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Did You Know?

What new rule could lead to a red card at the World Cup?
Players could get a red card for covering their mouths while talking to opponents!
How deep can a sinkhole be?
The sinkhole on Hackett Street is more than 1 meter deep in some places!
What special feature was designed for athletes at the Winter Paralympics?
A special front row for wheelchair users was created so everyone could enjoy the event together!
How many balloons did Andre Ortolf pop in 30 seconds?
Andre Ortolf popped 60 balloons in just 30 seconds!
What percentage is the new tariff that New Zealand faces?
New Zealand faces a new 12.5% tariff on many exports to the US.
How did Tim Payne become an internet superstar?
Tim Payne became an internet superstar when an influencer highlighted him as the 'least-known' player, leading to a huge jump in his Instagram followers!
Did you know who the new coach of England's Test cricket team is?
Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, is the new coach!
What exciting thing did Connor Esterhuizen do in the final match?
Connor Esterhuizen scored 75 runs in just 33 balls, helping South Africa win!
What mistake was made on the Sydney Marathon medal?
The Sydney Marathon medal accidentally shows a stadium from Germany instead of Sydney!
What historic milestone did the Wellington Phoenix achieve this season?
The Wellington Phoenix reached the playoffs for the first time ever!
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Why do you think stolen chips tasted better in the study?
Chips taken from someone else's plate were rated as tastier because of the thrill of stealing them!
What do you think firefighters use to put out big fires?
Firefighters use special trucks and tools to put out big fires, like the one at Wellington Airport!
How long was Dawa Sherpa missing on Mount Everest?
Dawa Sherpa was missing for six days before being found alive!
How tall is the Starship rocket that SpaceX launched?
The Starship rocket is an impressive 124 meters tall!
What is the fastest speed ever achieved by a hydrogen-powered car?
The fastest speed achieved by a hydrogen-powered car is 654 kilometers per hour!
What does the fees-free tertiary education scheme help students with?
The fees-free scheme helps students by paying their tuition fees for the final year of study.
What is the special net called that the crew uses to collect ocean samples?
The crew uses a special net called a mantra trawl to collect samples from the ocean surface.
What is hantavirus and how is it usually spread?
Hantavirus is usually spread by breathing in dust from infected rodent droppings.
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 place have residents found millipedes crawling into?
Residents have found millipedes in shoes, bags, and even beds!

Vocabulary

  • warning A message telling people to be careful. The weather warning said to stay indoors during the storm.
  • flooding When water covers land that is usually dry. The heavy rain caused flooding in the village.
  • transport The way people or goods move from one place to another. Public transport helps people get to school and work.