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What clever tricks do advertisers use to catch your attention?
Advertisers use colors, music, and stories to persuade you.
How deep can a sinkhole be?
The sinkhole on Hackett Street is more than 1 meter deep in some places!
How many lava fountaining episodes has Kilauea had since December 2024?
Kilauea has had 48 lava fountaining episodes since December 2024!
How old is the oldest competitive pool player in the world?
Maggie Kennedy is 98 years old and still plays pool competitively!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What amazing number of new ocean species were discovered in just one year?
Scientists found 1,121 new marine species in one year!
What surprising thing happened to Hamish Elliott during the race?
Hamish Elliott fell out of his kayak into the river but still won the race!
Did you know the Wellington Phoenix scored three goals in their last match?
Yes! They scored three goals to win 3-1 against Sydney FC.
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!

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What exciting event took place at the new Te Kaha stadium?
Te Kaha stadium opened with the DHL Super Rugby Pacific Super Round, featuring thrilling matches!
How old was Neville Sandiford when he became the oldest croquet player?
Neville Sandiford was 101 years and 262 days old when he earned the record!
How much did the T. rex skeleton Gus sell for?
Gus, the T. rex skeleton, sold for a record-breaking NZ$85.7 million!
What are the four phases of New Zealand's National Fuel Plan?
New Zealand's National Fuel Plan has four phases to manage fuel shortages, starting with no restrictions.
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
How many galaxies are shown on the new universe map?
The new universe map shows nearly 800,000 galaxies!
How many lava fountaining episodes has Kilauea had since December 2024?
Kilauea has had 48 lava fountaining episodes since December 2024!
What are the three official languages being discussed in New Zealand?
New Zealand is debating making English an official language along with te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language!

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  • satellite A satellite is an object that orbits around a planet. The Earth has many satellites, including the Moon.
  • engine An engine is a machine that converts fuel into movement. The rocket's engines helped it lift off the ground.
  • mission A mission is a specific task or job to be completed. The astronauts went on a mission to explore the Moon.