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How do scientists learn about the Gilbert's potoroo's diet?
Scientists study the potoroo's poo to find out what it eats!
How long has Beverly Hannett-Price been teaching?
Beverly Hannett-Price has been teaching for an amazing 67 years!
What six planets lined up in the night sky recently?
The six planets that lined up are Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune!
How far did the Qantas plane fly in its record-breaking journey?
The Qantas plane flew an amazing 23,075 kilometers non-stop!
What fun activity might come to Christchurch's Cathedral Square?
An outdoor ice skating rink could be built in Cathedral Square!
What special pizza is being offered in Hungary?
A pizzeria in Budapest is serving a pizza inspired by ancient Roman food!
What type of weather is expected in New Zealand this week?
New Zealand is expecting strong winds, heavy rain, and even snow!
What exciting milestone did the Wellington Phoenix women achieve recently?
The Wellington Phoenix women reached the A-League Women’s grand final for the first time ever!
What did the US Supreme Court say about President Trump's tariffs?
The Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s tariffs were not allowed under the emergency law he used.
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.

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How many goals did Messi score in the match against Austria?
Messi scored two goals in the match against Austria, breaking the World Cup record!
What does the name 'Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia' mean?
It means 'The Long Wake of Te Rakihouia' and honors a historical figure.
How do rice seeds know when to sprout?
Rice seeds can hear the sound of rain and grow faster when they do! They sprout about 24% quicker when they hear raindrops.
What historic milestone did the Wellington Phoenix achieve this season?
The Wellington Phoenix reached the playoffs for the first time ever!
What new rule could lead to a red card at the World Cup?
Players could get a red card for covering their mouths while talking to opponents!
What amazing score did Ronnie O'Sullivan achieve in snooker history?
Ronnie O'Sullivan scored a record-breaking 153 in snooker!
How far did the missing cat travel from home?
The missing cat traveled an amazing 630 kilometers from her home!
Did you know that Raglan is hosting a big surfing event?
Raglan is hosting the first-ever combined men’s and women’s surfing event in New Zealand!

Vocabulary

  • arrested When someone is taken by police for questioning. The police arrested the suspect for stealing.
  • investigation A careful search to find out the truth about something. The detective started an investigation into the mystery.
  • confidential Something that is meant to be kept secret. The confidential documents were only for the manager's eyes.