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New Cook Strait Ferries Named After Explorers

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Did You Know?

What did the goldfish Blub drive to set a world record?
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Blub drove a tiny car built by his owner, Thomas de Wolf, which responded to his movements in a water tank!
Find out more: Goldfish drives a car
How old was Charles Smith when he became a grandfather?
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Charles Smith was 91 years and 209 days old when his granddaughter was born!
Find out more: Oldest Grandad Record Set
What colour was the robot Lightning?
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The robot Lightning beat the human half-marathon world record by more than six minutes.
Find out more: Robot runs half-marathon record
Why are airfares rising in New Zealand right now?
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Airfares are rising because jet fuel prices have gone up due to the war in the Middle East.
Find out more: Airfares rise amid Fuel Costs
What special technology will be used in Australia's new traffic lights?
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Australia's new traffic lights will use artificial intelligence to manage traffic!
Find out more: AI Traffic Lights face first test
What happened during the SailGP race in Auckland?
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Two SailGP boats, Black Foils and France, collided at high speed!
Find out more: Black Foils collides with France
How long did David Rush balance a running chainsaw on his chin?
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David Rush balanced a running chainsaw on his chin for over four minutes!
Find out more: Chainsaw Chin Record Broken
What age group in Spain will be affected by the new social media ban?
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The new law in Spain will affect children under 16 years old.
Find out more: Spain becomes latest country to ban Social Media
What is special about the Artemis II mission?
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The Artemis II mission will be the first time humans travel to the Moon in over 50 years!
Find out more: Artemis II Moon Mission delayed to March
What makes the yellow-bellied sea snake special?
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The yellow-bellied sea snake is a protected species in New Zealand!
Find out more: Venomous Sea Snake found in BoP

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The NFL is funding youth flag football events, including national championships!
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What special event did King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrate during their visit to the US?
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What surprising thing happens to clouds on WASP-94A b every evening?
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The clouds made of rock dissolve every evening due to the heat!
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How many views did the robot dance get in three days?
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The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!
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What was special about Claudia Bunge's goal in the match?
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Why are people in Auckland buying petrol containers quickly?
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  • mascot A character that represents a team or event. Clyde the thistle is the mascot for the Commonwealth Games.
  • athlete A person who competes in sports. More than 3,000 athletes will compete in the Games.
  • event A planned occasion or activity. The Commonwealth Games is a big sports event.
    • Find the words in the article:Clyde returns for Glasgow Games

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