Did You Know?
How many views did the robot dance get in three days?
The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!
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 colour was the robot Lightning?
The robot Lightning beat the human half-marathon world record by more than six minutes.
What sneaky techniques do subscription services use to keep you paying?
Subscription services often use free trials and auto-renewals to keep charging you without you noticing!
How far has Jono already swum on his journey?
Jono has swum more than 545 kilometres on his journey!
How many KitKat bars were stolen in the heist?
A whopping 413,793 KitKat bars were stolen from a lorry!
How many episodes has The Simpsons reached?
The Simpsons has reached an amazing 800 episodes!
What special feature will the 2026 Commonwealth Games medals have?
The medals will include braille for the first time!
What amazing number of new ocean species were discovered in just one year?
Scientists found 1,121 new marine species in one year!
How many runs did Tawhid Hridoy score to help Bangladesh win?
Tawhid Hridoy scored an amazing 51 runs to lead Bangladesh to victory!
Did You Know?
What did scientists discover beneath Auckland?
Scientists found dozens of new faultlines under Auckland that they will study further.
What are Happy Tools in the Positive Mindset Challenge?
Happy Tools are simple techniques to help you feel better when you're having a tough day.
What percentage of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land?
About 33% of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land, which is important for protecting nature and culture.
What was the highest score made by a White Ferns player?
Brooke Halliday scored the highest for the White Ferns with 40 runs!
How old was the Major Oak tree when it died?
The Major Oak tree was about 1,200 years old when it died!
What year did rugby in New Zealand become professional?
Rugby in New Zealand became professional in 1995, allowing players to earn money for their sport!
What record did the Project Hail Mary trailer break?
The trailer for Project Hail Mary set a record for the Highest Altitude IMAX Film Trailer, shown at 101,896 feet above Earth!
What special activities can kids enjoy at the film festival?
Kids can join in games, win prizes, and watch fun films!
How many tries did Louis Bielle-Biarrey score in the match?
Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries in the exciting match!
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