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Did You Know?

What caused a major road delay?
A truck carrying about 1 million bees crashed near Knoxville and caused a major road delay.
What type of whale stranded on St Heliers Beach?
A rare Shepherd's beaked whale was found stranded on the beach!
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!
What did Jewish kids enjoy before the Holocaust began?
Before the Holocaust, Jewish kids played soccer, ate ice cream, and had big dreams!
What record did Finn Allen break during the T20 World Cup semi-final?
Finn Allen scored the fastest century ever in a T20 World Cup match, hitting 100 runs in just 33 balls!
What special eggs were flown from Nelson to Christchurch?
The rare kākāriki karaka eggs were flown to help save the species!
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 special ceremony marks the beginning of Waitangi Day celebrations?
A special dawn service is held at Te Whare Rūnanga to start Waitangi Day.
What did scientists originally think the Pohlsepia mazonensis fossil was?
Scientists thought it was the world's oldest octopus, but it's actually a relative of the nautilus!

Vocabulary

  • convection the movement of warm air upwards, which can help form storms Convection helped build the thunderclouds over the sea.
  • infrastructure basic systems like roads, transport and services that a community needs The storm damaged infrastructure across the Wellington region.