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Ice legends launch new team skating event

British ice dance champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have launched a brand-new figure skating event at the very rink...

Colourful Wool Art Takes Over Christchurch

Christchurch’s Cathedral Square has been turned into a giant outdoor gallery of wool art, after the city’s yarn bombing festival...

Black Ferns thrash Scotland to stay unbeaten

The Black Ferns have crushed Scotland 66-14 in Edinburgh, keeping their perfect record alive in the WXV Global Series. New...

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Colourful Wool Art Takes Over Christchurch

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Record Votes Cast In Bird Of The Year

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How much money is the New Zealand Government spending to restore Tongariro National Park?

The New Zealand Government is spending $3.5 million to restore Tongariro National Park after fires.

Find out more: Funds boost Tongariro Recovery

What makes the newly discovered planet so special?

The new planet is larger than Jupiter and very dim, making it hard to see!

Find out more: Hidden Planet discovered after decade of hiding

How far did the Qantas plane fly in its record-breaking journey?

The Qantas plane flew an amazing 23,075 kilometers non-stop!

Find out more: Qantas plane flies for 24 Hours Straight

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 – 5th June 2026

How much guacamole did the people of Tancítaro make?

They made nearly 15,000 pounds of guacamole in one giant bowl!

Find out more: Mexico smashes record for World’s Biggest Guacamole

What is the Dawn Wall known for?

The Dawn Wall is considered one of the hardest climbs on Earth because it has very few places to hold on.

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

Find out more: The Day the Building Shook (Part 1)

What big decision did British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce?

Keir Starmer announced he will step down as Prime Minister!

Find out more: Starmer to step down as British PM

What percentage of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land?

About 33% of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land, which is important for protecting nature and culture.

Find out more: Opinion Piece: More than land on a map

What are the gases that the new scheme is targeting?

The new scheme targets hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are powerful greenhouse gases.

Find out more: New scheme targets cooling gases

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Who scored the try that gave the Black Ferns the lead?

The match was delayed for three hours because of lightning.

Find out more: Black Ferns fight back in Kansas

What amazing speed can the Superman robot reach?

The Superman robot can run at a top speed of 45.6 km/h, faster than Usain Bolt!

Find out more: Robot runs faster than Usain Bolt

How do scientists learn about the Gilbert's potoroo's diet?

Scientists study the potoroo's poo to find out what it eats!

Find out more: Scientists use poo to save rare marsupial

What amazing number of new ocean species were discovered in just one year?

Scientists found 1,121 new marine species in one year!

Find out more: Over 1,000 new Ocean Species found

How did Tim Payne become an internet superstar?

Tim Payne became an internet superstar when an influencer highlighted him as the 'least-known' player, leading to a huge jump in his Instagram followers!

Find out more: All White Tim Payne becomes online star

What was special about the crowd at the final rugby match?

The match had the largest crowd ever for a rugby game in the U.S.!

Find out more: Springboks Beat All Blacks to Win Series

What record did Daxton Hunter break?

Daxton Hunter broke the record for the fastest hopscotch course in under 50 seconds!

Find out more: Kentucky boy breaks hopscotch record

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How many NFL games did Brian Fowler watch in one season?

Brian Fowler watched an amazing 56 NFL games in one season!

Find out more: Superfan watches 56 NFL Games

What unique role did Taylor Swift's brother play in her wedding?

Taylor Swift's brother was her 'man of honour' at the wedding!

Find out more: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot

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