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How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?
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The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!
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What exciting moment helped the Highlanders win the game?
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Cam Millar kicked a long-range penalty goal in the last minutes to win!
Find out more: Highlanders beat Crusaders in Opener
How long did David Rush and Alex Gosch keep the balloons in the air?
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They kept the balloons in the air for 16 minutes and 25 seconds!
Find out more: World Record: 5 balloons floating for 16 mins
How many leatherback turtles were spotted near Tauranga?
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Five rare leatherback turtles were spotted swimming near Mount Maunganui!
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What unique behavior of sperm whales was recently filmed by scientists?
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Scientists filmed sperm whales headbutting each other for the first time!
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What exciting event took place in Auckland with big splashes and jumps?
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The Z Manu World Champs featured amazing splash-making competitions for all ages!
Find out more: Manu Champions crowned in Auckland.
How far away is the galaxy Messier 77 from Earth?
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Messier 77 is a whopping 45 million light-years away from Earth!
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What was Tom Blundell's amazing score in the match?
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Tom Blundell scored a fantastic 186 runs, his best ever!
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How much money is the New Zealand Government investing in cycle trail repairs?
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The New Zealand Government is investing over $800,000 to repair cycle trails!
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How long do you now have to use a gift card in New Zealand?
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You now have at least three years to use gift cards in New Zealand!
Find out more: Gift Card rules change

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Vocabulary

  • plunger A tool used to push or pull things, often for unclogging. He used a plunger to pop the balloons.
  • record The best or highest achievement in a certain activity. He set a new world record for balloon popping.
  • burst To break suddenly or explode. The balloon burst when he hit it with the plunger.
    • Find the words in the article:Plunger Pops Balloon World Record

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