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Akida is a little jealous because he is no longer the youngest chimp in the troop.
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Find out more: Zoi wins Olympic Silver
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Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges won gold in tandem cycling at the Commonwealth Games!
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Artemis II broke the Apollo 13 record for the farthest crewed spaceflight!
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What is the value of Finn Allen's new cricket contract?
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Finn Allen's new contract is worth NZ$740,000 over three years!
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What song did Bulgaria's Dara perform to win Eurovision?
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What technology are students using to cheat on exams?
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How long did it take to build Auckland's City Rail Link?
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It took nearly a decade, or about nine years, to complete the City Rail Link!
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The giant trout statue in Gore is getting an official name through a fun competition!
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