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How many times has Finland been named the happiest country?
Answer
Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for a record nine times!
Find out more: Finland Tops Happiness List
What was the score of the match that led to the coach's resignation?
Answer
The Wellington Phoenix lost 5-0 to Auckland FC, which was a tough defeat.
Find out more: Wellington Phoenix coach resigns
What age group in Spain will be affected by the new social media ban?
Answer
The new law in Spain will affect children under 16 years old.
Find out more: Spain becomes latest country to ban Social Media
Did you know the Wellington Phoenix scored three goals in their last match?
Answer
Yes! They scored three goals to win 3-1 against Sydney FC.
Find out more: Phoenix Close to Finals
Why are airfares rising in New Zealand right now?
Answer
Airfares are rising because jet fuel prices have gone up due to the war in the Middle East.
Find out more: Airfares rise amid Fuel Costs
How many hectares did the 1080 operation cover on Stewart Island / Rakiura?
Answer
The pukunui population grew from 105 birds to 160 birds, which was the largest increase in 32 years of recovery work.
Find out more: Pukunui numbers rise on Rakiura
What special achievement did Adam Hall reach at the Paralympics?
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Adam Hall won a silver medal, completing his collection of every color of Paralympic medal!
Find out more: Hall snatches Silver in Paralympics
How many KitKat bars were stolen in the heist?
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A whopping 413,793 KitKat bars were stolen from a lorry!
Find out more: 12 Tonnes of KitKat Stolen
How many views did the robot dance get in three days?
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The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!
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What toy helped the baby monkey Punch feel safe?
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Punch the monkey was given a soft orangutan toy named Djungelskog to comfort him after being abandoned.
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  • shortage Not enough of something available. There was a shortage of water during the hot summer.
  • investigate To look into something carefully to find out more. The detective will investigate the mystery of the missing cookies.
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