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How many fans cheered for the Warriors during their season opener?

More than 24,000 fans cheered for the Warriors at their home game!

Find out more: Warriors win Season Opener

How many galaxies are shown on the new universe map?

The new universe map shows nearly 800,000 galaxies!

Find out more: Scientists reveal huge universe map

What two animals in Antarctica are now considered endangered?

Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are now endangered due to climate change.

Find out more: Antarctica Animals In Danger

Why do some sneakers cost $20 while others cost $200?

The price of sneakers can vary based on materials, labor, and brand reputation!

Find out more: Why do things cost different amounts?

How much money is the Government spending to improve education?

$131 million is being spent to improve reading, writing, and maths in schools!

Find out more: $131M improvement to education announced

Find out more: Sydnee Andrews Makes History With Judo Gold

How many goals did Belgium score in their match against New Zealand?

Belgium scored a total of 5 goals in the match against New Zealand.

Find out more: All Whites knocked out after Belgium defeat

What sneaky techniques do subscription services use to keep you paying?

Subscription services often use free trials and auto-renewals to keep charging you without you noticing!

Find out more: Subscriptions: the “quiet spending” trap

How tall are the robots helping with baggage at Haneda airport?

The robots stand 130 centimeters tall, which is about the height of a small child!

Find out more: Robots join airport baggage team

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How many runs did England need to win the match?

England needed 160 runs to win the match against New Zealand.

Find out more: England beat Black Caps

Did you know Liam Lawson is stepping in for another driver?

Liam Lawson is racing for Red Bull because Isack Hadjar got hurt!

Find out more: Liam Lawson returns to Red Bull

What cool things can Gemini 3.1 do in your browser?

Gemini 3.1 can help you plan trips and write emails without leaving your page!

Find out more: Google adds AI Helper to browsing

What exciting event helped the Sharks win their championship?

The Sharks won in overtime after a tied game, making it super thrilling!

Find out more: Sharks win NBL title in overtime

Which team did Moana Pasifika beat in an exciting match at North Harbour Stadium?

Moana Pasifika won four of their five matches at North Harbour Stadium last year.

Find out more: Moana Pasifika announce closure

Did you know that Raglan is hosting a big surfing event?

Raglan is hosting the first-ever combined men’s and women’s surfing event in New Zealand!

Find out more: World’s best Surfers hit Raglan

What is special about the Rangatira spider's size?

The Rangatira spider is one of New Zealand's largest spiders, with females weighing up to five grams!

Find out more: Giant New Zealand Spider could return home

What caused a major road delay?

A truck carrying about 1 million bees crashed near Knoxville and caused a major road delay.

Find out more: Million Bees cause Highway chaos

What big energy upgrade is happening on Stewart Island?

Stewart Island is getting a solar farm to help save on electricity costs!

Find out more: Solar Power is coming to Stewart Island

What kind of weather is expected on New Zealand's east coast?

Heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas are expected!

Find out more: Dangerous weather for East Coast

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