Did You Know?
What ancient tools did Māori navigators use to find New Zealand?
Māori navigators used stars, ocean currents, and winds to guide their waka hourua canoes across the Pacific Ocean.
What six planets lined up in the night sky recently?
The six planets that lined up are Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune!
How much money is the New Zealand Government investing in cycle trail repairs?
The New Zealand Government is investing over $800,000 to repair cycle trails!
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 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 is the name of Team New Zealand's new racing yacht?
The new racing yacht is called Taihoro, and it's been upgraded for the next America’s Cup!
How many episodes has The Simpsons reached?
The Simpsons has reached an amazing 800 episodes!
What are the Van Allen belts and why are they important?
The Van Allen belts are huge rings of radiation that protect Earth from harmful solar wind and cosmic radiation.
How many teeth does the world record holder have?
Prathab Muniandy has a total of 42 teeth in his mouth!
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