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Auckland turned laundromats into music spots with 'washing machine jukeboxes'!
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What special tradition happens when a new prime minister is appointed?
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How tall is the Starship rocket that SpaceX launched?
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What unusual winter weather surprised New Zealand this week?
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What new name did Apple Maps give Lake Ontario in the US?
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Apple Maps changed Lake Ontario's name to Lake America for users in the US!
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How many teams are participating in the AIMS Games rugby sevens?
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  • hydrogen A type of gas used as fuel. Hydrogen can power cars and produce clean energy.
  • emissions Gases released into the air from vehicles. Cars can produce harmful emissions that affect the environment.
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