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Would you eat plastic cookies?

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Ice legends launch new team skating event

British ice dance champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have launched a brand-new figure skating event at the very rink...

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...

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September 30, 2026

Colourful Wool Art Takes Over Christchurch

September 23, 2026

Robots being Built to Sign for Deaf Māori

September 22, 2026

Tiny Black Robin Named Bird of the Year 2026

September 22, 2026

Would you eat plastic cookies?

September 23, 2026

Hubble Telescope spots a Topsy-Turvy Galaxy

September 22, 2026

New Tiny Wild Cat Discovered In Bolivia

September 21, 2026

Ice legends launch new team skating event

September 23, 2026

Black Ferns thrash Scotland to stay unbeaten

September 22, 2026

Kiwi Runner Sam Tanner smashes NZ Mile record

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Did You Know?

What special event did Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges win a gold medal in?

Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges won gold in tandem cycling at the Commonwealth Games!

Find out more: New Zealand Pair Win Cycling Gold

What makes the yellow-bellied sea snake special?

The yellow-bellied sea snake is a protected species in New Zealand!

Find out more: Venomous Sea Snake found in BoP

Why do you think cats lick each other?

Cats lick each other to settle disagreements without fighting!

Find out more: Study explores why Cats lick each other

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 – 28st August 2026

What was the special felt-tip pen used for during the Apollo 11 mission?

The pen was used by Buzz Aldrin to fix a broken switch on their spacecraft, helping them return safely from the Moon!

Find out more: Astronaut’s Felt-Tip sold for $1.47 Million

How many times a year can dragon fruit be harvested in tropical countries?

The dragon fruit plants grown in the trial were less prickly, which made them easier for workers to handle.

Find out more: Dragon Fruit trialed in Northland

How many emergency calls did St John receive on its busiest day?

St John received a record 2,562 emergency calls in one day!

Find out more: St John faces record demand

What did officials warn about the 120-year-old dam in Hawaii?

Officials warned that the old dam could be in danger of failing due to heavy flooding.

Find out more: Hawaii Floods Force Evacuations

What special features do LEGO's Smart Bricks have?

LEGO's Smart Bricks can light up, make sounds, and react to movement!

Find out more: LEGO’s Smart Bricks arrive

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

Happiness Grows When You Practise It

July 12, 2026

Runaway Horse Leads Police Chase in the US

September 22, 2026

Family Sets World Record For Shared Birthday

September 21, 2026

Woman Wins Back World Record for Salt and Pepper

September 18, 2026

Man Folds 415 Paper Planes in One Hour

September 16, 2026

Could Poo help build Stronger Concrete?

September 15, 2026

Retired Firefighter Aims for World’s Biggest Sock Collection

September 2, 2026

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Find out more: World Cup Kicks off in Mexico

What impressive achievement did Aiden Markram reach during the match?

Aiden Markram scored a quick fifty in just 19 balls, the fastest for South Africa in the tournament!

Find out more: South Africa beat Black Caps

What was special about the All Whites' win against Chile?

It was the All Whites' first-ever victory over a South American team!

Find out more: All Whites crush Chile

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

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

What unusual event led to a police chase in Santa Fe?

A runaway horse escaped just before a parade, leading to a fun chase!

Find out more: Runaway Horse Leads Police Chase in the US

What time are the daily chimp talks at Wellington Zoo?

Akida is a little jealous because he is no longer the youngest chimp in the troop.

Find out more: Chimp born at Wellington Zoo

How much is the Triceratops fossil expected to sell for?

The Triceratops fossil named Trey is expected to sell for about five million dollars!

Find out more: Dinosaur Fossil Heads to Auction

Find out more: Record Votes Cast In Bird Of The Year

How long can Leatherback turtles grow?

Leatherback turtles can grow more than two meters long!

Find out more: Giant Sea Turtles return to nest in Panama

Vocabulary

orbit The path an object takes around another object in space. The Earth takes one year to orbit the Sun.

telescope A tool that helps us see faraway objects in space. Astronomers use telescopes to study stars and planets.

dim Not bright or hard to see. The dim light made it hard to read the book.

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