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Tiny Bugs Named After Taylor Swift and Her Songs

Scientists in Australia have discovered four new species of tiny plant-feeding bugs and named them after pop star Taylor Swift...

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 11th September 2026

World Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 Attacks

This week marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks, one of the most significant events in recent history. The...

Spacecraft Reaches Mercury After Eight-Year Trip

A spacecraft has arrived at Mercury after travelling through space for eight years, closing in on the least-explored planet in...

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 11th September 2026

September 11, 2026

Stealth Fighter Jets land at NZ Airbase

September 10, 2026

First Toroa Chicks take flight at Taiaroa Head

September 9, 2026

Christchurch Café’s Coffee costs $100 a cup

September 8, 2026

Kiwi Kids Quiz – 11th September 2026

September 11, 2026

Tiny Bugs Named After Taylor Swift and Her Songs

September 13, 2026

World Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 Attacks

September 10, 2026

Spacecraft Reaches Mercury After Eight-Year Trip

September 10, 2026

New Zealand hosts first Oceania Handball Championship

September 10, 2026

Auckland to host 2028 Squash World Champs

September 9, 2026

Did You Know?

What did officials warn about the 120-year-old dam in Hawaii?

Officials warned that the old dam could be in danger of failing due to heavy flooding.

Find out more: Hawaii Floods Force Evacuations

What is the new T20 competition that New Zealand Cricket is planning?

New Zealand Cricket is planning the NZ20 franchise league to replace the Super Smash.

Find out more: NZ20 Franchise league chosen

What was the highest temperature recorded in the UK during the hottest June day?

The highest temperature was 36.9°C in Wattisham, Suffolk!

Find out more: UK Records hottest June Day

What cool feature could a car have for long trips?

A new car design includes a toilet that slides out from under a seat!

Find out more: Would you use a toilet in a car?

How many fans cheered for the Warriors during their season opener?

More than 24,000 fans cheered for the Warriors at their home game!

Find out more: Warriors win Season Opener

What tasty treat is at the center of New Zealand and Australia's debate?

The sausage sizzle, a sausage in bread with onions, is the tasty treat sparking debate!

Find out more: Did New Zealand invent the Sausage Sizzle?

Find out more: Andrew Webster resigns with Warriors

What unusual place did the kitten hide before being rescued?

The kitten was found hiding inside the engine bay of a digger!

Find out more: Rescued Kitten Joins US Building Crew

Find out more: World Cup Kicks off in Mexico

What special celebration did Norway's football team do after their win?

Norway's football team celebrated with a Viking row after beating Senegal!

Find out more: Norway celebrates with Viking Row

Happiness Grows When You Practise It

July 12, 2026

Retired Firefighter Aims for World’s Biggest Sock Collection

September 2, 2026

Swiss Gardener Grows Record-Breaking Chilli

September 1, 2026

World’s oldest competitive skateboarder

August 31, 2026

Rescued Kitten Joins US Building Crew

August 30, 2026

Bear caught on camera stealing fire gear

August 27, 2026

Alcaraz and Rybakina win Australian Open

February 2, 2026

Max Verstappen told off for using bad language

September 25, 2024

Government to launch AI called Gov-GPT

September 26, 2024

Bunnings adds Facial Recognition

March 9, 2026

Google adds AI Helper to browsing

April 27, 2026

THIS or THAT

Which one is your favourite? Cast your vote - then check the results.

Young Author, 11, Publishes Sci-Fi Book

September 8, 2026

A Robot That Learns Like A Child

September 7, 2026

Asteroid narrowly are going to miss Earth!

May 23, 2026

You are invited to a warm and happy Whānau dinner

May 23, 2026

Did You Know?

How long is Renu Dhariyal's hair?

Renu Dhariyal's hair measures an amazing 2.6924 meters long!

Find out more: Woman sets Record with long hair

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

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

Find out more: Wellington Library reopens

What did the woman in Italy do with her winning lottery ticket?

She accidentally threw it in the rubbish after thinking it was a loser!

Find out more: Winning Lottery Ticket saved from the Rubbish

Find out more: Andrew Webster resigns with Warriors

What special milestone did Jackson Ford celebrate during the game against Newcastle Knights?

Jackson Ford celebrated his 100th NRL game with a try and strong performance!

Find out more: Warriors win big

If you could rename one place in New Zealand based on what it looks like, what would you call it?

Aotearoa even has an official board just for place names, and in 2024 it celebrated 100 years of official place naming. That means people have been carefully recording, checking, and protecting place names for a whole century.

Find out more: How Aotearoa got its Place Names

What historic milestone did the Wellington Phoenix achieve this season?

The Wellington Phoenix reached the playoffs for the first time ever!

Find out more: Wellington Phoenix lose Grand Final

Find out more: Sydnee Andrews Makes History With Judo Gold

What new name did Apple Maps give Lake Ontario in the US?

Apple Maps changed Lake Ontario's name to Lake America for users in the US!

Find out more: Apple Maps Changes Lake Ontario Name

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

Vocabulary

quiz A game or test to see what you know. We took a quiz in class about animals.

news Information about what is happening in the world. I read the news to learn about local events.

together With other people, not alone. We worked together to finish the project.

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