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Daniel Hillier got married earlier in the week before winning the New Zealand Open!
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What unexpected creature do the Minions summon for their movie?
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The Minions accidentally summon Goomi, a cute green creature instead of a scary monster!
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What special challenge did Eliza McCartney face before winning gold?
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Eliza McCartney had to overcome years of injuries before her big win!
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How did the Black Sticks win their match against the USA?
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The Black Sticks won by scoring all their penalty shootout attempts and making key saves!
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What is special about the Rangatira spider's size?
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What is the Dawn Wall known for?
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How much money is the New Zealand Government investing in cycle trail repairs?
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The New Zealand Government is investing over $800,000 to repair cycle trails!
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  • tramp A long walk in nature, often on trails. We went on a tramp through the beautiful mountains.
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