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Colourful Wool Art Takes Over Christchurch

Christchurch’s Cathedral Square has been turned into a giant outdoor gallery of wool art, after the city’s yarn bombing festival...

Black Ferns thrash Scotland to stay unbeaten

The Black Ferns have crushed Scotland 66-14 in Edinburgh, keeping their perfect record alive in the WXV Global Series. New...

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Colourful Wool Art Takes Over Christchurch

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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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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 is the name of the giant trout statue in Gore?

The giant trout statue in Gore is getting an official name through a fun competition!

Find out more: Naming Gore’s Giant Trout

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

How far has Jono already swum on his journey?

Jono has swum more than 545 kilometres on his journey!

Find out more: Jono Swims the North Island Coast

Find out more: Kiwi Swimmers Win New Zealand’s First Games Medals

Find out more: Haaland Shaves Off His Famous Long Hair

What amazing records did robots break at the World Humanoid Robot Games?

A robot broke Usain Bolt's sprint record by running 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, and another robot jumped 2.88 meters from a standstill, beating the human record!

Find out more: Robots Beat Human Sprint and Jump Records

How far did Tori Moorby throw the javelin to win silver?

Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!

Find out more: Moorby Wins Silver in Javelin

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What record did the Project Hail Mary trailer break?

The trailer for Project Hail Mary set a record for the Highest Altitude IMAX Film Trailer, shown at 101,896 feet above Earth!

Find out more: Hail Mary trailer stunt breaks records

What did scientists originally think the Pohlsepia mazonensis fossil was?

Scientists thought it was the world's oldest octopus, but it's actually a relative of the nautilus!

Find out more: World’s Oldest Octopus Fossil Rechecked

What special phrase inspired the celebration of Star Wars Day?

Star Wars Day is celebrated on May 4th because it sounds like 'May the Force be with you!'

Find out more: Star Wars Fans Celebrate May Fourth

What special technology helped spot a polar bear family in Canada?

The technology called 'bear-dar' uses radar and cameras to spot polar bears!

Find out more: ‘Bear-dar’ spots Polar Bear family

What special award did Wētā FX win for their work?

Wētā FX won an Emmy Award for their amazing visual effects in Stranger Things!

Find out more: Wellington’s Wētā FX wins Emmy award

What was the score of the match that led to the coach's resignation?

The Wellington Phoenix lost 5-0 to Auckland FC, which was a tough defeat.

Find out more: Wellington Phoenix coach resigns

How long is Renu Dhariyal's hair?

Renu Dhariyal's hair measures an amazing 2.6924 meters long!

Find out more: Woman sets Record with long hair

How long can a leopard seal grow?

Leopard seals can grow up to 3.5 meters long!

Find out more: Leopard Seal found in Lower Hutt

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

How old is Gertie the Chicken, the oldest living chicken?

Gertie is 15 years and 100 days old, making her the oldest living chicken in the world!

Find out more: Gertie the Chicken breaks record

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aurora A natural light display in the sky. The aurora australis is seen in the southern hemisphere.

solar Related to the Sun. Solar storms can create beautiful light shows.

atmosphere The layer of gases surrounding Earth. The atmosphere helps create the colors of the aurora.

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