Did You Know?
What special meal do families share to celebrate the Chinese New Year?
Families share a reunion dinner, which is the most important meal of the year!
What exciting event will take place in New Zealand in 2027?
New Zealand will host its first-ever State of Origin rugby match at Eden Park!
How old was Charles Smith when he became a grandfather?
Charles Smith was 91 years and 209 days old when his granddaughter was born!
What types of seabirds were rescued by Wellington Zoo after the storm?
Wellington Zoo rescued albatrosses, petrels, and penguins after a storm!
What exciting event did PSG achieve by winning the Champions League again?
PSG became only the second team to win the Champions League back-to-back!
How many tourists visited Antarctica in 2024?
In 2024, over 80,000 tourists visited Antarctica, with many more viewing it from ships!
What special anniversary is the UFC fight celebrating?
The UFC fight is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States!
Who scored the try that gave the Black Ferns the lead?
The match was delayed for three hours because of lightning.
What are the three official languages being discussed in New Zealand?
New Zealand is debating making English an official language along with te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language!
What amazing milestone did Elon Musk achieve recently?
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX shares soared!
Did You Know?
What was the score of the Auckland FC game against Sydney FC?
Auckland FC won the game 1-0 with a goal from Sam Cosgrove!
How many NFL games did Brian Fowler watch in one season?
Brian Fowler watched an amazing 56 NFL games in one season!
How many eggs do Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay in a year?
Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay only one egg a year!
What is the height of the world's smallest arcade machine?
The world's smallest arcade machine is just 2.4 cm tall!
How much money is the Government spending to improve education?
$131 million is being spent to improve reading, writing, and maths in schools!
What major awards did New Zealand creatives win at the 2026 Oscars?
New Zealand creatives won Best Costume Design and Best Visual Effects at the 2026 Oscars!
What type of whale stranded on St Heliers Beach?
A rare Shepherd's beaked whale was found stranded on the beach!
What is special about the color of the new octopus species?
The new octopus species has a bright blue color, which is very rare in nature!
Why are airfares rising in New Zealand right now?
Airfares are rising because jet fuel prices have gone up due to the war in the Middle East.
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