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New Photos Show Sun’s Surface Up Close

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No Crocs Allowed, Court Tells Minister

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SpaceX Rocket part crashes into the Moon

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What exciting performances can we expect at the FIFA 2026 opening ceremonies?

The opening ceremonies will feature famous artists like Katy Perry and J Balvin!

Find out more: FIFA 2026 Opening Ceremonies announced

What unusual task did the digger operator do at the competition?

Steven George used his excavator to slice a pizza!

Find out more: Digger pizza-slicing competition

Find out more: New Photos Show Sun’s Surface Up Close

How many balloons did Andre Ortolf pop in 30 seconds?

Andre Ortolf popped 60 balloons in just 30 seconds!

Find out more: Plunger Pops Balloon World Record

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

What is a fun way to learn about news stories?

You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!

Find out more: Kiwi Kids Quiz – Term 2 Super Quiz 2026

What percentage of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land?

About 33% of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land, which is important for protecting nature and culture.

Find out more: Opinion Piece: More than land on a map

How fast did the New Zealand rowers finish their race?

The New Zealand rowers finished their race in 6 minutes and 26.86 seconds!

Find out more: New Zealand Rowers win two Medals

What cool new food could be made with a 3D printer?

Experts say we might eat 3D printed chocolate and even mashed potatoes!

Find out more: 3D printed chocolate bar made

What age did Pauline Kana achieve her crowd-surfing record?

Pauline Kana set the record at 99 years old, making her the oldest crowd surfer!

Find out more: Granny sets Crowd-Surfing record

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How many runs did Kane Williamson score in his cricket career?

Kane Williamson scored an amazing 19,346 runs in his career!

Find out more: Williamson retires from international cricket

What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?

At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!

Find out more: Boston’s St. Patrick’s Parade

What is a common Kiwi habit that might surprise visitors?

Many Kiwis love to walk around without shoes, even in shops!

Find out more: Classic Kiwi Culture

What special effects company from New Zealand won a BAFTA award?

Wētā FX won a BAFTA for visual effects for Avatar: Fire and Ash!

Find out more: NZ wins two BAFTAs

What is the length of the newly discovered coral colony?

The coral colony discovered by Sophie and Jan is about 111 meters long, which is similar to a Premier League football pitch!

Find out more: Mum and Daughter discover record coral colony

How many goals did Messi score in the match against Austria?

Messi scored two goals in the match against Austria, breaking the World Cup record!

Find out more: Messi breaks World Cup Record

Did you know the Wellington Phoenix scored three goals in their last match?

Yes! They scored three goals to win 3-1 against Sydney FC.

Find out more: Phoenix Close to Finals

What is the name of Team New Zealand's new racing yacht?

The new racing yacht is called Taihoro, and it's been upgraded for the next America’s Cup!

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Did you know how many tries Fehi Fineanganofo scored this season?

Fehi Fineanganofo scored 17 tries this season, setting a record!

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honour A special recognition or award. Winning the trophy was a great honour for her.

athlete A person who competes in sports. The athlete trained hard for the big race.

foundation An organization that supports a cause. The foundation helps kids play sports.

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