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What percentage of people trust RNZ according to the 2026 report?
57 percent of people trust RNZ, making it New Zealand's most trusted news brand!
How many times do healthy adults fart on average each day?
Healthy adults fart about 32 times a day on average!
What unusual task did the digger operator do at the competition?
Steven George used his excavator to slice a pizza!
How many new astronauts did NASA announce?
NASA announced 10 new astronauts who may travel to the Moon or Mars!
How many times a year can dragon fruit be harvested in tropical countries?
The dragon fruit plants grown in the trial were less prickly, which made them easier for workers to handle.
What important role did Ayatollah Khamenei have in Iran?
Ayatollah Khamenei was Iran's Supreme Leader for nearly 40 years, making key decisions.
What unusual discovery was made on the beach in South Wales?
More than 400 Victorian shoes washed up on a beach in South Wales!
How many KitKat bars were stolen in the heist?
A whopping 413,793 KitKat bars were stolen from a lorry!
What is a fatberg made of?
A fatberg is made of fats, oils, grease, and trash that shouldn't go down drains!
How much money is the New Zealand Government spending to restore Tongariro National Park?
The New Zealand Government is spending $3.5 million to restore Tongariro National Park after fires.

Vocabulary

  • yacht A large boat used for racing or pleasure. They sailed their yacht across the beautiful lake.
  • cockpit The area where the crew controls the boat. The sailor sat in the cockpit, ready to steer.
  • foils Special wings on a boat that help it lift out of the water. The foils made the yacht glide smoothly over the waves.