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What special feature does the One New Zealand Stadium have?
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The stadium has a roof, keeping everyone warm and dry during rain!
Find out more: Te Kaha One New Zealand Stadium opens
What happened during the SailGP race in Auckland?
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Two SailGP boats, Black Foils and France, collided at high speed!
Find out more: Black Foils collides with France
What kind of weather is expected on New Zealand's east coast?
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Heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas are expected!
Find out more: Dangerous weather for East Coast
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
What is special about the Swiss bus service called Line 0?
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Line 0 is a free bus with no set route or timetable, encouraging passengers to enjoy the journey and connect with others.
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What unique dress code did this year's Met Gala have?
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This year's dress code was 'Fashion is art,' inspiring guests to wear outfits like pieces of art!
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What record did Finn Allen break during the T20 World Cup semi-final?
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Finn Allen scored the fastest century ever in a T20 World Cup match, hitting 100 runs in just 33 balls!
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How do rice seeds know when to sprout?
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Rice seeds can hear the sound of rain and grow faster when they do! They sprout about 24% quicker when they hear raindrops.
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What special anniversary does this year mark for Anzac Day?
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This year marks 110 years since New Zealand troops arrived on the Western Front in WWI!
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It's a long-period comet that takes about 170,000 years to orbit the Sun!
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  • photogenic Looks good in photos. Gertie is very photogenic and loves being in pictures.
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