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Neville Sandiford was 101 years and 262 days old when he earned the record!
Find out more: Kiwi named Oldest Croquet Player
How many tries did the Black Ferns score in the first half?
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The Black Ferns scored six tries in the first half of the game!
Find out more: Black Ferns thrash Scotland to stay unbeaten
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!
Find out more: Heinz Wattie’s Job cuts Planned
How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?
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New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!
Find out more: Kiwifruit Harvest breaks Record
What is special about the color of the new octopus species?
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The new octopus species has a bright blue color, which is very rare in nature!
Find out more: New Species of Tiny Blue Octopus discovered
How high did the planes fly over the stadium during the rugby match?
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The planes flew about 12.5 to 14 meters above the stadium, which is as tall as a four-storey building!
Find out more: Low Planes Spark Stadium Safety Review
What special aircraft is helping with the evacuation plans?
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The New Zealand Air Force is using a Hercules aircraft for possible evacuations.
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What type of illness was linked to the Taco Bell lettuce?
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The illness linked to the lettuce is called cyclosporiasis, caused by a tiny parasite.
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How many sea lion pups were born last season in Dunedin?
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Last season, 38 sea lion pups were born along the Otago coast!
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What is the oldest whale fossil site ever discovered?
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The world's oldest whale fossil site is over five million years old and found deep in the Indian Ocean!
Find out more: Ancient Whale Fossils found deep undersea

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The new satellites are designed to test next-generation navigation technology for better services like autonomous vehicles and emergency services.
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What rare scoring option did the Roosters use to win the game?
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How much money is the New Zealand Government investing in cycle trail repairs?
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The New Zealand Government is investing over $800,000 to repair cycle trails!
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What happened to all the phones in Riverton?
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Every phone in Riverton mysteriously disappeared one morning!
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What special time of year did the rescue flight take place in Antarctica?
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The rescue flight happened just before months of winter darkness in Antarctica!
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What did officials warn about the 120-year-old dam in Hawaii?
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