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Did You Know?

What important resource travels through the Strait of Hormuz?
About one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments go through the Strait of Hormuz!
What happened during the SailGP race in Auckland?
Two SailGP boats, Black Foils and France, collided at high speed!
What special moment did LeBron and Bronny achieve in the NBA?
LeBron James made history by assisting his son Bronny in a game, marking the first father-son assist in NBA history!
What type of illness was linked to the Taco Bell lettuce?
The illness linked to the lettuce is called cyclosporiasis, caused by a tiny parasite.
Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mt Everest in 1953!
What exciting new feature will Kmart's biggest New Zealand store have?
Kmart's new store will have a special layout that moves checkouts to the front!
What special event happened for Daniel Hillier just before his big win?
Daniel Hillier got married earlier in the week before winning the New Zealand Open!
Who was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement in New Zealand?
Dame Te Atairangikaahu was the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement, uniting Māori tribes for 40 years!
What exciting new details are we hoping to learn in the KPop Demon Hunters sequel?
We might learn more about Zoey and Mira's backstory!

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What kind of weather is expected on New Zealand's east coast?
Heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas are expected!
What is the name of the new thrill ride at Sky Tower?
The new thrill ride at Sky Tower is called SkyRide!
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 exciting event will take place in New Zealand in 2027?
New Zealand will host its first-ever State of Origin rugby match at Eden Park!
What makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?
The Starship rocket is designed to be fully reusable, which means it can be launched multiple times without needing to be rebuilt!
What is the world’s largest census counting?
India's census is counting over a billion people to learn about their lives!
What was special about Claudia Bunge's goal in the match?
Claudia Bunge scored her second international goal during the game!
What year was Kemp House built?
Kemp House was built between 1821 and 1822, making it 204 years old!
How far away is the galaxy Messier 77 from Earth?
Messier 77 is a whopping 45 million light-years away from Earth!
What two animals in Antarctica are now considered endangered?
Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are now endangered due to climate change.

Vocabulary

  • eclipse When one object in space moves in front of another. A solar eclipse happens when the moon blocks the sun.
  • festival A special event with fun activities and celebrations. The city will have a festival for the solar eclipse.
  • astronomy The study of stars, planets, and space. Astronomy helps us learn about the universe.