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Wahs Express flies fans north

Air New Zealand is launching a special “Wahs Express” flight to take 160 South Island Warriors supporters from Christchurch to...

Auckland to host 2028 Squash World Champs

Auckland will host the PSA Squash World Championships in February 2028, the New Zealand Government announced this week, just months...

First Toroa Chicks take flight at Taiaroa Head

The first toroa, or royal albatross, chicks of the season have taken flight from Pukekura/Taiaroa Head near Dunedin. This awesome...

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Cook Islander crowned Miss World Oceania

September 8, 2026

UN votes to change World Map

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What surprising place have residents found millipedes crawling into?

Residents have found millipedes in shoes, bags, and even beds!

Find out more: Wellington battles Millipede problem

Did you know how many tries Fehi Fineanganofo scored this season?

Fehi Fineanganofo scored 17 tries this season, setting a record!

Find out more: New All Blacks squad announced

Which team did Moana Pasifika beat in an exciting match at North Harbour Stadium?

Moana Pasifika won four of their five matches at North Harbour Stadium last year.

Find out more: Moana Pasifika announce closure

What special pizza is being offered in Hungary?

A pizzeria in Budapest is serving a pizza inspired by ancient Roman food!

Find out more: ‘Time-travel ‘ pizza offered in Hungary

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How many hectares did the 1080 operation cover on Stewart Island / Rakiura?

The pukunui population grew from 105 birds to 160 birds, which was the largest increase in 32 years of recovery work.

Find out more: Pukunui numbers rise on Rakiura

What interesting features does Pluto have that make it unique?

Pluto has mountains, valleys, plains, craters, and glaciers, making it very interesting!

Find out more: Should Pluto be a planet?

What is the Dawn Wall known for?

The Dawn Wall is considered one of the hardest climbs on Earth because it has very few places to hold on.

Find out more: El Capitan: The first man to climb the dawn wall

How do sharks help scientists predict hurricanes?

Sharks carry sensors that collect ocean data to improve hurricane predictions!

Find out more: Sharks help scientists study Hurricanes

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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 mission are the astronauts on?

The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!

Find out more: Crew-12 heads to ISS

What special milestone did Jackson Ford celebrate during the game against Newcastle Knights?

Jackson Ford celebrated his 100th NRL game with a try and strong performance!

Find out more: Warriors win big

What amazing trick did Ben Richards perform during his final run?

Ben Richards wowed everyone by doing a perfect 360 spin while skiing!

Find out more: Richards wins Ski World Title

What special aircraft is helping with the evacuation plans?

The New Zealand Air Force is using a Hercules aircraft for possible evacuations.

Find out more: Hercules prepares for Middle East Evacuation

Find out more: Waiwera Hot Springs Set to Reopen by 2028

What age group is the New Zealand Government's new bill aimed at?

The bill aims to stop children under 16 from using social media apps!

Find out more: Govt plans to ban Social Media for Under-16s

How long were ships unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz?

Ships were unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz for 110 days before the agreement.

Find out more: Ships return to Hormuz Strait

What are the Van Allen belts and why are they important?

The Van Allen belts are huge rings of radiation that protect Earth from harmful solar wind and cosmic radiation.

Find out more: Nasa Probe falls to Earth

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

Vocabulary

bronze A type of medal awarded for third place. She won a bronze medal in the race.

visibility How well you can see something. The fog made visibility very low.

confident Feeling sure about yourself and your abilities. He felt confident before his big performance.

Find the words in the article:Luca Harrington wins Bronze

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