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How much did the kākāko population increase since 2022?
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The kākāko population increased by 61 percent since 2022!
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Which part of Wellington helped keep the heavy rain falling over the same places?
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Wellington got more than 70mm of rain in just one hour during the storm.
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What special event did King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrate during their visit to the US?
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They celebrated 250 years of American independence during their trip!
Find out more: King Charles visits US
How far did the Qantas plane fly in its record-breaking journey?
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The Qantas plane flew an amazing 23,075 kilometers non-stop!
Find out more: Qantas plane flies for 24 Hours Straight
What type of weather is expected in New Zealand this week?
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New Zealand is expecting strong winds, heavy rain, and even snow!
Find out more: Wild Weather Warnings for Aotearoa
What color warning was given for heavy rain in Auckland?
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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 tasty treat is at the center of New Zealand and Australia's debate?
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The sausage sizzle, a sausage in bread with onions, is the tasty treat sparking debate!
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How long did Sophie Woods take to complete the Via Alpina?
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Sophie Woods completed the Via Alpina in 28 days, 17 hours, and 59 minutes!
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Which famous footballers are being celebrated in the new Lego sets?
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What major event happened when Ethel was just two years old?
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Ethel was only two years old when the Titanic sank in 1912!
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How tall will New Zealand's highest road bridge be?
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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
What is the Danube River's record low water level in Budapest?
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In Budapest, the Danube River dropped to just 10 centimeters, breaking its previous record low of 33 centimeters from 2018!
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What famous railway was Nithe Station a part of during WWII?
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What is special about the Rangatira spider's size?
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The Rangatira spider is one of New Zealand's largest spiders, with females weighing up to five grams!
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What amazing record did Sam Ruthe recently set?
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Sam Ruthe set a new under-20 record in the 3000 metres, holding every under-20 running record from 800m to 5000m!
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What surprising place have residents found millipedes crawling into?
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Residents have found millipedes in shoes, bags, and even beds!
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Vocabulary

  • collectible An item that people like to collect. Ooshies are collectible figures from Disney movies.
  • craze A popular activity or trend that many people enjoy. The Ooshies craze is exciting for kids everywhere!
  • economy The way people trade or sell things. The Ooshies trading economy helps kids swap their figures.
    • Find the words in the article:Ooshies craze spreads across Aotearoa

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