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What amazing time did Sabastian Sawe run the marathon in?

Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds!

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How many T-shirts did David Rush put on in one minute?

David Rush set a record by putting on 32 T-shirts in just 60 seconds!

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What is the length of the newly discovered coral colony?

The coral colony discovered by Sophie and Jan is about 111 meters long, which is similar to a Premier League football pitch!

Find out more: Mum and Daughter discover record coral colony

What special award did Hamish Kerr win at the Halberg Awards?

Hamish Kerr won the Supreme Halberg Award, New Zealand's top sports honor!

Find out more: Kerr tops Halberg Awards

What exciting moment helped the Highlanders win the game?

Cam Millar kicked a long-range penalty goal in the last minutes to win!

Find out more: Highlanders beat Crusaders in Opener

How old is Gertie the Chicken, the oldest living chicken?

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

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How many leatherback turtles were spotted near Tauranga?

Five rare leatherback turtles were spotted swimming near Mount Maunganui!

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What are the gases that the new scheme is targeting?

The new scheme targets hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are powerful greenhouse gases.

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