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Did You Know?

What special event is happening for Richie Mo'unga in 2026?
Richie Mo'unga will play his first test match in almost three years against the British and Irish Lions!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
How many Olympic medals has Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won?
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won five Olympic medals, the most for any snowboarder!
Who scored the try that gave the Black Ferns the lead?
The match was delayed for three hours because of lightning.
What cool things can Gemini 3.1 do in your browser?
Gemini 3.1 can help you plan trips and write emails without leaving your page!
What major event happened to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recently?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a leadership challenge from MP Chris Penk!
What is special about Cape Verde's World Cup achievement?
Cape Verde is the smallest country ever to reach the World Cup knockout round!
Which New Zealand restaurant was the only Samoan restaurant to win a Michelin star?
Tala is the only Samoan restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star!

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What clever tricks do advertisers use to catch your attention?
Advertisers use colors, music, and stories to persuade you.
How many times a year can dragon fruit be harvested in tropical countries?
The dragon fruit plants grown in the trial were less prickly, which made them easier for workers to handle.
Which WNBA team drafted Charlisse Leger-Walker?
Charlisse Leger-Walker became the youngest player to play for New Zealand’s senior women’s team when she was just 16 years old.
How old is Fancy, the oldest living horse?
Fancy is 37 years and 329 days old!
Where might electronic plant tattoos be useful?
Scientists invented tiny electronic tattoos for plants to help tell when they are thirsty.
Did you know that some penguins might get vaccinated?
In Australia, thousands of little penguins are being vaccinated against bird flu to protect them!
What is the Danube River's record low water level in Budapest?
In Budapest, the Danube River dropped to just 10 centimeters, breaking its previous record low of 33 centimeters from 2018!
What special flight is Air New Zealand launching for Warriors fans?
Air New Zealand is launching a special flight called the 'Wahs Express' for Warriors fans to travel to the NRL finals match.
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!
How many goals did Kelli Brown score in the match?
Kelli Brown scored three goals, making a hat-trick in the game!

Vocabulary

  • donated To give something for free to help others. She donated toys to the children's hospital.
  • existence The state of being real or alive. Dinosaurs are no longer in existence today.
  • historian A person who studies and writes about history. The historian shared stories about ancient Egypt.