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Whakaari/White Island Puffs Out Volcanic Ash

Whakaari/White Island, a volcano off the coast of the Bay of Plenty, is gently giving off small amounts of volcanic...

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Scientists and conservation groups have launched a huge new artificial intelligence (AI) network to help protect the Amazon rainforest. The...

Scientists uncover Pounamu’s Toughest Secrets

Scientists have found that New Zealand pounamu is the toughest stone of its kind anywhere in the world, after running...

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A team from Finland has been crowned champion at the World Olive Picking Championship in Croatia, even though Finland doesn’t...

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How far did the Artemis II spacecraft travel around the Moon?

The Artemis II spacecraft traveled a whopping 694,481 miles around the Moon!

Find out more: Artemis Comes Home

What amazing thing can the PRIMA eye implant help people do?

The PRIMA eye implant can help some blind people regain parts of their vision!

Find out more: Tiny Eye Implant invented

What makes the galaxy NGC 4698 so special?

NGC 4698 spins in two directions and has a ring shape!

Find out more: Hubble Telescope spots a Topsy-Turvy Galaxy

What did scientists discover beneath Auckland?

Scientists found dozens of new faultlines under Auckland that they will study further.

Find out more: New Faultlines found under Auckland

What was the score of the All Whites vs. England match?

The All Whites lost to England 1-0 in their warm-up match.

Find out more: All Whites edged out by England

What record did Artemis II break during its mission?

Artemis II broke the Apollo 13 record for the farthest crewed spaceflight!

Find out more: Artemis II: A Moon Mission like no other

What age group is the New Zealand Government's new bill aimed at?

The bill aims to stop children under 16 from using social media apps!

Find out more: Govt plans to ban Social Media for Under-16s

What was the score of the Auckland FC game against Sydney FC?

Auckland FC won the game 1-0 with a goal from Sam Cosgrove!

Find out more: Auckland FC back on top with win

What speed did the SpaceX rocket part travel when it crashed into the Moon?

The SpaceX rocket part zoomed towards the Moon at about 5,400 miles per hour!

Find out more: SpaceX Rocket part crashes into the Moon

How many Tour de France titles has Tadej Pogacar won?

Tadej Pogacar has won five Tour de France titles, matching a record!

Find out more: Pogacar matches Tour de France Record

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What amazing speed can the Superman robot reach?

The Superman robot can run at a top speed of 45.6 km/h, faster than Usain Bolt!

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

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

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What is the Danube River's record low water level in Budapest?

In Budapest, the Danube River dropped to just 10 centimeters, breaking its previous record low of 33 centimeters from 2018!

Find out more: Low River levels cause Energy Fears in Europe

How many Rubik's cubes did Ishaan solve during his skydive?

Ishaan solved two Rubik's cubes while skydiving from 13,000 feet!

Find out more: Skydiver solves 2 rubik’s cubes in the air

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

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

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What is the name of the new crater discovered on the Moon?

The new crater on the Moon is called McGetchin, and it's super huge!

Find out more: Huge New Crater Spotted on the Moon

How much land did the fire burn near Queenstown?

The fire burned through about 390 hectares of land, which is about 390 rugby fields!

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contract An agreement between two parties. The coach decided not to renew his contract.

community A group of people living in the same area. He loved the strong community of fans.

challenge A difficult task or situation. He is ready for a new challenge.

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