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How many times has Rory McIlroy won the Masters in a row?

Rory McIlroy has won the Masters tournament back-to-back, making it two years in a row!

Find out more: Rory Wins Green Jacket Again

What is the name of the newly discovered dinosaur in the Sahara?

The new dinosaur is called Spinosaurus mirabilis, and it lived nearly 100 million years ago!

Find out more: Giant Sahara Dinosaur Found

How long did Hayden Wilde take to complete the race?

Hayden Wilde completed the race in 3 hours, 50 minutes, and 51 seconds!

Find out more: Hayden Wilde Wins First World Triathlon Title

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What record did Finn Allen break during the T20 World Cup semi-final?

Finn Allen scored the fastest century ever in a T20 World Cup match, hitting 100 runs in just 33 balls!

Find out more: Black Caps into T20 final

What exciting event will Auckland host in 2028?

Auckland will host the PSA Squash World Championships in February 2028!

Find out more: Auckland to host 2028 Squash World Champs

What exciting performances can we expect at the FIFA 2026 opening ceremonies?

The opening ceremonies will feature famous artists like Katy Perry and J Balvin!

Find out more: FIFA 2026 Opening Ceremonies announced

How many athletes are featured in the new Weet-Bix Stat Attack cards?

The Weet-Bix Stat Attack cards feature 26 athletes from New Zealand!

Find out more: Weet-Bix celebrates New Zealand sports stars

What kind of weather is expected on New Zealand's east coast?

Heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas are expected!

Find out more: Dangerous weather for East Coast

How much money can eligible Olympic athletes receive from the new grant?

Eligible Olympic athletes can receive US$10,000, which is about NZ$17,000!

Find out more: Olympic Athletes to receive new grants

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How many tries did Louis Bielle-Biarrey score in the match?

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries in the exciting match!

Find out more: France wins Six Nations Rugby title

What is the name of the new thrill ride at Sky Tower?

The new thrill ride at Sky Tower is called SkyRide!

Find out more: Sky Tower launches new thrill ride

What amazing thing did the robot Ace do?

The robot Ace beat professional table tennis players at their own game!

Find out more: Robot beats professional Table Tennis players

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 tasty treat was spotted with King Charles III?

King Charles III was seen with RJ's black licorice in his car!

Find out more: King spotted with Kiwi Snack

What special trophy did Ryan Fox win at the British Open?

Ryan Fox won the famous Claret Jug after his victory!

Find out more: Fox wins Open with final birdie

How far did Tori Moorby throw the javelin to win silver?

Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!

Find out more: Moorby Wins Silver in Javelin

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!

Find out more: Kiwis Honoured by King

What special week celebrates the Māori language in New Zealand?

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, or Māori Language Week, celebrates the Māori language each year!

Find out more: Māori Language Week Draws to a Close

How many tries did the All Blacks score in their latest match?

The All Blacks scored seven tries in their match against the Wallabies!

Find out more: All Blacks Crush Wallabies to keep Bledisloe Cup

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Holocaust A terrible time when many people were mistreated and killed. The Holocaust happened during World War II.

discrimination Treating someone unfairly because of who they are. Discrimination can hurt people's feelings and lives.

survivors People who lived through a difficult or dangerous experience. The survivors of the Holocaust shared their stories.

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