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Wahs Express flies fans north

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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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Find out more: You are invited to a warm and happy Whānau dinner

What colors are seen in the aurora australis?

The aurora australis lights up the sky with beautiful purple and green colors!

Find out more: Southern Lights Shine Bright

What year was Kemp House built?

Kemp House was built between 1821 and 1822, making it 204 years old!

Find out more: Oldest house in NZ gets a new roof

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 – 4th September 2026

Who was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement in New Zealand?

Dame Te Atairangikaahu was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement, uniting Māori tribes for 40 years!

Find out more: Women who changed Aotearoa

How many times have the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup?

The Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup four times!

Find out more: All Blacks begin South Africa Tour

How many tries did the All Blacks score in their match against the Sharks?

The All Blacks scored a total of eight tries during the match!

Find out more: All Blacks storm 54–0 win over Sharks

Why do some sneakers cost $20 while others cost $200?

The price of sneakers can vary based on materials, labor, and brand reputation!

Find out more: Why do things cost different amounts?

Why were the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 races cancelled in April?

The races were cancelled due to safety concerns from conflicts in the Middle East.

Find out more: April Formula 1 races cancelled

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What makes the comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS special?

It's a long-period comet that takes about 170,000 years to orbit the Sun!

Find out more: Rare comet lights up NZ

How many years had it been since the Silver Ferns last won gold?

The Silver Ferns won their first gold medal in 16 years!

Find out more: Silver Ferns Win First Gold In 16 Years

What caused a major road delay?

A truck carrying about 1 million bees crashed near Knoxville and caused a major road delay.

Find out more: Million Bees cause Highway chaos

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 – 22nd May 2026

In what year did Earth Day become a global event?

More than a billion people now take part in Earth Day events around the world.

Find out more: What is Earth Day?

What quirky claim to fame does Marlborough have?

Marlborough is known for being a region with no permanent traffic lights!

Find out more: Marlborough could get its first Traffic Lights

What can happen if a dog eats toxic algae?

Eating even a small piece of toxic algae can be very dangerous for dogs and might even kill them!

Find out more: Toxic algae warnings in rivers

What special time of year did the rescue flight take place in Antarctica?

The rescue flight happened just before months of winter darkness in Antarctica!

Find out more: Antarctica Rescue Flight Beats Darkness

What new rule could lead to a red card at the World Cup?

Players could get a red card for covering their mouths while talking to opponents!

Find out more: New rules for Football World Cup

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

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celebrate To do something special for a happy reason. We celebrate birthdays with parties and cake.

community A group of people living in the same area. Our community comes together for fun events.

tournament A series of games or matches to find a winner. The soccer tournament had teams from all over the country.

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