Did You Know?
What new rule is Jetstar introducing for carry-on luggage?
Jetstar will charge extra for larger carry-on suitcases starting next February!
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!
How many Olympic medals has Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won?
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won five Olympic medals, the most for any snowboarder!
Did you know that Raglan is hosting a big surfing event?
Raglan is hosting the first-ever combined men’s and women’s surfing event in New Zealand!
How many people played in the world's largest human foosball game?
A total of 254 people played in the world's largest human foosball game!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What historic achievement did Auckland FC accomplish in the A-League?
Auckland FC won the A-League championship in just their second season!
What rare bird did Harold spot in his backyard?
Harold spotted a kākārearea, New Zealand's rare native falcon!
How much guacamole did the people of Tancítaro make?
They made nearly 15,000 pounds of guacamole in one giant bowl!
Did You Know?
What percentage is the new tariff that New Zealand faces?
New Zealand faces a new 12.5% tariff on many exports to the US.
How far did the Qantas plane fly in its record-breaking journey?
The Qantas plane flew an amazing 23,075 kilometers non-stop!
What is hantavirus and how is it usually spread?
Hantavirus is usually spread by breathing in dust from infected rodent droppings.
What special challenge did Eliza McCartney face before winning gold?
Eliza McCartney had to overcome years of injuries before her big win!
What famous railway was Nithe Station a part of during WWII?
Nithe Station was part of the Death Railway, built during World War II.
What exciting new details are we hoping to learn in the KPop Demon Hunters sequel?
We might learn more about Zoey and Mira's backstory!
What age did Pauline Kana achieve her crowd-surfing record?
Pauline Kana set the record at 99 years old, making her the oldest crowd surfer!
How many kākāpō are being vaccinated against bird flu?
Around ninety kākāpō are being vaccinated to protect them from bird flu!
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