Did You Know?
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.
What happened during the SailGP race in Auckland?
Two SailGP boats, Black Foils and France, collided at high speed!
What important role did Ayatollah Khamenei have in Iran?
Ayatollah Khamenei was Iran's Supreme Leader for nearly 40 years, making key decisions.
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 is special about the Swiss bus service called Line 0?
Line 0 is a free bus with no set route or timetable, encouraging passengers to enjoy the journey and connect with others.
What special meal do families share to celebrate the Chinese New Year?
Families share a reunion dinner, which is the most important meal of the year!
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.
What is hypersonic speed?
Hypersonic speed is flying faster than five times the speed of sound!
What did Jewish kids enjoy before the Holocaust began?
Before the Holocaust, Jewish kids played soccer, ate ice cream, and had big dreams!
What types of seabirds were rescued by Wellington Zoo after the storm?
Wellington Zoo rescued albatrosses, petrels, and penguins after a storm!
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