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Find out more: Children’s Film Festival tours Aotearoa
What was the highest score made by a White Ferns player?
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Did you know that New Zealand has its first rubber road made from recycled tyres?
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The rubber road in Glentunnel used about 1,797 recycled tyres!
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What historic achievement did Auckland FC accomplish in the A-League?
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Auckland FC won the A-League championship in just their second season!
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What amazing thing did the robot Ace do?
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How many hectares did the 1080 operation cover on Stewart Island / Rakiura?
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What did officials warn about the 120-year-old dam in Hawaii?
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  • knocked out To be eliminated from a competition. The team was knocked out of the tournament after losing.
  • boundaries Hits that reach the edge of the playing field, scoring extra points. She hit 15 boundaries during her innings.
  • semifinals The round before the final match in a tournament. The team needed to win to reach the semifinals.
    • Find the words in the article:White Ferns knocked out by England

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