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What do some kids spend their pocket money on?

Some kids spend their pocket money on lollies, toys, or games!

Find out more: Should kids get pocket money?

What toy helped the baby monkey Punch feel safe?

Punch the monkey was given a soft orangutan toy named Djungelskog to comfort him after being abandoned.

Find out more: Monkey named ‘Punch’ goes viral

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

What record did kicker Jason Myers set during the Super Bowl?

Kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record by making five field goals!

Find out more: Seahawks win Superbowl LX

What special aircraft is helping with the evacuation plans?

The New Zealand Air Force is using a Hercules aircraft for possible evacuations.

Find out more: Hercules prepares for Middle East Evacuation

What unique feature did the 2026 Winter Olympics have at its opening ceremony?

The opening ceremony featured two Olympic cauldrons, one in Milan and another in Cortina!

Find out more: Winter Olympics Officially Open in Italy

What is misconduct in public office?

Misconduct in public office happens when someone misuses their trusted position. It means they might have done something wrong while working for the public.

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What was New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history?

New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history is 183 runs!

Find out more: New Zealand Win T20 World Cup Opener

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Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds!

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thrilling Exciting and full of energy. The thrilling game kept everyone on the edge of their seats!

partnership A teamwork situation where two or more people work together. The two players had a great partnership, scoring lots of runs together.

unbeaten Not losing or being defeated. The players finished unbeaten, helping their team win the match.

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