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Man Folds 415 Paper Planes in One Hour

American record-breaker David Rush has set a new world record by folding 415 paper airplanes in just one hour, at...

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NASA Invites Everyone to Observe the Moon

NASA is holding International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, 19 September 2026, inviting people around the world to head...

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F1 Stars Racing to Wellington in 2027

Wellington will host its first-ever Race of Champions event, with motorsport superstars set to race inside Hnry Stadium, also known...

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Ancient feather found preserved in Dino Poo

Scientists have discovered a beautifully preserved feather hidden inside a piece of fossilised dinosaur poo, known as a coprolite, that...

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What is hantavirus and how is it usually spread?

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

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How long can a leopard seal grow?

Leopard seals can grow up to 3.5 meters long!

Find out more: Leopard Seal found in Lower Hutt

How long did Hayden Wilde take to complete the race?

Hayden Wilde completed the race in 3 hours, 50 minutes, and 51 seconds!

Find out more: Hayden Wilde Wins First World Triathlon Title

How many leatherback turtles were spotted near Tauranga?

Five rare leatherback turtles were spotted swimming near Mount Maunganui!

Find out more: 5 Rare Turtles near Tauranga

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Did you know Chris Wood is the captain of the All Whites?

Chris Wood will lead New Zealand's All Whites at the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

Find out more: Chris Wood to Captain All Whites at the World Cup

What unique feature did the 2026 Winter Olympics have at its opening ceremony?

The opening ceremony featured two Olympic cauldrons, one in Milan and another in Cortina!

Find out more: Winter Olympics Officially Open in Italy

How much untreated sewage was spilled into the sea each day?

About 70 million litres of untreated sewage were spilled into the sea every day!

Find out more: Sewage spill in Wellington

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What is special about the Artemis II mission?

The Artemis II mission will be the first time humans travel to the Moon in over 50 years!

Find out more: Artemis II Moon Mission delayed to March

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What makes online shopping feel like magic?

You can tap a screen and have items delivered to your door!

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What was special about the crowd at the final rugby match?

The match had the largest crowd ever for a rugby game in the U.S.!

Find out more: Springboks Beat All Blacks to Win Series

What amazing weight did David Liti lift to win gold?

David Liti lifted an incredible 223kg to win the gold medal!

Find out more: David Liti Claims Weightlifting Gold

Did you know Liam Lawson is stepping in for another driver?

Liam Lawson is racing for Red Bull because Isack Hadjar got hurt!

Find out more: Liam Lawson returns to Red Bull

How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?

New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!

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How far is Voyager 1 from Earth right now?

Voyager 1 is over five and a half times further from Earth than Neptune!

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What was the score of the match between Tottenham and Auckland FC?

Tottenham Hotspur won the match 2-0 against Auckland FC!

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