Did You Know?
What special image appears on the new Lord of the Rings coin?
The coin reveals the Eye of Sauron when light hits it just right!
What record did kicker Jason Myers set during the Super Bowl?
Kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record by making five field goals!
What special activities can kids enjoy at the film festival?
Kids can join in games, win prizes, and watch fun films!
What was the highest score made by a White Ferns player?
Brooke Halliday scored the highest for the White Ferns with 40 runs!
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!
What historic achievement did Auckland FC accomplish in the A-League?
Auckland FC won the A-League championship in just their second season!
What amazing thing did the robot Ace do?
The robot Ace beat professional table tennis players at their own game!
How many hectares did the 1080 operation cover on Stewart Island / Rakiura?
The pukunui population grew from 105 birds to 160 birds, which was the largest increase in 32 years of recovery work.
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 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.
Did You Know?
What is special about the Swiss bus service called Line 0?
Line 0 is a free bus with no set route or timetable, encouraging passengers to enjoy the journey and connect with others.
How many lollies does Horners make for Air New Zealand each year?
Horners makes about 22 million lollies for Air New Zealand every year!
What is the special net called that the crew uses to collect ocean samples?
The crew uses a special net called a mantra trawl to collect samples from the ocean surface.
Did you know that some penguins might get vaccinated?
In Australia, thousands of little penguins are being vaccinated against bird flu to protect them!
What is agroecology and why is it important?
Agroecology is a farming method that works with nature to protect the environment and keep soils healthy.
What six planets lined up in the night sky recently?
The six planets that lined up are Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune!
What was Tom Blundell's amazing score in the match?
Tom Blundell scored a fantastic 186 runs, his best ever!
What surprising thing happens to clouds on WASP-94A b every evening?
The clouds made of rock dissolve every evening due to the heat!
What is the name of Team New Zealand's new racing yacht?
The new racing yacht is called Taihoro, and it's been upgraded for the next America’s Cup!
What happened to all the phones in Riverton?
Every phone in Riverton mysteriously disappeared one morning!
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