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Did You Know?

What special phrase inspired the celebration of Star Wars Day?
Star Wars Day is celebrated on May 4th because it sounds like 'May the Force be with you!'
What exciting event will Auckland host in 2028?
Auckland will host the PSA Squash World Championships in February 2028!
How many eggs do Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay in a year?
Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay only one egg a year!
How long did David Rush and Alex Gosch keep the balloons in the air?
They kept the balloons in the air for 16 minutes and 25 seconds!
What exciting comeback did the All Blacks make in their match against South Africa?
The All Blacks scored 21 points in a row after being behind at halftime!
How do sharks help scientists predict hurricanes?
Sharks carry sensors that collect ocean data to improve hurricane predictions!
What amazing thing can the PRIMA eye implant help people do?
The PRIMA eye implant can help some blind people regain parts of their vision!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!

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What special mission are the astronauts on?
The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!
What are the four phases of New Zealand's National Fuel Plan?
New Zealand's National Fuel Plan has four phases to manage fuel shortages, starting with no restrictions.
How long can a leopard seal grow?
Leopard seals can grow up to 3.5 meters long!
How many jobs could be affected by Heinz Wattie's plan?
Heinz Wattie's plan could affect about 350 jobs across New Zealand!
How long did David Rush and Alex Gosch keep the balloons in the air?
They kept the balloons in the air for 16 minutes and 25 seconds!
How old is Jonathan the Tortoise, the world's oldest land animal?
Jonathan the Tortoise is 194 years old and still going strong!
How old is Fancy, the oldest living horse?
Fancy is 37 years and 329 days old!
How long did Sophie Woods take to complete the Via Alpina?
Sophie Woods completed the Via Alpina in 28 days, 17 hours, and 59 minutes!

Vocabulary

  • confectionery Candy or sweets that are made in a factory. Horners Confectionery makes lollies for Air New Zealand.
  • recipe A set of instructions for making food or candy. Dhiru had to recreate the original lolly recipe.
  • flavour The taste of something, like sweet or sour. The white lolly is the most popular flavour.