Did You Know?
What did the woman in Italy do with her winning lottery ticket?
She accidentally threw it in the rubbish after thinking it was a loser!
How long was Cookie Bear the face of Griffins biscuits?
Cookie Bear was the face of Griffins biscuits for over 57 years!
How far did Tori Moorby throw the javelin to win silver?
Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!
What special title did Jinny Lu win at the dog competition?
Jinny Lu, a rescue pug, won the title of the World’s Ugliest Dog!
What song did Bulgaria's Dara perform to win Eurovision?
Dara won Eurovision with her catchy pop song called Bangaranga!
What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?
The tiny bat was named Mystacina nymphe, and it weighed only 8 to 10 grams!
What rare bird did Harold spot in his backyard?
Harold spotted a kākārearea, New Zealand's rare native falcon!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What is hantavirus and how is it usually spread?
Hantavirus is usually spread by breathing in dust from infected rodent droppings.
Did You Know?
How much untreated sewage was spilled into the sea each day?
About 70 million litres of untreated sewage were spilled into the sea every day!
What special trophy did Ryan Fox win at the British Open?
Ryan Fox won the famous Claret Jug after his victory!
How many tries did Louis Bielle-Biarrey score in the match?
Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries in the exciting match!
What quirky claim to fame does Marlborough have?
Marlborough is known for being a region with no permanent traffic lights!
What can help your brain think more creatively?
When you feel calm and happy, your brain can think more clearly and creatively.
What special eggs were flown from Nelson to Christchurch?
The rare kākāriki karaka eggs were flown to help save the species!
How many fans cheered for the Warriors during their season opener?
More than 24,000 fans cheered for the Warriors at their home game!
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