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The world's smallest arcade machine is just 2.4 cm tall!
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What exciting new feature will Kmart's biggest New Zealand store have?
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Kmart's new store will have a special layout that moves checkouts to the front!
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Finn Allen's new contract is worth NZ$740,000 over three years!
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