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Who are some other famous athletes on the list with Portia Woodman-Wickliffe?
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe shares the list with stars like LeBron James and Lionel Messi!
What makes the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola different from other strains?
The Bundibugyo strain is harder to contain because there are no approved vaccines or treatments for it.
What colors are seen in the aurora australis?
The aurora australis lights up the sky with beautiful purple and green colors!
What special agreement did New Zealand and Singapore sign?
New Zealand and Singapore signed a fuel and food agreement to keep supplies flowing, even during crises.
How long is Renu Dhariyal's hair?
Renu Dhariyal's hair measures an amazing 2.6924 meters long!
How much money is the New Zealand Government investing in cycle trail repairs?
The New Zealand Government is investing over $800,000 to repair cycle trails!
What special technology will be used in Australia's new traffic lights?
Australia's new traffic lights will use artificial intelligence to manage traffic!
What kinds of products can you find at Fieldays?
At Fieldays, you can find cool products like drones, solar panels, and even steak knives!
What is the special name for clouds that look rainbow-colored?
The special name for these colorful clouds is cloud iridescence!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!

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Which part of Wellington helped keep the heavy rain falling over the same places?
Wellington got more than 70mm of rain in just one hour during the storm.
What exciting event helped Auckland FC stay in the A-League?
Auckland FC won a thrilling penalty shootout against Melbourne City!
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 did New Zealand Rugby do for Moana Pasifika players?
New Zealand Rugby is paying the wages of Moana Pasifika players after the team faced financial troubles.
How old is Gertie the Chicken, the oldest living chicken?
Gertie is 15 years and 100 days old, making her the oldest living chicken in the world!
Who was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement in New Zealand?
Dame Te Atairangikaahu was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement, uniting Māori tribes for 40 years!
What interesting features does Pluto have that make it unique?
Pluto has mountains, valleys, plains, craters, and glaciers, making it very interesting!
What new rules did the Academy announce for the Oscars?
The Academy announced that AI tools won't automatically help or hurt a film's chances for nominations.
What unique activity do people do at the Bloco da Lama celebration?
At Bloco da Lama, people cover themselves in mud and have fun!
What was the score of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina?
Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina!

Vocabulary

  • artefacts Objects made by people, often from the past. Researchers found artefacts like iron spikes at the station.
  • reservoir A large water storage area, often for drinking or irrigation. The reservoir was drained to reveal the hidden station.
  • maintenance Work done to keep something in good condition. The reservoir needed maintenance before it could be filled again.