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What time are the daily chimp talks at Wellington Zoo?
Akida is a little jealous because he is no longer the youngest chimp in the troop.
How many orbits has the Hubble Telescope completed?
The Hubble Space Telescope has completed 200,000 orbits around Earth!
What special feature will the 2026 Commonwealth Games medals have?
The medals will include braille for the first time!
What was the score of the Warriors vs. Broncos game?
The Warriors won the game with a score of 42-12!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What amazing weight did David Liti lift to win gold?
David Liti lifted an incredible 223kg to win the gold medal!
Why are people in Auckland buying petrol containers quickly?
People are worried that fuel prices will keep rising, so they want to buy petrol before it gets more expensive.
What was the highest score made by a White Ferns player?
Brooke Halliday scored the highest for the White Ferns with 40 runs!
How many New Zealanders were recognized in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list?
One hundred and seventy-eight New Zealanders were honored for their service!
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What was special about Kiribati's football win?
Kiribati won its first-ever football title in a big tournament!
How long did it take to build Auckland's City Rail Link?
It took nearly a decade, or about nine years, to complete the City Rail Link!
How far did David Rush catch the tennis ball behind his back?
David Rush caught a tennis ball from an amazing distance of 60.6 meters!
How deep can a sinkhole be?
The sinkhole on Hackett Street is more than 1 meter deep in some places!
What record did Sam Tanner break at the World Road Running Championships?
Sam Tanner broke the New Zealand mile record with a time of 3:56.01!
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.
What was the score of the match between Tottenham and Auckland FC?
Tottenham Hotspur won the match 2-0 against Auckland FC!
What was the score of the Roosters' historic game?
The Roosters won 82-12, making it one of the biggest wins ever!
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!

Vocabulary

  • enthusiast A person who is very interested in something. She is an enthusiast for video games.
  • miniature Something that is very small or a smaller version of something. He collects miniature toy cars.
  • emulated To imitate or copy something, often in a different form. The game emulated the classic arcade style.