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Spain win World Cup Final

Spain became World Cup champions after beating Argentina 1–0 in a tense final at MetLife Stadium. The match was played...

Fox wins Open with final birdie

Ryan Fox of New Zealand won the British Open after making a brilliant birdie on the final hole at Royal...

Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham will become the United Kingdom’s new prime minister on Tuesday after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace....

Bird Flu confirmed in New Zealand for first time

New Zealand recorded its first ever case of H5 bird flu after an infected seabird was found on Wellington’s Petone...

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What unusual talent did contestants show at the seagull screeching championship?

Contestants tried to mimic the loud cry of seagulls!

Find out more: Seagull screeching championships held

How long was the world's longest tiramisu made in London?

The world's longest tiramisu was 1,445 feet long!

Find out more: London builds World’s Longest Tiramisu

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

How long were ships unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz?

Ships were unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz for 110 days before the agreement.

Find out more: Ships return to Hormuz Strait

What was Tom Blundell's amazing score in the match?

Tom Blundell scored a fantastic 186 runs, his best ever!

Find out more: Black Caps dominate Ireland in first Test

How much tax did King Charles pay in 2024-25?

King Charles paid £12.9 million in taxes during the 2024-25 year!

Find out more: King shares Tax and Palace plans

What is the oldest whale fossil site ever discovered?

The world's oldest whale fossil site is over five million years old and found deep in the Indian Ocean!

Find out more: Ancient Whale Fossils found deep undersea

What is acid rain and how does it affect the environment?

Acid rain is rain that contains harmful chemicals, which can damage plants and water supplies. It can make water more acidic and harm crops.

Find out more: Acid Rain falls in Vanuatu

How many books are ready to borrow at the new Wellington Library?

The new Wellington Library has around 250,000 books ready for borrowing!

Find out more: Wellington Library reopens

What animal is missing from a Texas ranch?

A giraffe named Gracie has been missing for nearly two weeks!

Find out more: Missing Giraffe sparks Texas search

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How many goals did Messi score in the match against Austria?

Messi scored two goals in the match against Austria, breaking the World Cup record!

Find out more: Messi breaks World Cup Record

What did the US Supreme Court say about President Trump's tariffs?

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

How many times do healthy adults fart on average each day?

Healthy adults fart about 32 times a day on average!

Find out more: Fart-Tracking underwear for Science

What did New Zealand Rugby do for Moana Pasifika players?

New Zealand Rugby is paying the wages of Moana Pasifika players after the team faced financial troubles.

Find out more: NZ Rugby pays Moana Pasifika Players

What amazing milestone did Elon Musk achieve recently?

Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX shares soared!

Find out more: Elon Musk becomes a Trillionare

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 – 12th June 2026

Did you know Chris Wood became the All Whites' all-time leader in appearances?

Chris Wood played his 89th game for the All Whites, making him the all-time leader!

Find out more: All Whites lose warm-up match

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 was the score of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina?

Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina!

Find out more: Spain win World Cup Final

What special technology helped spot a polar bear family in Canada?

The technology called 'bear-dar' uses radar and cameras to spot polar bears!

Find out more: ‘Bear-dar’ spots Polar Bear family

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species A group of living things that are similar. Dogs and cats are different species.

fossils Remains of plants or animals from a long time ago. Fossils can tell us about dinosaurs.

adapted Changed to fit a new environment or situation. Animals adapted to live in the desert.

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