Did You Know?
What should residents in Christchurch do with their tap water?
Residents in Christchurch need to boil their tap water before using it for drinking and cooking because of bacteria found in the water supply.
How many runs did England need to win the match?
England needed 160 runs to win the match against New Zealand.
What happened during the SailGP race in Auckland?
Two SailGP boats, Black Foils and France, collided at high speed!
What special feature does the Dunedin Kmart have for quiet shopping?
Dunedin Kmart has quiet shopping hours every Wednesday to help autistic people and others who find busy stores overwhelming.
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What was the score of the Auckland FC game against Sydney FC?
Auckland FC won the game 1-0 with a goal from Sam Cosgrove!
What makes the comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS special?
It's a long-period comet that takes about 170,000 years to orbit the Sun!
What unusual symbol did the Cockroach Janta Party choose?
The Cockroach Janta Party chose a cockroach as its symbol because it represents survival, just like many young Indians feel they need to survive tough times.
What record did Danni Wyatt-Hodge break during the match?
Danni Wyatt-Hodge became the tournament's leading run-scorer and set a record for most runs in a single Women's T20 World Cup!
Did You Know?
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 did the police do when they found the seal pup?
The police contacted the Department of Conservation for advice and safely returned the seal pup to its natural home.
What special day did the Thank a Teacher appeal start on?
The Thank a Teacher appeal started on World Teachers' Day, October 5th!
How far did the missing cat travel from home?
The missing cat traveled an amazing 630 kilometers from her home!
How long did Scott McLaughlin wait for his IndyCar victory?
Scott McLaughlin waited 36 races for his IndyCar win!
How far did the Artemis II spacecraft travel around the Moon?
The Artemis II spacecraft traveled a whopping 694,481 miles around the Moon!
What is the special net called that the crew uses to collect ocean samples?
The crew uses a special net called a mantra trawl to collect samples from the ocean surface.
What special mission are the astronauts on?
The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!
Who is the new character in the Gruffalo book?
The new character is Granny Gruffalo, who joins the adventure!
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