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Did You Know?

What unique behavior of sperm whales was recently filmed by scientists?
Scientists filmed sperm whales headbutting each other for the first time!
What types of shellfish are banned from collection in the Hauraki Gulf?
The ban includes mussels, pāua, and packhorse rock lobster near Waiheke Island!
What historic event happened between the Māori Queen and Prince William?
The Māori Queen met Prince William at Windsor Castle, making history!
What makes the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola different from other strains?
The Bundibugyo strain is harder to contain because there are no approved vaccines or treatments for it.
What major problem could affect future Football World Cups?
Countries disagree with FIFA's plan to sell part of the tournaments to investors.
What happens to recycling bins if people keep putting the wrong things in them?
In Auckland and Christchurch, recycling bins can be taken away after three strikes for contamination!
How long was Cookie Bear the face of Griffins biscuits?
Cookie Bear was the face of Griffins biscuits for over 57 years!
What amazing thing did scientists do with butterflies in space?
Scientists hatched a butterfly in space for the first time ever!
What new name did Apple Maps give Lake Ontario in the US?
Apple Maps changed Lake Ontario's name to Lake America for users in the US!
What record did Spider-Man: Brand New Day break at the box office?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day had the second-biggest opening weekend ever, earning about NZ$1.6 billion!

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What exciting milestone did the Wellington Phoenix women achieve recently?
The Wellington Phoenix women reached the A-League Women’s grand final for the first time ever!
What special time of year did the rescue flight take place in Antarctica?
The rescue flight happened just before months of winter darkness in Antarctica!
How many tries did Louis Bielle-Biarrey score in the match?
Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries in the exciting match!
What exciting event happened before the rugby match in Cape Town?
Before the match, two passenger jets flew low over the stadium, which is a South African tradition!
What tasty treat was spotted with King Charles III?
King Charles III was seen with RJ's black licorice in his car!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
Did you know that New Zealand has its first rubber road made from recycled tyres?
The rubber road in Glentunnel used about 1,797 recycled tyres!
What unique feature did the 2026 Winter Olympics have at its opening ceremony?
The opening ceremony featured two Olympic cauldrons, one in Milan and another in Cortina!
What position did Liam Lawson finish in the Chinese Grand Prix?
Liam Lawson finished in seventh place at the Chinese Grand Prix!
What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?
At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!

Vocabulary

  • coach A person who trains and teaches a sports team. The coach helped the team practice for the big game.
  • contract A written agreement between two parties. Rennie signed a two-year contract to coach the team.
  • expectations Beliefs about what will happen in the future. The team has high expectations for their performance this season.