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Robot runs faster than Usain Bolt

A Chinese company has built a humanoid robot called “Superman” that can run faster than record-breaking sprinter Usain Bolt. The...

Voyager 1 nears huge space milestone

NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is about to reach a huge milestone, travelling one light-day away from Earth for the first...

Escaped Cow leads Police on Chase

A cow escaped onto State Highway 1 in South Canterbury on Sunday, leading police on a comical chase to catch...

Govt plans to ban Social Media for Under-16s

The New Zealand Government introduced a new bill on Monday 24 August 2026 that would stop children under 16 from...

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How many goals did Belgium score in their match against New Zealand?

Belgium scored a total of 5 goals in the match against New Zealand.

Find out more: All Whites knocked out after Belgium defeat

What is a fatberg made of?

A fatberg is made of fats, oils, grease, and trash that shouldn't go down drains!

Find out more: Giant Fatberg troubles Sydney Beaches

How many tries did Ayesha Leti-I'iga score in the match?

Ayesha Leti-I'iga scored two tries for the Black Ferns!

Find out more: Black Ferns sweep Pacific Four

What special award did the New Zealand show win in New York?

The animated series 'Bigsies and Littles' won a Gold Tower at the New York Festivals TV and Film Awards!

Find out more: NZ Kids’ show wins big in New York

Who was chosen as the new head coach of the All Blacks?

Dave Rennie has been named the new head coach of the All Blacks!

Find out more: Rennie named All Blacks Coach

What is one way to practice happiness?

One fun way to practice happiness is by playing games!

Find out more: Happiness Grows When You Practise It

What makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?

The Starship rocket is designed to be fully reusable, which means it can be launched multiple times without needing to be rebuilt!

Find out more: World’s most powerful rocket launches

Find out more: Why Did T.rex Have Such Tiny Arms?

What did scientists originally think the Pohlsepia mazonensis fossil was?

Scientists thought it was the world's oldest octopus, but it's actually a relative of the nautilus!

Find out more: World’s Oldest Octopus Fossil Rechecked

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

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What is a common Kiwi habit that might surprise visitors?

Many Kiwis love to walk around without shoes, even in shops!

Find out more: Classic Kiwi Culture

What ancient animal's remains were found in the Danube River?

Experts found the remains of an ancient mammoth along the Danube River!

Find out more: Ancient Treasures found in Dry Rivers

What song did Bulgaria's Dara perform to win Eurovision?

Dara won Eurovision with her catchy pop song called Bangaranga!

Find out more: Bulgaria wins Eurovision

If you could rename one place in New Zealand based on what it looks like, what would you call it?

Aotearoa even has an official board just for place names, and in 2024 it celebrated 100 years of official place naming. That means people have been carefully recording, checking, and protecting place names for a whole century.

Find out more: How Aotearoa got its Place Names

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

Why have mince pies become more expensive in New Zealand?

Mince pies cost more because beef prices have risen sharply, making ingredients pricier.

Find out more: Why do pies cost more?

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

How many balloons did Andre Ortolf pop in 30 seconds?

Andre Ortolf popped 60 balloons in just 30 seconds!

Find out more: Plunger Pops Balloon World Record

What unique behavior of sperm whales was recently filmed by scientists?

Scientists filmed sperm whales headbutting each other for the first time!

Find out more: Whales caught Headbutting

How old was Charles Smith when he became a grandfather?

Charles Smith was 91 years and 209 days old when his granddaughter was born!

Find out more: Oldest Grandad Record Set

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captain The leader of a team. The captain guided the team to victory.

bowler A player who throws the ball to the batter. The bowler took three wickets in the game.

partnership When two players work together to score runs. The two batters formed a strong partnership.

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