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A truck carrying about 1 million bees crashed near Knoxville and caused a major road delay.
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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!
Find out more: Spain win World Cup Final
What is the name of the newly discovered dinosaur in the Sahara?
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The new dinosaur is called Spinosaurus mirabilis, and it lived nearly 100 million years ago!
Find out more: Giant Sahara Dinosaur Found
What record did the Project Hail Mary trailer break?
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The trailer for Project Hail Mary set a record for the Highest Altitude IMAX Film Trailer, shown at 101,896 feet above Earth!
Find out more: Hail Mary trailer stunt breaks records
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
What cool new food could be made with a 3D printer?
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Experts say we might eat 3D printed chocolate and even mashed potatoes!
Find out more: 3D printed chocolate bar made
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
What exciting performances can we expect at the FIFA 2026 opening ceremonies?
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The opening ceremonies will feature famous artists like Katy Perry and J Balvin!
Find out more: FIFA 2026 Opening Ceremonies announced
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What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?
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The tiny bat was named Mystacina nymphe, and it weighed only 8 to 10 grams!
Find out more: Ancient Bat Found in Otago

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What special trophy did Ryan Fox win at the British Open?
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Ryan Fox won the famous Claret Jug after his victory!
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How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?
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Find out more: Kiwifruit Harvest breaks Record
How old is Gertie the Chicken, the oldest living chicken?
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Find out more: Gertie the Chicken breaks record
What color does the Moon turn during a total lunar eclipse?
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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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How many sea lion pups were born last season in Dunedin?
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Last season, 38 sea lion pups were born along the Otago coast!
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What important agreements did New Zealand, Samoa, and Tonga sign during their meetings?
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They signed agreements to tackle crime and improve education together!
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What was the score of the Roosters' historic game?
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How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?
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The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!
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What unusual symbol did the Cockroach Janta Party choose?
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  • temperature How hot or cold something is. The temperature today is 25 degrees Celsius.
  • warning A message telling people to be careful. The weather warning said to expect heavy rain.
  • record The best or highest amount ever measured. This is the hottest June day on record.
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