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Players could get a red card for covering their mouths while talking to opponents!
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Kilauea has had 48 lava fountaining episodes since December 2024!
Find out more: Kilauea sets Lava Fountain record
How many complaints about bee droppings did the council receive?
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The Tauranga City Council received 34 complaints about bee droppings in two years!
Find out more: Council tackles Bee Poo Complaints
Why are airfares rising in New Zealand right now?
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Airfares are rising because jet fuel prices have gone up due to the war in the Middle East.
Find out more: Airfares rise amid Fuel Costs
What special machine helped Coronet Peak open early this season?
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A new $2 million snow-making machine helped Coronet Peak open weeks earlier than usual!
Find out more: Snow-making machine allows Coronet Peak to open
What age did Pauline Kana achieve her crowd-surfing record?
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Pauline Kana set the record at 99 years old, making her the oldest crowd surfer!
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How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?
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New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!
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What was the score of the Auckland FC game against Sydney FC?
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Auckland FC won the game 1-0 with a goal from Sam Cosgrove!
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What big change is happening to the NCEA qualification for students?
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The NCEA qualification will be replaced with a brand-new system!
Find out more: Big Changes for Schools in Budget 2026
How much money is the New Zealand Government spending to restore Tongariro National Park?
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The New Zealand Government is spending $3.5 million to restore Tongariro National Park after fires.
Find out more: Funds boost Tongariro Recovery

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What was the score of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina?
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Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina!
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How many KitKat bars were stolen in the heist?
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How old was Neville Sandiford when he became the oldest croquet player?
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How many goals did Messi score in the match against Austria?
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What unique dress code did this year's Met Gala have?
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What song did Bulgaria's Dara perform to win Eurovision?
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Dara won Eurovision with her catchy pop song called Bangaranga!
Find out more: Bulgaria wins Eurovision
Why do you think stolen chips tasted better in the study?
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