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Did You Know?

What is special about the photographs taken by the Artemis II crew?
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The Artemis II crew took amazing photos of Earth and the Moon, showing places never seen by humans before!
Find out more: Artemis Crew Near Moon
What special features do LEGO's Smart Bricks have?
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LEGO's Smart Bricks can light up, make sounds, and react to movement!
Find out more: LEGO’s Smart Bricks arrive
What amazing thing did scientists do with butterflies in space?
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Scientists hatched a butterfly in space for the first time ever!
Find out more: Butterflies hatch in Space
What are the three official languages being discussed in New Zealand?
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New Zealand is debating making English an official language along with te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language!
Find out more: English official language bill debated
How do satellites help scientists study New Zealand's coastline?
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Satellites provide detailed images that show changes in coastal waters, helping scientists understand the impact of climate change.
Find out more: Satellites help scientists watch New Zealand’s coast
What was the score of the Warriors vs. Broncos game?
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The Warriors won the game with a score of 42-12!
Find out more: Warriors beat Broncos in Magic Round
How many galaxies are shown on the new universe map?
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The new universe map shows nearly 800,000 galaxies!
Find out more: Scientists reveal huge universe map
What was the score of the match between Tottenham and Auckland FC?
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Tottenham Hotspur won the match 2-0 against Auckland FC!
Find out more: Tottenham Beat Auckland FC in Friendly
How many eggs can a female wētāpunga lay at once?
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A female wētāpunga can lay between 100 and 300 eggs at a time!
Find out more: Giant Wētā numbers get a Big Boost
What did astronauts do during the air leak scare on the ISS?
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The astronauts sheltered in a docked spacecraft to stay safe.
Find out more: ISS Astronauts return after leak scare

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Did You Know?

What is a common Kiwi habit that might surprise visitors?
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Many Kiwis love to walk around without shoes, even in shops!
Find out more: Classic Kiwi Culture
What exciting event took place in Auckland with big splashes and jumps?
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The Z Manu World Champs featured amazing splash-making competitions for all ages!
Find out more: Manu Champions crowned in Auckland.
What special feature does Doyul's robot have that helps it learn?
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Doyul's robot learns from its experiences, just like a child does!
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What exciting milestone did the Wellington Phoenix women achieve recently?
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The Wellington Phoenix women reached the A-League Women’s grand final for the first time ever!
Find out more: Phoenix Women Make History With Grand Final Spot
How much did the kākāko population increase since 2022?
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The kākāko population increased by 61 percent since 2022!
Find out more: Kōkako numbers soar after baby boom
What do you think makes tap water taste good?
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Manawatū's tap water was named the best in New Zealand for its great taste!
Find out more: Manawatū wins NZ’s best Tap Water title
What surprising number of bacteria types were found on mouthguards?
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Researchers found about 17 types of potentially harmful bacteria on mouthguards!
Find out more: Germs found on kids’ mouthguards
What special title did Jinny Lu win at the dog competition?
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Jinny Lu, a rescue pug, won the title of the World’s Ugliest Dog!
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What important role does Glenariffe Stream play for salmon?
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Glenariffe Stream is a key spawning area for salmon, helping them lay eggs.
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What was special about Kiribati's football win?
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Kiribati won its first-ever football title in a big tournament!
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  • facial recognition A technology that identifies people by their faces. Facial recognition can help find missing persons.
  • threatening Something that makes people feel unsafe or scared. A threatening situation can make someone feel worried.
  • watchlist A list of people to keep an eye on. The store has a watchlist for known troublemakers.
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