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Did You Know?

What did the woman in Italy do with her winning lottery ticket?
She accidentally threw it in the rubbish after thinking it was a loser!
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.
How many teeth does the world record holder have?
Prathab Muniandy has a total of 42 teeth in his mouth!
What special achievement did Adam Hall reach at the Paralympics?
Adam Hall won a silver medal, completing his collection of every color of Paralympic medal!
How long was the world's longest tiramisu made in London?
The world's longest tiramisu was 1,445 feet long!
Why are people in South Westland worried about deer?
Wild deer numbers have grown very quickly, causing concerns for farmers and conservationists.
How many T-shirts did David Rush put on in one minute?
David Rush set a record by putting on 32 T-shirts in just 60 seconds!
What is the Government's plan for local streaming apps in New Zealand?
The Government wants local streaming apps to be easy to find on smart TVs in New Zealand.
What amazing score did Ronnie O'Sullivan achieve in snooker history?
Ronnie O'Sullivan scored a record-breaking 153 in snooker!
What special event happened for Daniel Hillier just before his big win?
Daniel Hillier got married earlier in the week before winning the New Zealand Open!

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What special recipe helped Levain Artisan Bakery win the best pie award?
Levain Artisan Bakery won with its delicious bacon and egg pie, based on a family recipe over 40 years old!
What is agroecology and why is it important?
Agroecology is a farming method that works with nature to protect the environment and keep soils healthy.
What is the name of the boat Andrew Bedwell is using?
Andrew Bedwell's boat is called Big C, named for cancer research.
What rare bird did Harold spot in his backyard?
Harold spotted a kākārearea, New Zealand's rare native falcon!
How many goals did Elijah Just score in the match?
Elijah Just scored two goals for New Zealand in the match!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
Who is the new character in the Gruffalo book?
The new character is Granny Gruffalo, who joins the adventure!
What types of shellfish are banned from collection in the Hauraki Gulf?
The ban includes mussels, pāua, and packhorse rock lobster near Waiheke Island!
What special technology will be used in Australia's new traffic lights?
Australia's new traffic lights will use artificial intelligence to manage traffic!

Vocabulary

  • visual effects Imaginary images created using technology for movies. The movie used visual effects to show a dragon flying.
  • costume design The art of making clothes for characters in films. Costume design helps actors look like their characters.
  • milestone An important event or achievement in a person's life. Winning a trophy was a big milestone for the team.