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New Cook Strait Ferries Named After Explorers

New Zealand’s two new state-owned ferries were named Kupe and Cook, Minister for Rail Winston Peters announced in a speech...

Ninety Kākāpō to be vaccinated against Bird Flu

New Zealand’s Department of Conservation (DOC) began vaccinating around ninety kākāpō, along with other rare native birds, after a seabird...

Study explores why Cats lick each other

A new study suggests that when cats lick each other, it may not always be a friendly act. Researcher Morgane...

AI Traffic Lights face first test

Australia will soon trial its first traffic lights powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The new system will be tested later...

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New Cook Strait Ferries Named After Explorers

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What happened to all the phones in Riverton?

Every phone in Riverton mysteriously disappeared one morning!

Find out more: The day all phones went missing

How many kākāpō are being vaccinated against bird flu?

Around ninety kākāpō are being vaccinated to protect them from bird flu!

Find out more: Ninety Kākāpō to be vaccinated against Bird Flu

How many new astronauts did NASA announce?

NASA announced 10 new astronauts who may travel to the Moon or Mars!

Find out more: New Astronauts Announced

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

Find out more: Asteroid narrowly are going to miss Earth!

What does the fees-free tertiary education scheme help students with?

The fees-free scheme helps students by paying their tuition fees for the final year of study.

Find out more: Government ends final year fees-free

What type of whale stranded on St Heliers Beach?

A rare Shepherd's beaked whale was found stranded on the beach!

Find out more: Deep-Sea Whale strands in Auckland

Which New Zealand restaurant was the only Samoan restaurant to win a Michelin star?

Tala is the only Samoan restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star!

Find out more: Fifteen restaurants awarded Michelin stars

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What record did Danni Wyatt-Hodge break during the match?

Danni Wyatt-Hodge became the tournament's leading run-scorer and set a record for most runs in a single Women's T20 World Cup!

Find out more: White Ferns knocked out by England

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Why do horses yawn when they see each other yawn?

Horses yawn to build social bonds with each other, just like humans!

Find out more: Why Horses Yawn

What is agroecology and why is it important?

Agroecology is a farming method that works with nature to protect the environment and keep soils healthy.

Find out more: Agroecology marked on Environment Day

How fast did the New Zealand rowers finish their race?

The New Zealand rowers finished their race in 6 minutes and 26.86 seconds!

Find out more: New Zealand Rowers win two Medals

What age group might soon be allowed to ride on footpaths?

Children under 12 could soon be allowed to cycle on footpaths, making it safer for them!

Find out more: Children may ride on Footpaths

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

How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?

New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!

Find out more: Kiwifruit Harvest breaks 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 many kākāpō are being vaccinated against bird flu?

Around ninety kākāpō are being vaccinated to protect them from bird flu!

Find out more: Ninety Kākāpō to be vaccinated against Bird Flu

How did the Black Sticks win their match against the USA?

The Black Sticks won by scoring all their penalty shootout attempts and making key saves!

Find out more: Black Sticks reach Nations Cup final

How many new astronauts did NASA announce?

NASA announced 10 new astronauts who may travel to the Moon or Mars!

Find out more: New Astronauts Announced

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collision When two things crash into each other. The car had a collision with a tree.

injured To be hurt or harmed. He injured his knee while playing soccer.

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