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Did You Know?

What was the score of the final match between the Black Ferns and Australia?

The Black Ferns won the match with a score of 22-21!

Find out more: Black Ferns win sevens series

How much money is the Government spending to improve education?

$131 million is being spent to improve reading, writing, and maths in schools!

Find out more: $131M improvement to education announced

What unusual event led to a police chase in Santa Fe?

A runaway horse escaped just before a parade, leading to a fun chase!

Find out more: Runaway Horse Leads Police Chase in the US

What ice cream did the shop owner find that is almost 30 years old?

The shop owner found a Magnum Ego ice cream from 1998!

Find out more: Shop Owner Finds Decades-Old Ice Cream in Freezer

What is special about the Rangatira spider's size?

The Rangatira spider is one of New Zealand's largest spiders, with females weighing up to five grams!

Find out more: Giant New Zealand Spider could return home

What was the score of the White Ferns in their first ODI?

The White Ferns scored 210 runs in their first ODI against England.

Find out more: White Ferns fight hard in ODI Series

How many emergency calls did St John receive on its busiest day?

St John received a record 2,562 emergency calls in one day!

Find out more: St John faces record demand

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 – 7th August 2026

What are Happy Tools in the Positive Mindset Challenge?

Happy Tools are simple techniques to help you feel better when you're having a tough day.

Find out more: What is the Positive Mindset Challenge?

What is the oldest whale fossil site ever discovered?

The world's oldest whale fossil site is over five million years old and found deep in the Indian Ocean!

Find out more: Ancient Whale Fossils found deep undersea

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Find out more: Kākāpō Parrot Population Hits 75-Year High

Find out more: Family Sets World Record For Shared Birthday

What clever invention did the Nobel Prize-winning scientists create?

They invented a way to control brain cells using light, like a remote!

Find out more: Scientists Win Nobel Prize for Brain ‘Light Switches’

What makes the F-35A Lightning II jets special?

The F-35A Lightning II jets are called 'fifth-generation' fighters because they are some of the most advanced planes in the world, designed to be hard to spot on radar!

Find out more: Stealth Fighter Jets land at NZ Airbase

What unusual ingredient is used to make bird's nest soup?

Bird's nest soup is made from nests made of bird saliva!

Find out more: Milli’s Top Five: The World’s Weirdest Foods

How many tries did George Bell score in the final?

George Bell scored two tries in just five minutes during the final!

Find out more: Canterbury Fight Back to Win NPC Final

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 far is Voyager 1 from Earth right now?

Voyager 1 is over five and a half times further from Earth than Neptune!

Find out more: Voyager 1 nears huge space milestone

How many athletes participated in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?

Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations took part in the Games!

Find out more: Glascow Games End With Closing Ceremony

What major event happened to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recently?

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a leadership challenge from MP Chris Penk!

Find out more: Christopher Luxon survives Leadership Challenge

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