Million Bees cause Highway chaos
What special feature does the Dunedin Kmart have for quiet shopping?
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Dunedin Kmart has quiet shopping hours every Wednesday to help autistic people and others who find busy stores overwhelming.
Find out more: Dunedin Kmart Adds Quiet Shopping Hour

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Which famous singer has a shrimp named after them?
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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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What is special about the first toroa chicks taking flight?
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The first toroa chicks of the season have just flown from Taiaroa Head, the only mainland breeding site for these birds in the world!
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How many times has Finland been named the happiest country?
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Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for a record nine times!
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What types of seabirds were rescued by Wellington Zoo after the storm?
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Wellington Zoo rescued albatrosses, petrels, and penguins after a storm!
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What mistake was made on the Sydney Marathon medal?
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The Sydney Marathon medal accidentally shows a stadium from Germany instead of Sydney!
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What tricky move did Zoi land to score high points?
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Zoi landed a tricky move called a 'backside triple cork 1440'!
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What did King Harald V love to do in his free time?
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King Harald V loved sailing and even competed in the Olympics!
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What famous New Zealanders were models at Fashion Week?
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Chef Josh Emett, rapper Melodownz, and former Miss Universe Lorraine Downes modeled at Fashion Week!
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Vocabulary

  • endangered At risk of disappearing or becoming extinct. The kākāriki karaka is an endangered bird.
  • incubate To keep eggs warm so they can hatch. The older bird helped incubate the eggs.
  • predator An animal that hunts and eats other animals. Predators can threaten the survival of many birds.
    • Find the words in the article:Rare Karaka Eggs flown South

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