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Black Ferns thrash Scotland to stay unbeaten

The Black Ferns have crushed Scotland 66-14 in Edinburgh, keeping their perfect record alive in the WXV Global Series. New...

Runaway Horse Leads Police Chase in the US

A horse gave police in Santa Fe, in the United States, quite the workout after it escaped just before a...

Hubble Telescope spots a Topsy-Turvy Galaxy

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a strange, mixed-up galaxy that is spinning in two different directions at once. The...

Kiwi Runner Sam Tanner smashes NZ Mile record

New Zealand runner Sam Tanner has broken the national road mile record at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen,...

Robots being Built to Sign for Deaf Māori

September 22, 2026

Tiny Black Robin Named Bird of the Year 2026

September 22, 2026

Record Votes Cast In Bird Of The Year

September 21, 2026

Hubble Telescope spots a Topsy-Turvy Galaxy

September 22, 2026

New Tiny Wild Cat Discovered In Bolivia

September 21, 2026

Huge New Crater Spotted on the Moon

September 18, 2026

Black Ferns thrash Scotland to stay unbeaten

September 22, 2026

Kiwi Runner Sam Tanner smashes NZ Mile record

September 22, 2026

Warriors’ Season Ends With Loss To Knights

September 21, 2026

Did You Know?

What unusual behavior is a parakeet displaying in Scotland?

The parakeet has been pecking at cars, causing damage!

Find out more: Parakeet damages cars in Scotland

What exciting moment helped the Highlanders win the game?

Cam Millar kicked a long-range penalty goal in the last minutes to win!

Find out more: Highlanders beat Crusaders in Opener

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 special technology helped spot a polar bear family in Canada?

The technology called 'bear-dar' uses radar and cameras to spot polar bears!

Find out more: ‘Bear-dar’ spots Polar Bear family

What exciting city is hosting the NRL season opener this Sunday?

The NRL season opener is happening in Las Vegas!

Find out more: NRL Season opener this Sunday

What unusual reason caused schools to close in Japan?

A bear was roaming the streets, which made schools close for safety!

Find out more: Bear causes School Closures in Japan

What did the couple find hidden in their ceiling?

The couple found $232,440 in cash hidden in their ceiling!

Find out more: Couple find $232k in Ceiling

What special moment did LeBron and Bronny achieve in the NBA?

LeBron James made history by assisting his son Bronny in a game, marking the first father-son assist in NBA history!

Find out more: LeBron Sets NBA First

What did scientists discover beneath Auckland?

Scientists found dozens of new faultlines under Auckland that they will study further.

Find out more: New Faultlines found under Auckland

Find out more: Fairweather secures third medal

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What did King Harald V love to do in his free time?

King Harald V loved sailing and even competed in the Olympics!

Find out more: Norway’s King Harald V Dies Aged 89

What famous railway was Nithe Station a part of during WWII?

Nithe Station was part of the Death Railway, built during World War II.

Find out more: Sunken WWII Railway Station rises in Thailand

What special anniversary is the UFC fight celebrating?

The UFC fight is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States!

Find out more: UFC Fight at White House sparks debate

How long will the total solar eclipse last in Dunedin?

The total solar eclipse in Dunedin will last for almost three minutes!

Find out more: Dunedin prepares for Solar Eclipse in 2028

What surprising thing happens to clouds on WASP-94A b every evening?

The clouds made of rock dissolve every evening due to the heat!

Find out more: Webb Telescope Finds a new Planet

What is hantavirus and how is it usually spread?

Hantavirus is usually spread by breathing in dust from infected rodent droppings.

Find out more: Hantavirus Cruise Ship heads to Spain

How much is the Triceratops fossil expected to sell for?

The Triceratops fossil named Trey is expected to sell for about five million dollars!

Find out more: Dinosaur Fossil Heads to Auction

What amazing trick did Ben Richards perform during his final run?

Ben Richards wowed everyone by doing a perfect 360 spin while skiing!

Find out more: Richards wins Ski World Title

Find out more: Tiny Bugs Named After Taylor Swift and Her Songs

What did the police do when they found the seal pup?

The police contacted the Department of Conservation for advice and safely returned the seal pup to its natural home.

Find out more: Seal Pup rescued in South Auckland

Vocabulary

victory Winning a game or race. Winning the race was a big victory for McLaughlin.

emotional Having strong feelings. Dixon felt emotional when he thought about leaving his team.

career A job or profession someone does for a long time. Dixon had a long career in IndyCar racing.

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