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Did You Know?

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!
How many medals did New Zealand win at the Commonwealth Games?
New Zealand won a total of 36 medals, including 10 gold medals!
What kind of weather is expected on New Zealand's east coast?
Heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas are expected!
What do you think makes tap water taste good?
Manawatū's tap water was named the best in New Zealand for its great taste!
What is the world’s largest census counting?
India's census is counting over a billion people to learn about their lives!
What impressive achievement did Aiden Markram reach during the match?
Aiden Markram scored a quick fifty in just 19 balls, the fastest for South Africa in the tournament!
What did scientists discover beneath Auckland?
Scientists found dozens of new faultlines under Auckland that they will study further.
How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?
New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!
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!
What is special about the Bramley apple tree in England?
The Bramley apple tree is over 200 years old and is the ancestor of all Bramley apple trees worldwide!

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What is the new T20 competition that New Zealand Cricket is planning?
New Zealand Cricket is planning the NZ20 franchise league to replace the Super Smash.
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 was the highest score made by a White Ferns player?
Brooke Halliday scored the highest for the White Ferns with 40 runs!
What is special about the Artemis II mission?
The Artemis II mission will be the first time humans travel to the Moon in over 50 years!
What can help your brain think more creatively?
When you feel calm and happy, your brain can think more clearly and creatively.
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!
If you could rename one place in New Zealand based on what it looks like, what would you call it?
Aotearoa even has an official board just for place names, and in 2024 it celebrated 100 years of official place naming. That means people have been carefully recording, checking, and protecting place names for a whole century.
What type of weather is expected in New Zealand this week?
New Zealand is expecting strong winds, heavy rain, and even snow!
What special color did the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest turn the city?
The festival turned Vilnius bright pink as people celebrated cold beet soup!

Vocabulary

  • medal A piece of metal given as a prize in sports. She won a gold medal for her swimming.
  • athlete A person who competes in sports. He is a talented athlete in track and field.
  • Commonwealth A group of countries that work together, including New Zealand. The Commonwealth Games feature many countries competing.