Did You Know?
What historic milestone did the Wellington Phoenix achieve this season?
The Wellington Phoenix reached the playoffs for the first time ever!
What important role did Ayatollah Khamenei have in Iran?
Ayatollah Khamenei was Iran's Supreme Leader for nearly 40 years, making key decisions.
What percentage of threatening events in stores were caused by repeat offenders last year?
Last year, repeat offenders were linked to 34% of threatening events in Bunnings stores.
How many times do healthy adults fart on average each day?
Healthy adults fart about 32 times a day on average!
What special achievement did Adam Hall reach at the Paralympics?
Adam Hall won a silver medal, completing his collection of every color of Paralympic medal!
Who scored the try that gave the Black Ferns the lead?
The match was delayed for three hours because of lightning.
What types of seabirds were rescued by Wellington Zoo after the storm?
Wellington Zoo rescued albatrosses, petrels, and penguins after a storm!
What big change is happening to the NCEA qualification for students?
The NCEA qualification will be replaced with a brand-new system!
Which team beat the Suns 119–84 in one of the opening games?
The Magic won their opening game against the Pistons by 11 points.
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!
Did You Know?
What is the Government's plan for local streaming apps in New Zealand?
The Government wants local streaming apps to be easy to find on smart TVs in New Zealand.
What major dairy brands are changing ownership?
Fonterra is selling its brands, including Mainland and Anchor, to Lactalis.
What major event happened to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recently?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a leadership challenge from MP Chris Penk!
How much untreated sewage was spilled into the sea each day?
About 70 million litres of untreated sewage were spilled into the sea every day!
How much did the record-breaking bull sell for?
The record-breaking bull sold for a whopping $168,000!
How many galaxies are shown on the new universe map?
The new universe map shows nearly 800,000 galaxies!
What exciting moment helped the Highlanders win the game?
Cam Millar kicked a long-range penalty goal in the last minutes to win!
How far is Voyager 1 from Earth right now?
Voyager 1 is over five and a half times further from Earth than Neptune!
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 special activities can kids enjoy at the film festival?
Kids can join in games, win prizes, and watch fun films!
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