Did You Know?
How old is Fancy, the oldest living horse?
Fancy is 37 years and 329 days old!
What natural climate driver is expected to affect New Zealand's weather?
El Niño is a natural climate driver that can cause hotter and drier weather in New Zealand.
What special celebration did Norway's football team do after their win?
Norway's football team celebrated with a Viking row after beating Senegal!
What amazing number of new ocean species were discovered in just one year?
Scientists found 1,121 new marine species in one year!
How old is Gertie the Chicken, the oldest living chicken?
Gertie is 15 years and 100 days old, making her the oldest living chicken in the world!
How many different Pokémon can players discover today?
There are now more than 1,000 different Pokémon for players to discover!
What special award did Hamish Kerr win at the Halberg Awards?
Hamish Kerr won the Supreme Halberg Award, New Zealand's top sports honor!
How many competitors participated in the surfing competition?
There were 87 competitors ready to surf at the AIMS Games!
What amazing score did Ronnie O'Sullivan achieve in snooker history?
Ronnie O'Sullivan scored a record-breaking 153 in snooker!
What was the highest temperature recorded in the UK during the hottest June day?
The highest temperature was 36.9°C in Wattisham, Suffolk!
Did You Know?
What was the score of the final match between the Black Ferns and Australia?
The Black Ferns won the match with a score of 22-21!
How do scientists learn about the Gilbert's potoroo's diet?
Scientists study the potoroo's poo to find out what it eats!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
How long has Rakiura been without a full-time doctor?
Rakiura hasn't had a full-time doctor for over 10 years!
What special vehicle did King Charles arrive in for the Commonwealth Games?
King Charles arrived in a Tardis from Doctor Who to open the Commonwealth Games!
How long has the Seddon Memorial Town Clock been watching over Rotorua?
The Seddon Memorial Town Clock has been in Rotorua for over 100 years!
What cool new technology are police in New Zealand trying out?
Police in New Zealand are testing a new phone app that can scan car number plates!
What did King Harald V love to do in his free time?
King Harald V loved sailing and even competed in the Olympics!
How many extra day surgeries is the new building expected to handle in its first year?
The new outpatient building is expected to handle 1,700 extra day surgeries in its first year!
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