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Ayesha Leti-I'iga scored two tries for the Black Ferns!
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The Superman robot can run at a top speed of 45.6 km/h, faster than Usain Bolt!
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Bosco flew the He Whakaputanga flag while riding his surfboard!
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England needed 160 runs to win the match against New Zealand.
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Betty first tried wing walking at the age of 87!
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The new thrill ride at Sky Tower is called SkyRide!
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