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What amazing thing did scientists do with butterflies in space?
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Scientists hatched a butterfly in space for the first time ever!
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How many jobs could be affected by Heinz Wattie's plan?
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Heinz Wattie's plan could affect about 350 jobs across New Zealand!
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What surprising thing happened to Hamish Elliott during the race?
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Hamish Elliott fell out of his kayak into the river but still won the race!
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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
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What big change is happening to the NCEA qualification for students?
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The NCEA qualification will be replaced with a brand-new system!
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What rare bird did Harold spot in his backyard?
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Harold spotted a kākārearea, New Zealand's rare native falcon!
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Did you know who the new coach of England's Test cricket team is?
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Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, is the new coach!
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How many LEGO bricks did Tommy Schmidt use to build the sausage?
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Tommy Schmidt used 65,000 LEGO bricks to create the giant sausage!
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How long did David Rush balance a running chainsaw on his chin?
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David Rush balanced a running chainsaw on his chin for over four minutes!
Find out more: Chainsaw Chin Record Broken

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What was the highest temperature recorded in the UK during the hottest June day?
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How did Tim Payne become an internet superstar?
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How far away is the galaxy Messier 77 from Earth?
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What special award did Rippin Rosie win at the competition?
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What makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?
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What was the hottest average temperature in Western Europe for June and July?
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What two animals in Antarctica are now considered endangered?
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  • species A group of living things that are similar. Dogs and cats are different species of animals.
  • predators Animals that hunt and eat other animals. Lions are predators that hunt for food.
  • vivid Very bright and colorful. The sunset was vivid with orange and pink colors.
    • Find the words in the article:New Species of Tiny Blue Octopus discovered

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