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How many goals did Kelli Brown score in the match?
Answer
Kelli Brown scored three goals, making a hat-trick in the game!
Find out more: Football Ferns defeat Samoa 8-0
What is one fun way to help you save money?
Answer
You can use the 24-hour rule to think before buying something!
Find out more: How to Save: Tricks that actually work
How many times a year can dragon fruit be harvested in tropical countries?
Answer
The dragon fruit plants grown in the trial were less prickly, which made them easier for workers to handle.
Find out more: Dragon Fruit trialed in Northland
What are the names of the new qualifications replacing NCEA?
Answer
The new qualifications are called the New Zealand Certificate of Education (NZCE) and the New Zealand Advanced Certificate of Education (NZACE).
Find out more: NCEA replacement announced
What is Koru Circle designed to let top members do?
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Air New Zealand is adding a new top tier called Koru Black for its most frequent travellers.
Find out more: Airpoints renamed to Koru
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.
Find out more: Phoenix Close to Finals
What important role did Ayatollah Khamenei have in Iran?
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Ayatollah Khamenei was Iran's Supreme Leader for nearly 40 years, making key decisions.
Find out more: What is going on in Iran?
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 did the goldfish Blub drive to set a world record?
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Blub drove a tiny car built by his owner, Thomas de Wolf, which responded to his movements in a water tank!
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What happens to recycling bins if people keep putting the wrong things in them?
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In Auckland and Christchurch, recycling bins can be taken away after three strikes for contamination!
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  • contamination When something dirty or unwanted mixes with something clean. Putting food waste in recycling causes contamination.
  • recyclable Materials that can be processed and used again. Paper and glass are recyclable materials.
  • enforcement Making sure rules are followed. The council uses enforcement to improve recycling habits.
    • Find the words in the article:Recycling Rules catch out Kiwis

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    Tane looked at the poster and said, "I will enter the speech competition next term."

    What change, if any, should be made to the section in bold? Tane looked at the poster and said, I will enter the speech competition next term.

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