Did You Know?
How long was the world's longest tiramisu made in London?
The world's longest tiramisu was 1,445 feet long!
What is special about the color of the new octopus species?
The new octopus species has a bright blue color, which is very rare in nature!
What are the names of the new qualifications replacing NCEA?
The new qualifications are called the New Zealand Certificate of Education (NZCE) and the New Zealand Advanced Certificate of Education (NZACE).
What exciting event helped Auckland FC stay in the A-League?
Auckland FC won a thrilling penalty shootout against Melbourne City!
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!
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!
Which team beat the Suns 119–84 in one of the opening games?
The Magic won their opening game against the Pistons by 11 points.
How many episodes has The Simpsons reached?
The Simpsons has reached an amazing 800 episodes!
What was the main classroom tool 100 years ago?
The main classroom tool was the blackboard, used by teachers to write lessons.
What special technology helped spot a polar bear family in Canada?
The technology called 'bear-dar' uses radar and cameras to spot polar bears!
Did You Know?
What unusual discovery was made on the beach in South Wales?
More than 400 Victorian shoes washed up on a beach in South Wales!
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.
What animal is missing from a Texas ranch?
A giraffe named Gracie has been missing for nearly two weeks!
What special day marks the beginning of Lent?
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which falls on February 18, 2026.
What funny thing did Tampa International Airport say about pyjamas?
Tampa International Airport joked about banning pyjamas but later said it was just for fun!
How many runs did Kane Williamson score in his cricket career?
Kane Williamson scored an amazing 19,346 runs in his career!
What happens to your money when inflation rises?
When inflation rises, your money can buy less than before, like needing more points in a game to buy the same snack!
What city will the All Whites play their first World Cup match in?
The All Whites will play their first World Cup match in Los Angeles against Iran!
What age did Pauline Kana achieve her crowd-surfing record?
Pauline Kana set the record at 99 years old, making her the oldest crowd surfer!
How long has Rakiura been without a full-time doctor?
Rakiura hasn't had a full-time doctor for over 10 years!
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