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What unusual task did the digger operator do at the competition?
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Steven George used his excavator to slice a pizza!
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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!
Find out more: Kiwi Kids Quiz – 14th August 2026
What was the score of the Auckland FC game against Sydney FC?
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Auckland FC won the game 1-0 with a goal from Sam Cosgrove!
Find out more: Auckland FC back on top with win
How many people had to leave their homes due to the wildfires?
Answer
More than 80,000 people had to leave their homes because of the wildfires in Spain and France.
Find out more: Huge wildfires hit Spain and France
What major event was happening when the security scare occurred?
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The security scare happened during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Find out more: Dinner Event stopped after Security Scare
Why do you think cats lick each other?
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Cats lick each other to settle disagreements without fighting!
Find out more: Study explores why Cats lick each other
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What special feature does the new Tesla Roadster have?
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The new Tesla Roadster can briefly fly through the air using tiny rocket engines!
Find out more: Tesla Unveils Car that can Fly Short Hops
What did scientists discover about the ancient giant shark fossils?
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Scientists found a new species of giant shark that lived 115 million years ago!
Find out more: Giant Shark fossils surprise scientists
How many teams are participating in the AIMS Games rugby sevens?
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Fifty-nine teams are playing in the AIMS Games rugby sevens!
Find out more: AIMS Games Rugby Sevens Kicks Off At Blake Park

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What is Koru Circle designed to let top members do?
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Air New Zealand is adding a new top tier called Koru Black for its most frequent travellers.
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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 was the highest temperature recorded in New Zealand this winter?
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What exciting event are the Black Foils returning to?
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Which WNBA team drafted Charlisse Leger-Walker?
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Charlisse Leger-Walker became the youngest player to play for New Zealand’s senior women’s team when she was just 16 years old.
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What was special about Bangladesh's cricket victory over Australia?
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Bangladesh won their first-ever test match in Australia, which is a huge achievement!
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What new rule is Jetstar introducing for carry-on luggage?
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Jetstar will charge extra for larger carry-on suitcases starting next February!
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  • evacuation Leaving a place for safety. The evacuation order told people to leave their homes.
  • debris Pieces of something broken or destroyed. There was debris on the roads after the storm.
  • mandatory Something that must be done. The mandatory evacuation order kept everyone safe.
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