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Did You Know?

What big energy upgrade is happening on Stewart Island?
Stewart Island is getting a solar farm to help save on electricity costs!
What is the world’s largest census counting?
India's census is counting over a billion people to learn about their lives!
How many new astronauts did NASA announce?
NASA announced 10 new astronauts who may travel to the Moon or Mars!
What special agreement did New Zealand and Singapore sign?
New Zealand and Singapore signed a fuel and food agreement to keep supplies flowing, even during crises.
What caused the rare bloom of wildflowers in Death Valley?
A wetter autumn and winter allowed seeds to grow into flowers.
What are the gases that the new scheme is targeting?
The new scheme targets hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are powerful greenhouse gases.
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What special mission are the astronauts on?
The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!

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What famous song did Shakira perform for the 2010 World Cup?
Shakira performed the hit song 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' for the 2010 World Cup.
What is a common Kiwi habit that might surprise visitors?
Many Kiwis love to walk around without shoes, even in shops!
How many fans cheered for the Warriors during their season opener?
More than 24,000 fans cheered for the Warriors at their home game!
What special milestone did Jackson Ford celebrate during the game against Newcastle Knights?
Jackson Ford celebrated his 100th NRL game with a try and strong performance!
How far away is the galaxy Messier 77 from Earth?
Messier 77 is a whopping 45 million light-years away from Earth!
What medal did Luca Harrington win at the Winter Olympics?
Luca Harrington won a bronze medal in men's slopestyle skiing!
What is the oldest whale fossil site ever discovered?
The world's oldest whale fossil site is over five million years old and found deep in the Indian Ocean!
How much money is being added to New Zealand's ambulance services?
New Zealand's ambulance services are getting a $35 million boost to help them respond faster and serve more people!

Vocabulary

  • investing Putting money into something to help it grow or improve. The government is investing money in the cycle trails.
  • repair Fixing something that is broken or damaged. They need to repair the trails after the storm.
  • tourism People traveling to visit places for fun or adventure. Tourism helps local businesses by bringing visitors.