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What surprising comeback did Moana Pasifika make in their final match?
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Moana Pasifika came back from 14-0 down to win 21-19!
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What do you get when you spend $30 at Woolworths?
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You can receive a Disney Ooshie when you spend $30 at Woolworths!
Find out more: Ooshies craze spreads across Aotearoa
What is the world’s largest census counting?
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India's census is counting over a billion people to learn about their lives!
Find out more: India begins huge Census
What percentage of people trust RNZ according to the 2026 report?
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57 percent of people trust RNZ, making it New Zealand's most trusted news brand!
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What makes Yosemite's firefall look like molten lava?
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The firefall looks like molten lava when sunlight hits the flowing water at just the right angle.
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What funny thing did a bear do at a fire station?
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A bear named Smokey stole a bag of firefighting gear from a fire station in Colorado!
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What amazing score did Ronnie O'Sullivan achieve in snooker history?
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Ronnie O'Sullivan scored a record-breaking 153 in snooker!
Find out more: O’Sullivan Makes Snooker History
What special feature helps the coffee frog be recognized?
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The coffee frog has a see-through throat that inflates when it calls!
Find out more: Tiny Coffee Frog discovered in Costa Rica
What amazing way do young spiders travel to new places?
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Young spiders travel by releasing silk threads into the air and using the wind to float away!
Find out more: Spider Silk covers North Island Towns

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What important role does Glenariffe Stream play for salmon?
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What special achievement did Adam Hall reach at the Paralympics?
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What type of whale stranded on St Heliers Beach?
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How far did the humpback whale swim to break the record?
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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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Did you know that Raglan is hosting a big surfing event?
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What unique dress code did this year's Met Gala have?
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What surprising thing happens to clouds on WASP-94A b every evening?
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The clouds made of rock dissolve every evening due to the heat!
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Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?
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