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Did You Know?

How tall were the waves that hit Wellington's coast?
The waves reached an incredible height of 11 meters!
What special day marks the beginning of Lent?
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which falls on February 18, 2026.
What historic event happened between the Māori Queen and Prince William?
The Māori Queen met Prince William at Windsor Castle, making history!
How many points did Jalen Brunson score in the championship game?
Jalen Brunson scored an amazing 45 points in the championship game!
What unexpected creature do the Minions summon for their movie?
The Minions accidentally summon Goomi, a cute green creature instead of a scary monster!
What unusual behavior is a parakeet displaying in Scotland?
The parakeet has been pecking at cars, causing damage!
How did the Black Sticks win their match against the USA?
The Black Sticks won by scoring all their penalty shootout attempts and making key saves!
What did scientists discover about the ancient giant shark fossils?
Scientists found a new species of giant shark that lived 115 million years ago!
What special award did Rippin Rosie win at the competition?
Rippin Rosie won the special 'spirit of surfing' award!
What does the name Eid al-Fitr mean?
Eid al-Fitr means 'festival of the breaking of the fast'.

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What record did Artemis II break during its mission?
Artemis II broke the Apollo 13 record for the farthest crewed spaceflight!
How far did the Qantas plane fly in its record-breaking journey?
The Qantas plane flew an amazing 23,075 kilometers non-stop!
What record did Spider-Man: Brand New Day break at the box office?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day had the second-biggest opening weekend ever, earning about NZ$1.6 billion!
What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?
At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!
Who was chosen as the new head coach of the All Blacks?
Dave Rennie has been named the new head coach of the All Blacks!
What could the proposed law in New Zealand change about welfare decisions?
The proposed law could allow automated systems to help make decisions about people's benefits.
What unusual reason caused schools to close in Japan?
A bear was roaming the streets, which made schools close for safety!
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.
How many teeth does the world record holder have?
Prathab Muniandy has a total of 42 teeth in his mouth!

Vocabulary

  • volley A way to kick the ball before it touches the ground. He scored a goal with a powerful volley from the corner.
  • offside A rule in soccer that stops players from gaining an unfair advantage. The goal was disallowed because the player was offside.
  • substitute A player who comes in to replace another player during a game. The coach made a substitute to bring fresh energy to the team.