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Did You Know?

Which team did Moana Pasifika beat in an exciting match at North Harbour Stadium?
Moana Pasifika won four of their five matches at North Harbour Stadium last year.
How far did David Rush catch the tennis ball behind his back?
David Rush caught a tennis ball from an amazing distance of 60.6 meters!
What is acid rain and how does it affect the environment?
Acid rain is rain that contains harmful chemicals, which can damage plants and water supplies. It can make water more acidic and harm crops.
What amazing record did Sam Ruthe recently set?
Sam Ruthe set a new under-20 record in the 3000 metres, holding every under-20 running record from 800m to 5000m!
What did Jewish kids enjoy before the Holocaust began?
Before the Holocaust, Jewish kids played soccer, ate ice cream, and had big dreams!
What amazing thing can the PRIMA eye implant help people do?
The PRIMA eye implant can help some blind people regain parts of their vision!
What was New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history?
New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history is 183 runs!
What is the name of the newly discovered dinosaur in the Sahara?
The new dinosaur is called Spinosaurus mirabilis, and it lived nearly 100 million years ago!
Which WNBA team drafted Charlisse Leger-Walker?
Charlisse Leger-Walker became the youngest player to play for New Zealand’s senior women’s team when she was just 16 years old.
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!

Vocabulary

  • interstate a major road that connects places across states The cars travelled along the interstate to reach the city.
  • spokesperson a person who speaks to the public for a group or organisation The spokesperson shared the road safety update.