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What special milestone did the young shore plover achieve on Pitt Island?
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The young shore plover is the first to leave its nest on Pitt Island in 150 years!
Find out more: Rare Bird returns to Pitt Island
What is the wingspan of the Antonov AN-124?
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The Antonov AN-124 has a wingspan of 73.3 meters, about the length of two Olympic swimming pools side by side!
Find out more: World’s Biggest Cargo Plane Lands in Auckland
What high-tech tool is New Zealand Customs using to catch smugglers?
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New Zealand Customs is using underwater drones to inspect ships for drugs!
Find out more: Customs install underwater drones to catch smugglers
What is the special name for clouds that look rainbow-colored?
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The special name for these colorful clouds is cloud iridescence!
Find out more: Rainbow Clouds light up the Sky
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Find out more: Clareburt wins gold
What is the theme of Samoan Language Week this year?
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This year's theme is based on a Samoan proverb about blessings from mountains.
Find out more: Samoan Language Week begins
How many planets have scientists found that could support alien life?
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Scientists have discovered 45 planets that might be good for alien life!
Find out more: 45 planets that could support aliens
What is the height of the world's smallest arcade machine?
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The world's smallest arcade machine is just 2.4 cm tall!
Find out more: Tiny Arcade Machine breaks Record
How did the Black Sticks win their match against the USA?
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The Black Sticks won by scoring all their penalty shootout attempts and making key saves!
Find out more: Black Sticks reach Nations Cup final
What magnitude was the earthquake that hit the southern Philippines?
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The earthquake was a powerful 7.8 magnitude!
Find out more: Strong Earthquake hits Southern Philippines

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What happens when a cricket match is washed out?
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When a cricket match is washed out, it means heavy rain stops the game before it can start, and both teams get one point each!
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What special tradition happens when a new prime minister is appointed?
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When a new prime minister is appointed, they meet the King in a ceremony called 'kissing hands'!
Find out more: Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister
How far did Tori Moorby throw the javelin to win silver?
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Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!
Find out more: Moorby Wins Silver in Javelin
How many runs did New Zealand score in their match against Ireland?
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New Zealand scored 140 runs in their thrilling match against Ireland!
Find out more: White Ferns win Last-Ball Thriller
What new rules did the Academy announce for the Oscars?
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The Academy announced that AI tools won't automatically help or hurt a film's chances for nominations.
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What special effects company from New Zealand won a BAFTA award?
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Wētā FX won a BAFTA for visual effects for Avatar: Fire and Ash!
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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
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What makes the yellow-bellied sea snake special?
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The yellow-bellied sea snake is a protected species in New Zealand!
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How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?
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The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!
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  • sketch A quick drawing or outline of something. She made a sketch of her dog before painting it.
  • auction A public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder. He bought a rare coin at the auction.
  • infrared A type of light that we can't see but can be used to see hidden things. The infrared camera showed us the heat from the animals.
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