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Tonga have booked their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals after holding off Samoa 20-18 in a thrilling...

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Rookie Driver Steps In for Kiwi’s F1 Car

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Chefs in Guatemala have made the biggest fiambre salad ever recorded, using more than 4,000 pounds of meat and vegetables...

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How much money is the New Zealand Government investing in cycle trail repairs?

The New Zealand Government is investing over $800,000 to repair cycle trails!

Find out more: Cycle Trails get repair Funding

How long will Dame Noeline Taurua coach the Silver Ferns?

Dame Noeline Taurua will coach the Silver Ferns until 2027!

Find out more: Silver Ferns Coach stays on through to 2027

How many T-shirts did David Rush put on in one minute?

David Rush set a record by putting on 32 T-shirts in just 60 seconds!

Find out more: 32 T-Shirts put on in one minute

How old was the Major Oak tree when it died?

The Major Oak tree was about 1,200 years old when it died!

Find out more: Ancient Robin Hood oak dies

What can penguin poo tell scientists about climate change?

Penguin poo can show what they eat and how climate change affects them!

Find out more: Penguin Poo reveals climate clues

How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?

The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!

Find out more: Family breaks World Record with a slinky

What surprising number of bacteria types were found on mouthguards?

Researchers found about 17 types of potentially harmful bacteria on mouthguards!

Find out more: Germs found on kids’ mouthguards

How tall were the waves that hit Wellington's coast?

The waves reached an incredible height of 11 meters!

Find out more: Huge waves hit Wellington Coast

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You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!

Find out more: Kiwi Kids Quiz – 21st August 2026

What should residents in Christchurch do with their tap water?

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

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What special mission are the astronauts on?

The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!

Find out more: Crew-12 heads to ISS

Find out more: China fires large missile into Pacific

How much land did the fire burn near Queenstown?

The fire burned through about 390 hectares of land, which is about 390 rugby fields!

Find out more: Fire burns near Queenstown’s Walter Peak

How old is Jonathan the Tortoise, the world's oldest land animal?

Jonathan the Tortoise is 194 years old and still going strong!

Find out more: Jonathan the Tortoise turns 194

What powerful storm recently swept over the Mariana Islands?

The powerful storm is called Super Typhoon In-fa!

Find out more: Big Typhoon Sweeps Past Pacific Islands

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You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!

Find out more: Kiwi Kids Quiz – 29th May 2026

What does the name 'Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia' mean?

It means 'The Long Wake of Te Rakihouia' and honors a historical figure.

Find out more: New marine reserves protect southern coast

Find out more: Andrew Webster resigns with Warriors

What unique dress code did this year's Met Gala have?

This year's dress code was 'Fashion is art,' inspiring guests to wear outfits like pieces of art!

Find out more: Met Gala hosted in New York

What special milestone did the young shore plover achieve on Pitt Island?

The young shore plover is the first to leave its nest on Pitt Island in 150 years!

Find out more: Rare Bird returns to Pitt Island

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novelty something new or unusual that interests people For some customers, eating horse meat was a novelty.

inspired given an idea by something The pie was inspired by a traditional Tongan dish.

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