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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 medal did Luca Harrington win at the Winter Olympics?
Luca Harrington won a bronze medal in men's slopestyle skiing!
What amazing records did Alie Wessam break in basketball?
Alie Wessam broke two Guinness World Records for long-distance basketball shots!
How many views did the robot dance get in three days?
The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!
What time are the daily chimp talks at Wellington Zoo?
Akida is a little jealous because he is no longer the youngest chimp in the troop.
How many Tour de France titles has Tadej Pogacar won?
Tadej Pogacar has won five Tour de France titles, matching a record!
What can happen if a dog eats toxic algae?
Eating even a small piece of toxic algae can be very dangerous for dogs and might even kill them!
What unique behavior of sperm whales was recently filmed by scientists?
Scientists filmed sperm whales headbutting each other for the first time!
What two animals in Antarctica are now considered endangered?
Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are now endangered due to climate change.
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How many wickets did Gus Atkinson take in the match?
Gus Atkinson took 5 wickets for England in the match!
What was the biggest comeback in State of Origin history?
New South Wales came back from 18 points down to win 22-20!
What percentage of threatening events in stores were caused by repeat offenders last year?
Last year, repeat offenders were linked to 34% of threatening events in Bunnings stores.
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.
How many NFL games did Brian Fowler watch in one season?
Brian Fowler watched an amazing 56 NFL games in one season!
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!
What is one fun way to help you save money?
You can use the 24-hour rule to think before buying something!
Why are airfares rising in New Zealand right now?
Airfares are rising because jet fuel prices have gone up due to the war in the Middle East.
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!

Vocabulary

  • invention A new thing that is made or created. Milo's flying treehouse was a cool invention!
  • tinkered To fix or improve something in a casual way. Milo tinkered with his treehouse to make it fly.
  • goggles Special glasses worn to protect your eyes. Milo wore goggles to keep his eyes safe while flying.