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People are worried that fuel prices will keep rising, so they want to buy petrol before it gets more expensive.
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How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?
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The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!
Find out more: Family breaks World Record with a slinky
What kinds of products can you find at Fieldays?
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Wētā FX won an Emmy Award for their amazing visual effects in Stranger Things!
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How many books are ready to borrow at the new Wellington Library?
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The new Wellington Library has around 250,000 books ready for borrowing!
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What special effects company from New Zealand won a BAFTA award?
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How much money is the New Zealand Government spending to restore Tongariro National Park?
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What amazing discovery was found in dinosaur poo?
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Scientists found a preserved feather inside a piece of dinosaur poo that is 66 million years old!
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Did you know that human waste could help make concrete stronger?
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What toy helped the baby monkey Punch feel safe?
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