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Pope Leo Leaves Hospital After Cancer Surgery

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The Silver Ferns have made a winning start to the Constellation Cup, beating Australia’s Diamonds 56-50 at Spark Arena in...

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What is the height of the world's smallest arcade machine?

The world's smallest arcade machine is just 2.4 cm tall!

Find out more: Tiny Arcade Machine breaks Record

What record did kicker Jason Myers set during the Super Bowl?

Kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record by making five field goals!

Find out more: Seahawks win Superbowl LX

What surprising place have residents found millipedes crawling into?

Residents have found millipedes in shoes, bags, and even beds!

Find out more: Wellington battles Millipede problem

How many runs did India win by in the T20 World Cup final?

India won the final by 96 runs, making it a big victory!

Find out more: India beat NZ to win T20 World Cup

How far did the missing cat travel from home?

The missing cat traveled an amazing 630 kilometers from her home!

Find out more: Missing Cat found 630km from home

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What cool things can Gemini 3.1 do in your browser?

Gemini 3.1 can help you plan trips and write emails without leaving your page!

Find out more: Google adds AI Helper to browsing

Why are people in South Westland worried about deer?

Wild deer numbers have grown very quickly, causing concerns for farmers and conservationists.

Find out more: South Westland Deer numbers rise

How old was Neville Sandiford when he became the oldest croquet player?

Neville Sandiford was 101 years and 262 days old when he earned the record!

Find out more: Kiwi named Oldest Croquet Player

How many wickets did Gus Atkinson take in the match?

Gus Atkinson took 5 wickets for England in the match!

Find out more: England beat Black Caps at Lord’s

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How tall will New Zealand's highest road bridge be?

The new bridge will be 65 meters tall, like a 20-story building!

Find out more: Work begins on NZ’s Highest-Ever Road Bridge

How big would the new White House ballroom be?

The proposed ballroom would cover about 8,400 square meters!

Find out more: Court blocks White House Ballroom work

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How much guacamole did the people of Tancítaro make?

They made nearly 15,000 pounds of guacamole in one giant bowl!

Find out more: Mexico smashes record for World’s Biggest Guacamole

How many kākāpō are being vaccinated against bird flu?

Around ninety kākāpō are being vaccinated to protect them from bird flu!

Find out more: Ninety Kākāpō to be vaccinated against Bird Flu

How long do you now have to use a gift card in New Zealand?

You now have at least three years to use gift cards in New Zealand!

Find out more: Gift Card rules change

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 is bird flu and why is it important for hens?

Bird flu is a disease that can make birds very sick, and farmers are keeping hens inside to protect them from it.

Find out more: Free-Range Hens Set for More Lockdowns

What color warning was given for heavy rain in Auckland?

Auckland was given an orange heavy rain warning, which means people should be careful and prepared for bad weather!

Find out more: Storm Warnings Across North Island

What was the highest temperature recorded in the UK during the hottest June day?

The highest temperature was 36.9°C in Wattisham, Suffolk!

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endangered At risk of becoming extinct or disappearing. The black robin is critically endangered.

conservation The protection of plants and animals and their habitats. Conservation efforts help save endangered species.

population A group of the same kind of living things in one area. The black robin population is growing slowly.

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