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A historic waka fragment found on Golden Bay’s west coast will have a new home in Tākaka. The Tasman District...

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New Zealand runner Sophie Woods has set a new record by completing the 2,000-kilometre Via Alpina mountain route across eight...

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Did You Know?

How old was Neville Sandiford when he became the oldest croquet player?
Neville Sandiford was 101 years and 262 days old when he earned the record!
What were the magnitudes of the earthquakes that hit Venezuela?
The earthquakes that struck Venezuela had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5!
What new way could New Zealanders show their driver’s licence?
New Zealanders might soon show their driver’s licence on their phones instead of using a plastic card!
Who was chosen as the new head coach of the All Blacks?
Dave Rennie has been named the new head coach of the All Blacks!
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!
How many tourists visited Antarctica in 2024?
In 2024, over 80,000 tourists visited Antarctica, with many more viewing it from ships!
What percentage is the new tariff that New Zealand faces?
New Zealand faces a new 12.5% tariff on many exports to the US.
What did astronauts do during the air leak scare on the ISS?
The astronauts sheltered in a docked spacecraft to stay safe.
What was the biggest comeback in State of Origin history?
New South Wales came back from 18 points down to win 22-20!

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Did you know that the oceans are absorbing most of the extra heat from global warming?
Over 90% of the extra heat from global warming is being absorbed by the oceans!
How far did Tori Moorby throw the javelin to win silver?
Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!
What special mission are the astronauts on?
The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!
What cool new food could be made with a 3D printer?
Experts say we might eat 3D printed chocolate and even mashed potatoes!
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 different Pokémon can players discover today?
There are now more than 1,000 different Pokémon for players to discover!
What are the gases that the new scheme is targeting?
The new scheme targets hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are powerful greenhouse gases.
What was special about Claudia Bunge's goal in the match?
Claudia Bunge scored her second international goal during the game!

Vocabulary

  • grant Money given to help someone, usually for a specific purpose. The school received a grant to build a new playground.
  • eligible Having the right to do or receive something. Only students with good grades are eligible for the scholarship.
  • support To help someone or something. Friends support each other during tough times.