Firefighters Use Virtual Heat In Training

Kiwi firefighters are using virtual reality to prepare encase there's a difficult mission. The FLAIM system developed in Australia, simulates real-life situations and includes protective clothing that generates realistic heat.

As well as the virtual googles, a breathing apparatus, heat vest  and interactive hose reel haves also been developed and advanced.

Penguin Swims From NZ To Australia

A small penguin from New Zealand has swam to Australia. The fiordland penguin was found struggling against the rocks in the shallow at Kennett river, west of Melbourne, on 10 July.
It was taken, and put in a zoo, by a marine expert. They gave the penguin vitamins, fluids, until it was well enough to eat. It has just been re-released, and been put back in the wild and hope it might swim back to New Zealand. The penguin has travelled 2500 km. Penguins can't  fly but, they are sure one of the fastest swimmers on the planet.

World Champions - Silver Ferns Win Thriller

The Silver Ferns are 2019 Netball world champions. They have beaten Australia 52 to 51 to claim the Netball world championships. Australia were the hot favourites going into the competition. They had been the world champions since 2003. That means New Zealand has now won the title 5 times.

The match itself, as you would except, exciting. The Silver Ferns led 28-25 at half time and then by 4 at the end of the 3rd quarter. Australia fought back in the last quarter and won it by three goals but New Zealand did enough to stay in the game.

New Zealand captain, Casey Kopua said after the game. "It's all worth it when you have the belief nothing can stop you. I can't believe we've done it. It's not just for us it's for everyone in New Zealand."