Did You Know?
What six planets lined up in the night sky recently?
The six planets that lined up are Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune!
How much did the kākāko population increase since 2022?
The kākāko population increased by 61 percent since 2022!
What did Prime Minister Luxon and Prime Minister Albanese joke about?
They joked about their countries having a bit of cheekiness in their relationship!
What is the name of the newly discovered dinosaur in the Sahara?
The new dinosaur is called Spinosaurus mirabilis, and it lived nearly 100 million years ago!
What special week celebrates the Māori language in New Zealand?
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, or Māori Language Week, celebrates the Māori language each year!
How many eggs do Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay in a year?
Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay only one egg a year!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
How many practice drills were held for the new rail tunnels?
There were 15 practice drills held to prepare for emergencies in the new rail tunnels.
Did You Know?
What do you think the cow was thinking during the chase?
The cow calmly dodged police officers trying to catch it, making the chase funny!
What makes the Enhanced Games different from the Olympics?
In the Enhanced Games, athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs that are usually banned in other sports.
How many athletes participated in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations took part in the Games!
What high-tech tool is New Zealand Customs using to catch smugglers?
New Zealand Customs is using underwater drones to inspect ships for drugs!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
Why are people in South Westland worried about deer?
Wild deer numbers have grown very quickly, causing concerns for farmers and conservationists.
What record did Spider-Man: Brand New Day break at the box office?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day had the second-biggest opening weekend ever, earning about NZ$1.6 billion!
What did Milo believe about things that can be built?
Milo believed that if something could be built, it could fly!
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