Did You Know?
How long do you now have to use a gift card in New Zealand?
You now have at least three years to use gift cards in New Zealand!
What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?
At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!
What special pizza is being offered in Hungary?
A pizzeria in Budapest is serving a pizza inspired by ancient Roman food!
What is the name of the boat Andrew Bedwell is using?
Andrew Bedwell's boat is called Big C, named for cancer research.
What did Tommy Caldwell learn from climbing the Dawn Wall?
Tommy learned that success means continuing through challenges and adapting.
Which team did Moana Pasifika beat in an exciting match at North Harbour Stadium?
Moana Pasifika won four of their five matches at North Harbour Stadium last year.
What important resource travels through the Strait of Hormuz?
About one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments go through the Strait of Hormuz!
What makes the newly discovered planet so special?
The new planet is larger than Jupiter and very dim, making it hard to see!
What type of bird was found with bird flu in New Zealand?
A brown skua was the first bird found with H5 bird flu in New Zealand!
Did You Know?
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What amazing time did Sabastian Sawe run the marathon in?
Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds!
What unusual ingredient did ancient Romans use for medicine?
Ancient Romans may have used human poo to treat infections!
How deep can a sinkhole be?
The sinkhole on Hackett Street is more than 1 meter deep in some places!
How many times have the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup?
The Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup four times!
What did astronauts do during the air leak scare on the ISS?
The astronauts sheltered in a docked spacecraft to stay safe.
What was the special felt-tip pen used for during the Apollo 11 mission?
The pen was used by Buzz Aldrin to fix a broken switch on their spacecraft, helping them return safely from the Moon!
What high-tech tool is New Zealand Customs using to catch smugglers?
New Zealand Customs is using underwater drones to inspect ships for drugs!
What rare bird did Harold spot in his backyard?
Harold spotted a kākārearea, New Zealand's rare native falcon!
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