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Who was chosen as the new head coach of the All Blacks?

Dave Rennie has been named the new head coach of the All Blacks!

Find out more: Rennie named All Blacks Coach

What important role does Glenariffe Stream play for salmon?

Glenariffe Stream is a key spawning area for salmon, helping them lay eggs.

Find out more: Wetland Plan for Salmon

What happened during the SailGP race in Auckland?

Two SailGP boats, Black Foils and France, collided at high speed!

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Who scored the try that gave the Black Ferns the lead?

The match was delayed for three hours because of lightning.

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What was the score of the match that led to the coach's resignation?

The Wellington Phoenix lost 5-0 to Auckland FC, which was a tough defeat.

Find out more: Wellington Phoenix coach resigns

How many complaints about bee droppings did the council receive?

The Tauranga City Council received 34 complaints about bee droppings in two years!

Find out more: Council tackles Bee Poo Complaints

What unique behavior of sperm whales was recently filmed by scientists?

Scientists filmed sperm whales headbutting each other for the first time!

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What caused a major road delay?

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

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What record did Finn Allen break during the T20 World Cup semi-final?

Finn Allen scored the fastest century ever in a T20 World Cup match, hitting 100 runs in just 33 balls!

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cultivars Different plant varieties that are specially grown for certain qualities. The researchers tested three new cultivars of dragon fruit in Northland.

Yield The amount of fruit or crop that a plant produces. The scientists hope the tunnel houses will increase the yield of dragon fruit.

proactive Taking action early to prepare for future changes or problems. The researchers are being proactive by testing new crops for a changing climate.

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