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Did You Know?

How tall will New Zealand's highest road bridge be?
The new bridge will be 65 meters tall, like a 20-story building!
What historic milestone did the Wellington Phoenix achieve this season?
The Wellington Phoenix reached the playoffs for the first time ever!
Why are people in Auckland buying petrol containers quickly?
People are worried that fuel prices will keep rising, so they want to buy petrol before it gets more expensive.
How long has Beverly Hannett-Price been teaching?
Beverly Hannett-Price has been teaching for an amazing 67 years!
How many paper airplanes did David Rush fold in one hour?
David Rush folded an amazing 415 paper airplanes in just one hour!
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
How many NFL games did Brian Fowler watch in one season?
Brian Fowler watched an amazing 56 NFL games in one season!
What special award did Rippin Rosie win at the competition?
Rippin Rosie won the special 'spirit of surfing' award!
What unique music discovery project was created in Auckland during New Zealand Music Month?
Auckland turned laundromats into music spots with 'washing machine jukeboxes'!
How many tests did the Silver Ferns win to secure the Constellation Cup?
The Silver Ferns won three tests in a row to claim the cup!
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What exciting challenge is NASA offering to students?
NASA is offering a $1 million prize for students to help design a permanent home on the Moon!
What exciting event happened before the rugby match in Cape Town?
Before the match, two passenger jets flew low over the stadium, which is a South African tradition!
What was the score of the final match between the Black Ferns and Australia?
The Black Ferns won the match with a score of 22-21!
What important lesson did Bashii the tiger teach visitors at the zoo?
Bashii helped teach visitors about the dangers facing wild tigers and how to protect them.
What happened to all the phones in Riverton?
Every phone in Riverton mysteriously disappeared one morning!
What do you think the biggest salad in the world was made of?
The biggest salad ever made weighed over 4,000 pounds and included 52 ingredients!
What sneaky techniques do subscription services use to keep you paying?
Subscription services often use free trials and auto-renewals to keep charging you without you noticing!
How many times has the Whangārei bridge lifted for boats since it opened?
The Whangārei bridge has lifted more than 25,000 times for boats!