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What does the name 'Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia' mean?
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It means 'The Long Wake of Te Rakihouia' and honors a historical figure.
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The new dinosaur is called Spinosaurus mirabilis, and it lived nearly 100 million years ago!
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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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The humpback whale swam over 15,000 kilometers to set a new record!
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What tasty treat was spotted with King Charles III?
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King Charles III was seen with RJ's black licorice in his car!
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