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How long was Cookie Bear the face of Griffins biscuits?
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Cookie Bear was the face of Griffins biscuits for over 57 years!
Find out more: Cookie Bear comes back
How long has Beverly Hannett-Price been teaching?
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Beverly Hannett-Price has been teaching for an amazing 67 years!
Find out more: Teacher spends 67 Years of Teaching
Did you know Chris Wood is the captain of the All Whites?
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Chris Wood will lead New Zealand's All Whites at the 2026 FIFA World Cup!
Find out more: Chris Wood to Captain All Whites at the World Cup
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What special meal do families share to celebrate the Chinese New Year?
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Families share a reunion dinner, which is the most important meal of the year!
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How much money can eligible Olympic athletes receive from the new grant?
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Eligible Olympic athletes can receive US$10,000, which is about NZ$17,000!
Find out more: Olympic Athletes to receive new grants
How far did the missing cat travel from home?
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The missing cat traveled an amazing 630 kilometers from her home!
Find out more: Missing Cat found 630km from home
How old was the Major Oak tree when it died?
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The Major Oak tree was about 1,200 years old when it died!
Find out more: Ancient Robin Hood oak dies
How many toes does the record-breaking cat Erebus have?
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Erebus Anomaly has an amazing 29 toes!
Find out more: Cat sets record with 29 toes

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What percentage of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land?
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About 33% of New Zealand is covered by Public Conservation land, which is important for protecting nature and culture.
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How many KitKat bars were stolen in the heist?
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A whopping 413,793 KitKat bars were stolen from a lorry!
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What amazing records did robots break at the World Humanoid Robot Games?
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A robot broke Usain Bolt's sprint record by running 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, and another robot jumped 2.88 meters from a standstill, beating the human record!
Find out more: Robots Beat Human Sprint and Jump Records
How long did David Rush balance a running chainsaw on his chin?
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David Rush balanced a running chainsaw on his chin for over four minutes!
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What is the most commonly misspelled word in America?
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The word 'bougie' tops the list of misspelled words in America!
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What unique feature did the 2026 Winter Olympics have at its opening ceremony?
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The opening ceremony featured two Olympic cauldrons, one in Milan and another in Cortina!
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What kind of weather is expected on New Zealand's east coast?
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Heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas are expected!
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How old is Gertie the Chicken, the oldest living chicken?
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Gertie is 15 years and 100 days old, making her the oldest living chicken in the world!
Find out more: Gertie the Chicken breaks record
What special moment did LeBron and Bronny achieve in the NBA?
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LeBron James made history by assisting his son Bronny in a game, marking the first father-son assist in NBA history!
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  • citizenship The status of being a member of a country. Gaining citizenship means you can vote and live in that country.
  • milestone An important event or point in progress. Graduating from school is a big milestone in life.
  • exempt Not required to do something. Children under 16 are exempt from taking the test.
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