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Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay only one egg a year!
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What caused a major road delay?
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A truck carrying about 1 million bees crashed near Knoxville and caused a major road delay.
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What is the length of the newly discovered coral colony?
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The coral colony discovered by Sophie and Jan is about 111 meters long, which is similar to a Premier League football pitch!
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What special event happened for Daniel Hillier just before his big win?
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Daniel Hillier got married earlier in the week before winning the New Zealand Open!
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How long do you now have to use a gift card in New Zealand?
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You now have at least three years to use gift cards in New Zealand!
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What special feature was designed for athletes at the Winter Paralympics?
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A special front row for wheelchair users was created so everyone could enjoy the event together!
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How far did the Artemis II spacecraft travel around the Moon?
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The Artemis II spacecraft traveled a whopping 694,481 miles around the Moon!
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The HMNZS Canterbury is on a mission called Operation Calypso, which helps stop illegal fishing in the Pacific.
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  • proactive Taking action early to prepare for future changes or problems. The researchers are being proactive by testing new crops for a changing climate.
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