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She accidentally threw it in the rubbish after thinking it was a loser!
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What is Koru Circle designed to let top members do?
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Air New Zealand is adding a new top tier called Koru Black for its most frequent travellers.
Find out more: Airpoints renamed to Koru
How many teeth does the world record holder have?
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Find out more: World record: Most teeth
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Find out more: Hall snatches Silver in Paralympics
How long was the world's longest tiramisu made in London?
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The world's longest tiramisu was 1,445 feet long!
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Why are people in South Westland worried about deer?
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Wild deer numbers have grown very quickly, causing concerns for farmers and conservationists.
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What is the Government's plan for local streaming apps in New Zealand?
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Ronnie O'Sullivan scored a record-breaking 153 in snooker!
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Daniel Hillier got married earlier in the week before winning the New Zealand Open!
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  • costume design The art of making clothes for characters in films. Costume design helps actors look like their characters.
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