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What toy helped the baby monkey Punch feel safe?
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Punch the monkey was given a soft orangutan toy named Djungelskog to comfort him after being abandoned.
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Why were the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 races cancelled in April?
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The races were cancelled due to safety concerns from conflicts in the Middle East.
Find out more: April Formula 1 races cancelled
What surprising place have residents found millipedes crawling into?
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Residents have found millipedes in shoes, bags, and even beds!
Find out more: Wellington battles Millipede problem
How much money is the New Zealand Government spending to restore Tongariro National Park?
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The New Zealand Government is spending $3.5 million to restore Tongariro National Park after fires.
Find out more: Funds boost Tongariro Recovery
What cool feature could a car have for long trips?
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A new car design includes a toilet that slides out from under a seat!
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What special mission are the astronauts on?
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The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!
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What is the name of the giant trout statue in Gore?
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The giant trout statue in Gore is getting an official name through a fun competition!
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Did you know the Wellington Phoenix scored three goals in their last match?
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Yes! They scored three goals to win 3-1 against Sydney FC.
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What does the statue by Banksy represent?
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The statue is a comment on blind patriotism, encouraging people to think critically.
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What major event was happening when the security scare occurred?
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The security scare happened during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
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The students finished their kapa haka practice, they packed away the mats and water bottles.

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  • security The protection of people and places. Security checks help keep everyone safe at events.
  • journalists People who write news articles or report news. Journalists share important stories with the public.
  • suspect A person believed to have done something wrong. The police arrested the suspect after the incident.
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