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Did You Know?

How many tries did Louis Bielle-Biarrey score in the match?
Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries in the exciting match!
What special mission is the HMNZS Canterbury on during its visit to Tokelau?
The HMNZS Canterbury is on a mission called Operation Calypso, which helps stop illegal fishing in the Pacific.
What happens when a cricket match is washed out?
When a cricket match is washed out, it means heavy rain stops the game before it can start, and both teams get one point each!
How many runs did Tawhid Hridoy score to help Bangladesh win?
Tawhid Hridoy scored an amazing 51 runs to lead Bangladesh to victory!
How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?
New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!
What was the biggest comeback in State of Origin history?
New South Wales came back from 18 points down to win 22-20!
What unusual ingredient did ancient Romans use for medicine?
Ancient Romans may have used human poo to treat infections!
What type of whale stranded on St Heliers Beach?
A rare Shepherd's beaked whale was found stranded on the beach!
What major dairy brands are changing ownership?
Fonterra is selling its brands, including Mainland and Anchor, to Lactalis.

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What is the name of the newly discovered dinosaur in the Sahara?
The new dinosaur is called Spinosaurus mirabilis, and it lived nearly 100 million years ago!
What did Milo believe about things that can be built?
Milo believed that if something could be built, it could fly!
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!
What exciting event helped the Sharks win their championship?
The Sharks won in overtime after a tied game, making it super thrilling!
What natural climate driver is expected to affect New Zealand's weather?
El Niño is a natural climate driver that can cause hotter and drier weather in New Zealand.
What record did Daxton Hunter break?
Daxton Hunter broke the record for the fastest hopscotch course in under 50 seconds!
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!
What colour was the robot Lightning?
The robot Lightning beat the human half-marathon world record by more than six minutes.
What special award has Elijah Just been nominated for?
Elijah Just has been nominated for the FIFA Goal of the Tournament award!

Vocabulary

  • mission A special task or job to achieve something. The mission to the Moon will last 10 days.
  • launch To send something into the air or space. The rocket will launch from Kennedy Space Center.
  • engineers People who design and build things, like rockets. The engineers fixed the problems before the launch.