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New Space plane takes First Test Flight

A brand-new kind of spacecraft built for space tourists has taken to the skies for the first time, carried beneath...

Iwi Seeks return of Taonga from UK

Hawke’s Bay iwi Ngāti Kahungunu is calling on the British Museum in London to return taonga (treasured Māori items) taken...

Warm Spring could mean early Cherries

New Zealand’s cherry growers are expecting an early harvest this year, thanks to one of the warmest springs in more...

Tonga edge out Samoa in World Cup Thriller

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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What important goods are transported through the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for ships carrying oil and other goods!

Find out more: Trump Says He Will Soon Claim Strait of Hormuz

What two animals in Antarctica are now considered endangered?

Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are now endangered due to climate change.

Find out more: Antarctica Animals In Danger

What ice cream did the shop owner find that is almost 30 years old?

The shop owner found a Magnum Ego ice cream from 1998!

Find out more: Shop Owner Finds Decades-Old Ice Cream in Freezer

What mistake was made on the Sydney Marathon medal?

The Sydney Marathon medal accidentally shows a stadium from Germany instead of Sydney!

Find out more: Marathon Medal Shows Wrong Stadium by Mistake

Why do you think stolen chips tasted better in the study?

Chips taken from someone else's plate were rated as tastier because of the thrill of stealing them!

Find out more: Is stolen food tasty?

What is the fastest speed ever achieved by a hydrogen-powered car?

The fastest speed achieved by a hydrogen-powered car is 654 kilometers per hour!

Find out more: Hydrogen car breaks Speed Record

What was the purpose of the fake tsunami alert in New Zealand?

The fake tsunami alert was part of a practice drill to test emergency teams' responses.

Find out more: Fake Tsunami Alert Tests NZ’s Readiness

What exciting event is Auckland FC hosting?

Auckland FC is hosting the first-ever A-League grand final in New Zealand!

Find out more: Auckland FC to host A-League Final

Did you know that New Zealand has its first rubber road made from recycled tyres?

The rubber road in Glentunnel used about 1,797 recycled tyres!

Find out more: New Zealand’s first rubber road

What amazing records did Alie Wessam break in basketball?

Alie Wessam broke two Guinness World Records for long-distance basketball shots!

Find out more: Basketball Star breaks Shooting Records

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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

What new rule could lead to a red card at the World Cup?

Players could get a red card for covering their mouths while talking to opponents!

Find out more: New rules for Football World Cup

What new tool is helping track student progress in New Zealand schools?

The SMART progress monitoring tool helps schools track how students are doing in reading, writing, and maths.

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How many practice drills were held for the new rail tunnels?

There were 15 practice drills held to prepare for emergencies in the new rail tunnels.

Find out more: Auckland’s new Rail Tunnels pass final test

What do you think the biggest salad in the world was made of?

The biggest salad ever made weighed over 4,000 pounds and included 52 ingredients!

Find out more: Guatemala cooks up giant record-breaking salad

What makes the $100 coffee so special?

The $100 coffee scored 96.2 out of 100 for quality, making it one of the best in the world!

Find out more: Christchurch Café’s Coffee costs $100 a cup

Why do you think cats lick each other?

Cats lick each other to settle disagreements without fighting!

Find out more: Study explores why Cats lick each other

How many tries did the Black Ferns score in the first half?

The Black Ferns scored six tries in the first half of the game!

Find out more: Black Ferns thrash Scotland to stay unbeaten

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chick A young bird that has just hatched. The albatross chick is learning to fly.

ecosystem A community of living things and their environment. The ocean ecosystem includes fish, plants, and birds.

breeding The process of producing young animals. The toroa breed at Taiaroa Head every year.

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