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Did You Know?

What amazing thing did scientists do with butterflies in space?
Scientists hatched a butterfly in space for the first time ever!
How many jobs could be affected by Heinz Wattie's plan?
Heinz Wattie's plan could affect about 350 jobs across New Zealand!
What surprising thing happened to Hamish Elliott during the race?
Hamish Elliott fell out of his kayak into the river but still won the race!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What big change is happening to the NCEA qualification for students?
The NCEA qualification will be replaced with a brand-new system!
What rare bird did Harold spot in his backyard?
Harold spotted a kākārearea, New Zealand's rare native falcon!
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!
How many LEGO bricks did Tommy Schmidt use to build the sausage?
Tommy Schmidt used 65,000 LEGO bricks to create the giant sausage!
How long did David Rush balance a running chainsaw on his chin?
David Rush balanced a running chainsaw on his chin for over four minutes!

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What was the score of the All Whites vs. England match?
The All Whites lost to England 1-0 in their warm-up match.
What was the highest temperature recorded in the UK during the hottest June day?
The highest temperature was 36.9°C in Wattisham, Suffolk!
How did Tim Payne become an internet superstar?
Tim Payne became an internet superstar when an influencer highlighted him as the 'least-known' player, leading to a huge jump in his Instagram followers!
How far away is the galaxy Messier 77 from Earth?
Messier 77 is a whopping 45 million light-years away from Earth!
What special award did Rippin Rosie win at the competition?
Rippin Rosie won the special 'spirit of surfing' award!
What makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?
The Starship rocket is designed to be fully reusable, which means it can be launched multiple times without needing to be rebuilt!
What was the hottest average temperature in Western Europe for June and July?
The hottest average temperature in Western Europe for June and July was 21.62°C!
What two animals in Antarctica are now considered endangered?
Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are now endangered due to climate change.

Vocabulary

  • species A group of living things that are similar. Dogs and cats are different species of animals.
  • predators Animals that hunt and eat other animals. Lions are predators that hunt for food.
  • vivid Very bright and colorful. The sunset was vivid with orange and pink colors.