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Did You Know?

What is the most commonly misspelled word in America?
The word 'bougie' tops the list of misspelled words in America!
How tall were the waves that hit Wellington's coast?
The waves reached an incredible height of 11 meters!
What amazing number of new ocean species were discovered in just one year?
Scientists found 1,121 new marine species in one year!
What unusual symbol did the Cockroach Janta Party choose?
The Cockroach Janta Party chose a cockroach as its symbol because it represents survival, just like many young Indians feel they need to survive tough times.
What position did the Warriors finish in the NRL regular season?
The Warriors finished in second place in the NRL regular season!
What happened to all the phones in Riverton?
Every phone in Riverton mysteriously disappeared one morning!
What surprising thing happened to Hamish Elliott during the race?
Hamish Elliott fell out of his kayak into the river but still won the race!
How many New Zealanders were recognized in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list?
One hundred and seventy-eight New Zealanders were honored for their service!
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How many T-shirts did David Rush put on in one minute?
David Rush set a record by putting on 32 T-shirts in just 60 seconds!
How many sea lion pups were born last season in Dunedin?
Last season, 38 sea lion pups were born along the Otago coast!
What important role did Ayatollah Khamenei have in Iran?
Ayatollah Khamenei was Iran's Supreme Leader for nearly 40 years, making key decisions.
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What exciting event is happening for young flag football players in New Zealand?
The NFL is funding youth flag football events, including national championships!
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!
How did the Black Sticks win their match against the USA?
The Black Sticks won by scoring all their penalty shootout attempts and making key saves!
What do you think the biggest salad in the world was made of?
The biggest salad ever made weighed over 4,000 pounds and included 52 ingredients!
What ancient insect was named after a famous race car driver?
A newly discovered ancient wasp species was named Gwesped Piastrii after Oscar Piastri!
What exciting thing did Connor Esterhuizen do in the final match?
Connor Esterhuizen scored 75 runs in just 33 balls, helping South Africa win!

Vocabulary

  • cultivars Different plant varieties that are specially grown for certain qualities. The researchers tested three new cultivars of dragon fruit in Northland.
  • Yield The amount of fruit or crop that a plant produces. The scientists hope the tunnel houses will increase the yield of dragon fruit.
  • proactive Taking action early to prepare for future changes or problems. The researchers are being proactive by testing new crops for a changing climate.