Did You Know?
How long did David Rush and Alex Gosch keep the balloons in the air?
They kept the balloons in the air for 16 minutes and 25 seconds!
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 year did New Zealand's first official television broadcast start?
New Zealand's first official television broadcast began on June 1, 1960.
What unexpected creature do the Minions summon for their movie?
The Minions accidentally summon Goomi, a cute green creature instead of a scary monster!
What can happen if a dog eats toxic algae?
Eating even a small piece of toxic algae can be very dangerous for dogs and might even kill them!
What historic achievement did Auckland FC accomplish in the A-League?
Auckland FC won the A-League championship in just their second season!
What record did the Project Hail Mary trailer break?
The trailer for Project Hail Mary set a record for the Highest Altitude IMAX Film Trailer, shown at 101,896 feet above Earth!
What do you think firefighters use to put out big fires?
Firefighters use special trucks and tools to put out big fires, like the one at Wellington Airport!
Did you know Chris Wood became the All Whites' all-time leader in appearances?
Chris Wood played his 89th game for the All Whites, making him the all-time leader!
Did You Know?
What is special about Cape Verde's World Cup achievement?
Cape Verde is the smallest country ever to reach the World Cup knockout round!
What did scientists discover beneath Auckland?
Scientists found dozens of new faultlines under Auckland that they will study further.
What quirky claim to fame does Marlborough have?
Marlborough is known for being a region with no permanent traffic lights!
What amazing thing can the PRIMA eye implant help people do?
The PRIMA eye implant can help some blind people regain parts of their vision!
What big energy upgrade is happening on Stewart Island?
Stewart Island is getting a solar farm to help save on electricity costs!
How long was the world's longest tiramisu made in London?
The world's longest tiramisu was 1,445 feet long!
What ancient tools did Māori navigators use to find New Zealand?
Māori navigators used stars, ocean currents, and winds to guide their waka hourua canoes across the Pacific Ocean.
How long has Beverly Hannett-Price been teaching?
Beverly Hannett-Price has been teaching for an amazing 67 years!
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 far away is the galaxy Messier 77 from Earth?
Messier 77 is a whopping 45 million light-years away from Earth!
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