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Whakaari/White Island Puffs Out Volcanic Ash

Whakaari/White Island, a volcano off the coast of the Bay of Plenty, is gently giving off small amounts of volcanic...

New AI Network set up to protect the Amazon

Scientists and conservation groups have launched a huge new artificial intelligence (AI) network to help protect the Amazon rainforest. The...

Scientists uncover Pounamu’s Toughest Secrets

Scientists have found that New Zealand pounamu is the toughest stone of its kind anywhere in the world, after running...

Finland Wins World Olive Picking Title

A team from Finland has been crowned champion at the World Olive Picking Championship in Croatia, even though Finland doesn’t...

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Whakaari/White Island Puffs Out Volcanic Ash

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How many toes does the record-breaking cat Erebus have?

Erebus Anomaly has an amazing 29 toes!

Find out more: Cat sets record with 29 toes

What record did Sam Tanner break at the World Road Running Championships?

Sam Tanner broke the New Zealand mile record with a time of 3:56.01!

Find out more: Kiwi Runner Sam Tanner smashes NZ Mile record

What big decision did British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce?

Keir Starmer announced he will step down as Prime Minister!

Find out more: Starmer to step down as British PM

How many runs did Kane Williamson score in his cricket career?

Kane Williamson scored an amazing 19,346 runs in his career!

Find out more: Williamson retires from international cricket

What record did Finn Allen break during the T20 World Cup semi-final?

Finn Allen scored the fastest century ever in a T20 World Cup match, hitting 100 runs in just 33 balls!

Find out more: Black Caps into T20 final

What special ability do walking sharks have?

Walking sharks can use their fins to walk on the sea floor!

Find out more: New ‘Walking Shark’ found in Pacific

How many balloons did Andre Ortolf pop in 30 seconds?

Andre Ortolf popped 60 balloons in just 30 seconds!

Find out more: Plunger Pops Balloon World Record

What happened during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986?

The Chernobyl disaster was the world's worst nuclear accident, spreading radioactive material across Europe.

Find out more: Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster

What time does the Kiwis' match start in Sydney?

The Kiwis' match starts at 8:05 PM Sydney time!

Find out more: Kiwis kick off Rugby League World Cup today

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How big is the giant sinkhole in Indonesia?

The sinkhole is about three hectares, which is the size of four football pitches!

Find out more: Giant Sinkhole appears in Indonesia

What famous routine did Torvill and Dean perform to win Olympic gold?

Torvill and Dean won Olympic gold with their famous 'Bolero' routine!

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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

How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?

The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!

Find out more: Family breaks World Record with a slinky

What special rewards can you earn with the new Club+ programme?

With Club+, shoppers can earn 'Club+ Dollars' to spend at any Foodstuffs supermarket!

Find out more: Foodstuffs introduces new loyalty programme

Who is the new character in the Gruffalo book?

The new character is Granny Gruffalo, who joins the adventure!

Find out more: A new Gruffalo book is coming

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

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tariff A tax on goods brought into a country. The new tariff makes imported toys more expensive.

exports Goods sent to another country for sale. New Zealand's exports include kiwifruit and beef.

labour Work done by people, especially for pay. Some products are made using forced labour, which is unfair.

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