Did You Know?
What percentage of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land?
About 33% of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land, which is important for protecting nature and culture.
How much do some families spend on school uniforms each year?
Some families spend over $1,000 on school uniforms each year!
What is the oldest whale fossil site ever discovered?
The world's oldest whale fossil site is over five million years old and found deep in the Indian Ocean!
Which team did Moana Pasifika beat in an exciting match at North Harbour Stadium?
Moana Pasifika won four of their five matches at North Harbour Stadium last year.
What colour was the robot Lightning?
The robot Lightning beat the human half-marathon world record by more than six minutes.
What is special about the Rangatira spider's size?
The Rangatira spider is one of New Zealand's largest spiders, with females weighing up to five grams!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?
New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!
What time are the daily chimp talks at Wellington Zoo?
Akida is a little jealous because he is no longer the youngest chimp in the troop.
Did You Know?
What cool new food could be made with a 3D printer?
Experts say we might eat 3D printed chocolate and even mashed potatoes!
What was special about Claudia Bunge's goal in the match?
Claudia Bunge scored her second international goal during the game!
How many people signed petitions asking for a fireworks ban?
More than 93,000 people signed petitions asking for a fireworks ban!
What special milestone did Jackson Ford celebrate during the game against Newcastle Knights?
Jackson Ford celebrated his 100th NRL game with a try and strong performance!
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!
What is the theme of Samoan Language Week this year?
This year's theme is based on a Samoan proverb about blessings from mountains.
How much did the T. rex skeleton Gus sell for?
Gus, the T. rex skeleton, sold for a record-breaking NZ$85.7 million!
What color warning was given for heavy rain in Auckland?
Auckland was given an orange heavy rain warning, which means people should be careful and prepared for bad weather!
What surprising comeback did Moana Pasifika make in their final match?
Moana Pasifika came back from 14-0 down to win 21-19!
What is the purpose of the new satellites launched by Rocket Lab?
The new satellites are designed to test next-generation navigation technology for better services like autonomous vehicles and emergency services.
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