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Did You Know?

How long did Sophie Woods take to complete the Via Alpina?
Sophie Woods completed the Via Alpina in 28 days, 17 hours, and 59 minutes!
What major title did Gordon Herbert win as a coach?
Gordon Herbert coached Germany to win the 2023 FIBA World Cup!
What amazing thing did scientists do with butterflies in space?
Scientists hatched a butterfly in space for the first time ever!
What medal did Luca Harrington win at the Winter Olympics?
Luca Harrington won a bronze medal in men's slopestyle skiing!
What amazing record did Sam Ruthe recently set?
Sam Ruthe set a new under-20 record in the 3000 metres, holding every under-20 running record from 800m to 5000m!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What was the score of the White Ferns in their first ODI?
The White Ferns scored 210 runs in their first ODI against England.
What did the woman in Italy do with her winning lottery ticket?
She accidentally threw it in the rubbish after thinking it was a loser!
What is one fun way to help you save money?
You can use the 24-hour rule to think before buying something!
What makes the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola different from other strains?
The Bundibugyo strain is harder to contain because there are no approved vaccines or treatments for it.

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What makes the yellow-bellied sea snake special?
The yellow-bellied sea snake is a protected species in New Zealand!
What did the goldfish Blub drive to set a world record?
Blub drove a tiny car built by his owner, Thomas de Wolf, which responded to his movements in a water tank!
What tasty treat is at the center of New Zealand and Australia's debate?
The sausage sizzle, a sausage in bread with onions, is the tasty treat sparking debate!
What exciting event will take place in New Zealand in 2027?
New Zealand will host its first-ever State of Origin rugby match at Eden Park!
What does the fees-free tertiary education scheme help students with?
The fees-free scheme helps students by paying their tuition fees for the final year of study.
How many tries did Ayesha Leti-I'iga score in the match?
Ayesha Leti-I'iga scored two tries for the Black Ferns!
Which part of Wellington helped keep the heavy rain falling over the same places?
Wellington got more than 70mm of rain in just one hour during the storm.
What exciting event helped the Sharks win their championship?
The Sharks won in overtime after a tied game, making it super thrilling!
What special mission is the HMNZS Canterbury on during its visit to Tokelau?
The HMNZS Canterbury is on a mission called Operation Calypso, which helps stop illegal fishing in the Pacific.

Vocabulary

  • determination The quality of being firm in purpose. Her determination helped her pass the piano exam.
  • modified Changed in some way. She played modified pieces for her exam.
  • distinction A special honor or achievement. She passed her exam with distinction!