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Astronaut’s Felt-Tip sold for $1.47 Million

A felt-tip pen that helped save the famous Apollo 11 Moon mission sold for around NZ$1.47 million at Sotheby’s auction...

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Greyhound racing in New Zealand has come to an end after years of concerns about animal welfare. The final races...

All Blacks begin South Africa Tour

The All Blacks have arrived in South Africa for a challenging rugby tour that will include several matches against strong...

Roosters score huge NRL Victory, making history

The Sydney Roosters have made rugby league history after defeating the North Queensland Cowboys 82-12 in one of the biggest...

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What should residents in Christchurch do with their tap water?

Residents in Christchurch need to boil their tap water before using it for drinking and cooking because of bacteria found in the water supply.

Find out more: Christchurch urged to Boil Water

What special event happened with the Crusaders' horses recently?

The Crusaders' horses returned to the sidelines after being retired!

Find out more: Crusaders horses return

What surprising number of bacteria types were found on mouthguards?

Researchers found about 17 types of potentially harmful bacteria on mouthguards!

Find out more: Germs found on kids’ mouthguards

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

How much did Michelangelo's tiny foot sketch sell for?

The tiny foot sketch sold for an amazing $27.2 million!

Find out more: Foot Sketch sells for Millions

What is special about the newly discovered site near Bulford?

The site is about 5,000 years old, making it older than Stonehenge!

Find out more: Scientists may have found earlier Stonehenge

What new rule did FIFA announce for World Cup fans?

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into stadiums for safety reasons.

Find out more: FIFA bans refillable bottles

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

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

Find out more: Tottenham Beat Auckland FC in Friendly

How many KitKat bars were stolen in the heist?

A whopping 413,793 KitKat bars were stolen from a lorry!

Find out more: 12 Tonnes of KitKat Stolen

How many Olympic medals has Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won?

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won five Olympic medals, the most for any snowboarder!

Find out more: Zoi wins Olympic Silver

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

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

Find out more: Kiwifruit Harvest breaks Record

How many goals did Belgium score in their match against New Zealand?

Belgium scored a total of 5 goals in the match against New Zealand.

Find out more: All Whites knocked out after Belgium defeat

What interesting features does Pluto have that make it unique?

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Find out more: Should Pluto be a planet?

How many times a year can dragon fruit be harvested in tropical countries?

The dragon fruit plants grown in the trial were less prickly, which made them easier for workers to handle.

Find out more: Dragon Fruit trialed in Northland

What did scientists originally think the Pohlsepia mazonensis fossil was?

Scientists thought it was the world's oldest octopus, but it's actually a relative of the nautilus!

Find out more: World’s Oldest Octopus Fossil Rechecked

What do you think makes tap water taste good?

Manawatū's tap water was named the best in New Zealand for its great taste!

Find out more: Manawatū wins NZ’s best Tap Water title

What amazing thing did scientists do with butterflies in space?

Scientists hatched a butterfly in space for the first time ever!

Find out more: Butterflies hatch in Space

What special award did the New Zealand show win in New York?

The animated series 'Bigsies and Littles' won a Gold Tower at the New York Festivals TV and Film Awards!

Find out more: NZ Kids’ show wins big in New York

What ingredients are mixed with the horse meat before the pie is baked?

Pakuranga Bakery sold more than 100 lo'i hossi pies in one day.

Find out more: Horse Pies return to Bakery

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contest A competition where people or teams try to win. The singing contest had many talented performers.

trophy A prize given for winning a competition. The champion received a shiny trophy for their victory.

pop song A popular type of music that is catchy and fun. Her new pop song is playing on the radio everywhere.

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