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Did You Know?

Which team did Moana Pasifika beat in an exciting match at North Harbour Stadium?
Moana Pasifika won four of their five matches at North Harbour Stadium last year.
What is the most expensive book ever sold in Norway?
The most expensive book ever sold in Norway is a rare Viking book donated by footballer Erling Haaland, costing about £100,000!
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 does the name 'Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia' mean?
It means 'The Long Wake of Te Rakihouia' and honors a historical figure.
What historic achievement did Auckland FC accomplish in the A-League?
Auckland FC won the A-League championship in just their second season!
How long can bumblebee queens survive underwater?
Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for up to a week!
What is special about the Swiss bus service called Line 0?
Line 0 is a free bus with no set route or timetable, encouraging passengers to enjoy the journey and connect with others.
What new rule did FIFA announce for World Cup fans?
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into stadiums for safety reasons.
How many books are ready to borrow at the new Wellington Library?
The new Wellington Library has around 250,000 books ready for borrowing!

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What amazing thing did the robot Ace do?
The robot Ace beat professional table tennis players at their own game!
What unique behavior of sperm whales was recently filmed by scientists?
Scientists filmed sperm whales headbutting each other for the first time!
How far did the Qantas plane fly in its record-breaking journey?
The Qantas plane flew an amazing 23,075 kilometers non-stop!
How many Tour de France titles has Tadej Pogacar won?
Tadej Pogacar has won five Tour de France titles, matching a record!
Where might electronic plant tattoos be useful?
Scientists invented tiny electronic tattoos for plants to help tell when they are thirsty.
What special mission are the astronauts on?
The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!
What new rules did the Academy announce for the Oscars?
The Academy announced that AI tools won't automatically help or hurt a film's chances for nominations.
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!
In what year did Earth Day become a global event?
More than a billion people now take part in Earth Day events around the world.
What special image appears on the new Lord of the Rings coin?
The coin reveals the Eye of Sauron when light hits it just right!

Vocabulary

  • aeroplane A vehicle that flies in the sky. The aeroplane took off smoothly from the runway.
  • non-stop Traveling without stopping. The non-stop flight took us directly to our destination.
  • project A planned piece of work. The school project was about space exploration.