Did You Know?
What was special about the All Whites' win against Chile?
It was the All Whites' first-ever victory over a South American team!
What is hypersonic speed?
Hypersonic speed is flying faster than five times the speed of sound!
What happened during the SailGP race in Auckland?
Two SailGP boats, Black Foils and France, collided at high speed!
What famous hotel is being restored in New Zealand?
The historic Chateau Tongariro hotel is being restored to welcome visitors again!
What is Koru Circle designed to let top members do?
Air New Zealand is adding a new top tier called Koru Black for its most frequent travellers.
What special mission is the HMNZS Canterbury on during its visit to Tokelau?
The HMNZS Canterbury is on a mission called Operation Calypso, which helps stop illegal fishing in the Pacific.
What is special about the newly discovered site near Bulford?
The site is about 5,000 years old, making it older than Stonehenge!
What special award did Rippin Rosie win at the competition?
Rippin Rosie won the special 'spirit of surfing' award!
How much did Michelangelo's tiny foot sketch sell for?
The tiny foot sketch sold for an amazing $27.2 million!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
Did You Know?
What record did kicker Jason Myers set during the Super Bowl?
Kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record by making five field goals!
What is the length of the newly discovered coral colony?
The coral colony discovered by Sophie and Jan is about 111 meters long, which is similar to a Premier League football pitch!
How far did Tori Moorby throw the javelin to win silver?
Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!
How many kākāpō are being vaccinated against bird flu?
Around ninety kākāpō are being vaccinated to protect them from bird flu!
What exciting comeback did the All Blacks make in their match against South Africa?
The All Blacks scored 21 points in a row after being behind at halftime!
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!
What happened during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986?
The Chernobyl disaster was the world's worst nuclear accident, spreading radioactive material across Europe.
What special award did the New Zealand show win in New York?
The animated series 'Bigsies and Littles' won a Gold Tower at the New York Festivals TV and Film Awards!
How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?
The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!
What year did rugby in New Zealand become professional?
Rugby in New Zealand became professional in 1995, allowing players to earn money for their sport!
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