Did You Know?
What could the proposed law in New Zealand change about welfare decisions?
The proposed law could allow automated systems to help make decisions about people's benefits.
What was the main classroom tool 100 years ago?
The main classroom tool was the blackboard, used by teachers to write lessons.
How much money can eligible Olympic athletes receive from the new grant?
Eligible Olympic athletes can receive US$10,000, which is about NZ$17,000!
How tall are the robots helping with baggage at Haneda airport?
The robots stand 130 centimeters tall, which is about the height of a small child!
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 makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?
The Starship rocket is designed to be fully reusable, which means it can be launched multiple times without needing to be rebuilt!
How tall were the waves that hit Wellington's coast?
The waves reached an incredible height of 11 meters!
What surprising number of bacteria types were found on mouthguards?
Researchers found about 17 types of potentially harmful bacteria on mouthguards!
How long was Dawa Sherpa missing on Mount Everest?
Dawa Sherpa was missing for six days before being found alive!
Did You Know?
What song did Bulgaria's Dara perform to win Eurovision?
Dara won Eurovision with her catchy pop song called Bangaranga!
What special celebration does PokéPark Kanto mark?
PokéPark Kanto celebrates 30 years of Pokémon since it began!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
Why do horses yawn when they see each other yawn?
Horses yawn to build social bonds with each other, just like humans!
What are the gases that the new scheme is targeting?
The new scheme targets hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are powerful greenhouse gases.
What type of whale stranded on St Heliers Beach?
A rare Shepherd's beaked whale was found stranded on the beach!
What is the name of the newly discovered dinosaur in the Sahara?
The new dinosaur is called Spinosaurus mirabilis, and it lived nearly 100 million years ago!
What type of bird was found sick with bird flu in Australia?
A northern giant petrel was found sick with bird flu in Australia!
What was the score of the White Ferns in their first ODI?
The White Ferns scored 210 runs in their first ODI against England.
How many times has the Whangārei bridge lifted for boats since it opened?
The Whangārei bridge has lifted more than 25,000 times for boats!
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