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What is the oldest whale fossil site ever discovered?
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The world's oldest whale fossil site is over five million years old and found deep in the Indian Ocean!
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What do you think makes tap water taste good?
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Manawatū's tap water was named the best in New Zealand for its great taste!
Find out more: Manawatū wins NZ’s best Tap Water title
What special technology will be used in Australia's new traffic lights?
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Australia's new traffic lights will use artificial intelligence to manage traffic!
Find out more: AI Traffic Lights face first test
What did the woman in Italy do with her winning lottery ticket?
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She accidentally threw it in the rubbish after thinking it was a loser!
Find out more: Winning Lottery Ticket saved from the Rubbish
What special color did the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest turn the city?
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The festival turned Vilnius bright pink as people celebrated cold beet soup!
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Which team beat the Suns 119–84 in one of the opening games?
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The Magic won their opening game against the Pistons by 11 points.
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What happens to recycling bins if people keep putting the wrong things in them?
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In Auckland and Christchurch, recycling bins can be taken away after three strikes for contamination!
Find out more: Recycling Rules catch out Kiwis
What famous railway was Nithe Station a part of during WWII?
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Nithe Station was part of the Death Railway, built during World War II.
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What did Tommy Caldwell learn from climbing the Dawn Wall?
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Tommy learned that success means continuing through challenges and adapting.
Find out more: El Capitan: The first man to climb the dawn wall. Part Two

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What exciting event is happening in New Zealand this week?
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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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How much tax did King Charles pay in 2024-25?
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King Charles paid £12.9 million in taxes during the 2024-25 year!
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What makes pounamu the toughest stone in the world?
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Pounamu is two to four times tougher than nephrite jade found elsewhere!
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Why do you think the beach banned umbrellas for some visitors?
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The beach banned umbrellas to keep everyone safe during emergencies.
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What amazing milestone did Sir David Attenborough recently celebrate?
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Sir David Attenborough just turned 100 years old!
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How long was Cookie Bear the face of Griffins biscuits?
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Cookie Bear was the face of Griffins biscuits for over 57 years!
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  • fossils Remains of plants or animals from long ago. Dinosaur fossils help us learn about their lives.
  • species A group of living things that are similar. Dogs and cats are different species of animals.
  • vertebrae The small bones that make up the backbone. Humans have vertebrae that protect our spinal cord.
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