Did You Know?
How many KitKat bars were stolen in the heist?
A whopping 413,793 KitKat bars were stolen from a lorry!
What new tool is helping track student progress in New Zealand schools?
The SMART progress monitoring tool helps schools track how students are doing in reading, writing, and maths.
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!
How many hectares did the 1080 operation cover on Stewart Island / Rakiura?
The pukunui population grew from 105 birds to 160 birds, which was the largest increase in 32 years of recovery work.
What does the name Eid al-Fitr mean?
Eid al-Fitr means 'festival of the breaking of the fast'.
How many New Zealanders were recognized in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list?
One hundred and seventy-eight New Zealanders were honored for their service!
What medal did Luca Harrington win at the Winter Olympics?
Luca Harrington won a bronze medal in men's slopestyle skiing!
Did you know who the new coach of England's Test cricket team is?
Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, is the new coach!
What are the Van Allen belts and why are they important?
The Van Allen belts are huge rings of radiation that protect Earth from harmful solar wind and cosmic radiation.
How fast did the Lawn Queen mow the grass?
Hali Rieman mowed a football field-sized area in just 14 minutes and 51 seconds!
Did You Know?
What is the new T20 competition that New Zealand Cricket is planning?
New Zealand Cricket is planning the NZ20 franchise league to replace the Super Smash.
What amazing trick did Ben Richards perform during his final run?
Ben Richards wowed everyone by doing a perfect 360 spin while skiing!
What time are the daily chimp talks at Wellington Zoo?
Akida is a little jealous because he is no longer the youngest chimp in the troop.
How deep can a sinkhole be?
The sinkhole on Hackett Street is more than 1 meter deep in some places!
What is special about the Artemis II mission?
The Artemis II mission will be the first time humans travel to the Moon in over 50 years!
What did scientists discover about the ancient giant shark fossils?
Scientists found a new species of giant shark that lived 115 million years ago!
What toy helped the baby monkey Punch feel safe?
Punch the monkey was given a soft orangutan toy named Djungelskog to comfort him after being abandoned.
What special feature was designed for athletes at the Winter Paralympics?
A special front row for wheelchair users was created so everyone could enjoy the event together!
Did you know how many tries Fehi Fineanganofo scored this season?
Fehi Fineanganofo scored 17 tries this season, setting a record!
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