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What unique activity do people do at the Bloco da Lama celebration?

At Bloco da Lama, people cover themselves in mud and have fun!

Find out more: Brazil’s muddy carnival party

What special challenge did Eliza McCartney face before winning gold?

Eliza McCartney had to overcome years of injuries before her big win!

Find out more: Eliza McCartney Wins Pole Vault Gol

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

How high did the planes fly over the stadium during the rugby match?

The planes flew about 12.5 to 14 meters above the stadium, which is as tall as a four-storey building!

Find out more: Low Planes Spark Stadium Safety Review

How long has Rakiura been without a full-time doctor?

Rakiura hasn't had a full-time doctor for over 10 years!

Find out more: No Doctors on Rakiura

What new way could New Zealanders show their driver’s licence?

New Zealanders might soon show their driver’s licence on their phones instead of using a plastic card!

Find out more: Digital Driver Licences introduced

How much ice have Swiss glaciers lost since 2021?

Swiss glaciers have lost nearly one-fifth of their ice since 2021!

Find out more: Switzerland’s Glaciers melting at Record Pace

What position did the Warriors finish in the NRL regular season?

The Warriors finished in second place in the NRL regular season!

Find out more: Warriors finish second, set for NRL finals

What surprising thing happened to Hamish Elliott during the race?

Hamish Elliott fell out of his kayak into the river but still won the race!

Find out more: Elliott Wins Coast to Coast

Find out more: Tennis Players Take Centre Stage

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What position did Liam Lawson finish in the US Grand Prix?

Liam Lawson finished in ninth place at the US Grand Prix!

Find out more: Lawson Scores Points in US Grand Prix

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 is the special name for clouds that look rainbow-colored?

The special name for these colorful clouds is cloud iridescence!

Find out more: Rainbow Clouds light up the Sky

What is the height of the world's smallest arcade machine?

The world's smallest arcade machine is just 2.4 cm tall!

Find out more: Tiny Arcade Machine breaks Record

Find out more: Yoga Teacher Sets New Underwater Push-up Record

What amazing records did robots break at the World Humanoid Robot Games?

A robot broke Usain Bolt's sprint record by running 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, and another robot jumped 2.88 meters from a standstill, beating the human record!

Find out more: Robots Beat Human Sprint and Jump Records

Which team did Moana Pasifika beat in an exciting match at North Harbour Stadium?

Moana Pasifika won four of their five matches at North Harbour Stadium last year.

Find out more: Moana Pasifika announce closure

How many Olympic medals has Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won?

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won five Olympic medals, the most for any snowboarder!

Find out more: Zoi wins Olympic Silver

What age group is the New Zealand Government's new bill aimed at?

The bill aims to stop children under 16 from using social media apps!

Find out more: Govt plans to ban Social Media for Under-16s

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 – 14th August 2026

Vocabulary

record An official report of something that has happened. They set a new world record for the largest fries.

festival A special event with fun activities and celebrations. The Potato Days festival had music and games.

potato A round vegetable that can be cooked in many ways. French fries are made from potatoes.

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