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Airfares are rising because jet fuel prices have gone up due to the war in the Middle East.
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The aurora australis lights up the sky with beautiful purple and green colors!
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Wellington Airport installed special energy-absorbing blocks called EMAS to keep planes safe.
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What did scientists discover about the ancient giant shark fossils?
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Scientists found a new species of giant shark that lived 115 million years ago!
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Acid rain is rain that contains harmful chemicals, which can damage plants and water supplies. It can make water more acidic and harm crops.
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How many runs did India win by in the T20 World Cup final?
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India won the final by 96 runs, making it a big victory!
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  • Ancestor A person in your family or cultural line who lived long ago. Tara is remembered as an important ancestor in the name Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
  • Settlement A place where people come to live and build a community. Early European settlement changed many place names in New Zealand.
  • Restore To bring something back to its earlier or original form. Some traditional Māori names have been restored so their stories are not lost.
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