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What can cause a flash flood like the one in Nepal?

A flash flood can happen after heavy rain or when landslides block rivers, like in Nepal.

Find out more: Huge Flood hits Nepal-China Border

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What percentage of threatening events in stores were caused by repeat offenders last year?

Last year, repeat offenders were linked to 34% of threatening events in Bunnings stores.

Find out more: Bunnings adds Facial Recognition

What caused the rare bloom of wildflowers in Death Valley?

A wetter autumn and winter allowed seeds to grow into flowers.

Find out more: Flowers bloom at Death Valley

What special role did Clyde the thistle mascot have during the Commonwealth Games?

Clyde the thistle mascot met thousands of visitors during the 2014 Games!

Find out more: Clyde returns for Glasgow Games

What special features do LEGO's Smart Bricks have?

LEGO's Smart Bricks can light up, make sounds, and react to movement!

Find out more: LEGO’s Smart Bricks arrive

Find out more: Kiwi Cole Davies Wins US Motocross Double

What makes the Enhanced Games different from the Olympics?

In the Enhanced Games, athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs that are usually banned in other sports.

Find out more: What are the Enhanced Games?

How many medals did New Zealand win at the Commonwealth Games?

New Zealand won a total of 36 medals, including 10 gold medals!

Find out more: New Zealand Finish Glasgow Games With 36 Medals

How long did it take to build Auckland's City Rail Link?

It took nearly a decade, or about nine years, to complete the City Rail Link!

Find out more: Auckland’s City Rail Link finally opens

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How long did Hayden Wilde take to complete the race?

Hayden Wilde completed the race in 3 hours, 50 minutes, and 51 seconds!

Find out more: Hayden Wilde Wins First World Triathlon Title

What makes the Triceratops herd special?

The Triceratops herd is the only one ever found together, giving scientists unique insights into their lives!

Find out more: World’s only Triceratops herd coming to NZ

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What was special about Kiribati's football win?

Kiribati won its first-ever football title in a big tournament!

Find out more: Kiribati claims First-Ever Football title

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How much money is being added to New Zealand's ambulance services?

New Zealand's ambulance services are getting a $35 million boost to help them respond faster and serve more people!

Find out more: Ambulance Services get a $35M Boost

How much do some families spend on school uniforms each year?

Some families spend over $1,000 on school uniforms each year!

Find out more: ACT plans cheaper school uniforms

What important goods are transported through the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for ships carrying oil and other goods!

Find out more: Trump Says He Will Soon Claim Strait of Hormuz

How many books are ready to borrow at the new Wellington Library?

The new Wellington Library has around 250,000 books ready for borrowing!

Find out more: Wellington Library reopens

How many NFL games did Brian Fowler watch in one season?

Brian Fowler watched an amazing 56 NFL games in one season!

Find out more: Superfan watches 56 NFL Games

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artificial intelligence A computer system that can think and learn like a human. AI helps robots understand and respond to their surroundings.

intersection A place where two or more roads meet. We stopped at the intersection to wait for the green light.

priority Something that is considered more important than other things. School children crossing the street have priority at traffic lights.

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