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St John received a record 2,562 emergency calls in one day!
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The total solar eclipse in Dunedin will last for almost three minutes!
Find out more: Dunedin prepares for Solar Eclipse in 2028
What unique behavior of sperm whales was recently filmed by scientists?
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Hali Rieman mowed a football field-sized area in just 14 minutes and 51 seconds!
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What could the proposed law in New Zealand change about welfare decisions?
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What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?
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The tiny bat was named Mystacina nymphe, and it weighed only 8 to 10 grams!
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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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