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What exciting event took place at the new Te Kaha stadium?
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What was the score of the Warriors vs. Broncos game?
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Find out more: Warriors beat Broncos in Magic Round
How many times has the Whangārei bridge lifted for boats since it opened?
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The Whangārei bridge has lifted more than 25,000 times for boats!
Find out more: Famous Whangārei Bridge showing cracks
What amazing milestone did Sir David Attenborough recently celebrate?
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Sir David Attenborough just turned 100 years old!
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What is the length of the newly discovered coral colony?
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Which famous footballers are being celebrated in the new Lego sets?
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Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?
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What year did New Zealand's first official television broadcast start?
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What amazing time did Sabastian Sawe run the marathon in?
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Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds!
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Vocabulary

  • residents People who live in a specific place. The residents of Rakiura are concerned about healthcare.
  • appointments Scheduled meetings, often for medical care. People have to wait weeks for their doctor appointments.
  • burnout Feeling very tired and stressed from too much work. Nurses worry about burnout from their busy schedules.
    • Find the words in the article:No Doctors on Rakiura

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