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Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations took part in the Games!
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Rakiura hasn't had a full-time doctor for over 10 years!
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Chips taken from someone else's plate were rated as tastier because of the thrill of stealing them!
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You now have at least three years to use gift cards in New Zealand!
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How many runs did Kane Williamson score in his cricket career?
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Kane Williamson scored an amazing 19,346 runs in his career!
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