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Huge wildfires hit Spain and France

More than 80,000 people have been forced to leave their homes as huge wildfires spread across parts of France and...

Huge Sinkhole closes Auckland Street

A large sinkhole has opened on Hackett Street in the central Auckland suburb of St Mary’s Bay, forcing the road...

Whales use Bubbles for better Sleep

Scientists have discovered that sperm whales use bubbles to help them sleep while floating upright in the ocean. The discovery...

Pogacar matches Tour de France Record

Tadej Pogacar has won his fifth Tour de France title, matching the record for the most victories in the famous...

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July 27, 2026

Trump hits New Zealand with new tariffs

July 26, 2026

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July 24, 2026

New Cook Strait Ferries Named After Explorers

July 23, 2026

Fairweather secures third medal

July 27, 2026

Swimmers win two bronze medals

July 26, 2026

Kiwi Swimmers Win New Zealand’s First Games Medals

July 25, 2026

Commonwealth Games open with royal surprise

July 25, 2026

India to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

November 27, 2025

10 Sports in the 2026 Commonwealth Games

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July 24, 2026

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July 27, 2026

Whales use Bubbles for better Sleep

July 27, 2026

T. Rex skeleton sells for record $85 Million

July 26, 2026

Pogacar matches Tour de France Record

July 27, 2026

Tottenham Beat Auckland FC in Friendly

July 26, 2026

Elijah Just nominated for FIFA Goal of the Tournament

July 22, 2026

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What did astronauts do during the air leak scare on the ISS?

The astronauts sheltered in a docked spacecraft to stay safe.

Find out more: ISS Astronauts return after leak scare

What is hypersonic speed?

Hypersonic speed is flying faster than five times the speed of sound!

Find out more: Rocket Lab tests Hypersonic Rocket

Who are some other famous athletes on the list with Portia Woodman-Wickliffe?

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe shares the list with stars like LeBron James and Lionel Messi!

Find out more: Woodman-Wickliffe: top 100 influential people in sport

What is acid rain and how does it affect the environment?

Acid rain is rain that contains harmful chemicals, which can damage plants and water supplies. It can make water more acidic and harm crops.

Find out more: Acid Rain falls in Vanuatu

What did NASA's spacecraft do to the asteroid Dimorphos?

NASA's spacecraft changed the path of the asteroid Dimorphos by crashing into it!

Find out more: Spacecraft pushes Asteroid off course

What are the gases that the new scheme is targeting?

The new scheme targets hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are powerful greenhouse gases.

Find out more: New scheme targets cooling gases

What special technology will be used in Australia's new traffic lights?

Australia's new traffic lights will use artificial intelligence to manage traffic!

Find out more: AI Traffic Lights face first test

What is special about the photographs taken by the Artemis II crew?

The Artemis II crew took amazing photos of Earth and the Moon, showing places never seen by humans before!

Find out more: Artemis Crew Near Moon

Who scored the try that gave the Black Ferns the lead?

The match was delayed for three hours because of lightning.

Find out more: Black Ferns fight back in Kansas

What was the score of the match between Tottenham and Auckland FC?

Tottenham Hotspur won the match 2-0 against Auckland FC!

Find out more: Tottenham Beat Auckland FC in Friendly

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Basketball Star breaks Shooting Records

July 23, 2026

Missing Cat found 630km from home

July 20, 2026

Teen passes Piano exam using only one hand

July 19, 2026

Missing Giraffe sparks Texas search

June 29, 2026

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June 25, 2026

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What exciting milestone did the Wellington Phoenix women achieve recently?

The Wellington Phoenix women reached the A-League Women’s grand final for the first time ever!

Find out more: Phoenix Women Make History With Grand Final Spot

If you could rename one place in New Zealand based on what it looks like, what would you call it?

Aotearoa even has an official board just for place names, and in 2024 it celebrated 100 years of official place naming. That means people have been carefully recording, checking, and protecting place names for a whole century.

Find out more: How Aotearoa got its Place Names

Did you know that New Zealand has its first rubber road made from recycled tyres?

The rubber road in Glentunnel used about 1,797 recycled tyres!

Find out more: New Zealand’s first rubber road

How many goals did Belgium score in their match against New Zealand?

Belgium scored a total of 5 goals in the match against New Zealand.

Find out more: All Whites knocked out after Belgium defeat

What is the purpose of the new satellites launched by Rocket Lab?

The new satellites are designed to test next-generation navigation technology for better services like autonomous vehicles and emergency services.

Find out more: Rocket Lab Launches Satellites from Hawkes Bay

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What six planets lined up in the night sky recently?

The six planets that lined up are Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune!

Find out more: Six Planets aligned

What record did Danni Wyatt-Hodge break during the match?

Danni Wyatt-Hodge became the tournament's leading run-scorer and set a record for most runs in a single Women's T20 World Cup!

Find out more: White Ferns knocked out by England

What high-tech tool is New Zealand Customs using to catch smugglers?

New Zealand Customs is using underwater drones to inspect ships for drugs!

Find out more: Customs install underwater drones to catch smugglers

What surprising thing happened to Hamish Elliott during the race?

Hamish Elliott fell out of his kayak into the river but still won the race!

Find out more: Elliott Wins Coast to Coast

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monarch A king or queen. The monarch of England is very famous.

environment The natural world around us. We should take care of the environment to protect animals.

entrepreneur A person who starts their own business. She is a young entrepreneur who sells handmade crafts.

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