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What cool new food could be made with a 3D printer?
Experts say we might eat 3D printed chocolate and even mashed potatoes!
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!
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 is a fatberg made of?
A fatberg is made of fats, oils, grease, and trash that shouldn't go down drains!
What special award did Hamish Kerr win at the Halberg Awards?
Hamish Kerr won the Supreme Halberg Award, New Zealand's top sports honor!
What special event happened for Daniel Hillier just before his big win?
Daniel Hillier got married earlier in the week before winning the New Zealand Open!
How old is the oldest competitive pool player in the world?
Maggie Kennedy is 98 years old and still plays pool competitively!
Who was chosen as the new head coach of the All Blacks?
Dave Rennie has been named the new head coach of the All Blacks!
How far did the Artemis II spacecraft travel around the Moon?
The Artemis II spacecraft traveled a whopping 694,481 miles around the Moon!
What special milestone did Jackson Ford celebrate during the game against Newcastle Knights?
Jackson Ford celebrated his 100th NRL game with a try and strong performance!

Vocabulary

  • century A score of 100 runs in cricket. Finn Allen scored a century with 100 runs!
  • unbeaten Not losing; still having a score without being out. He had an unbeaten score of 100 runs.
  • boundaries When the ball is hit out of the playing area, scoring runs. The players hit many boundaries during the match.