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What was the score of the Roosters' historic game?
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The Roosters won 82-12, making it one of the biggest wins ever!
Find out more: Roosters score huge NRL Victory, making history
What special feature does the new Tesla Roadster have?
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The new Tesla Roadster can briefly fly through the air using tiny rocket engines!
Find out more: Tesla Unveils Car that can Fly Short Hops
What magnitude was the earthquake that hit the southern Philippines?
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The earthquake was a powerful 7.8 magnitude!
Find out more: Strong Earthquake hits Southern Philippines
How many matching salt and pepper packets does Linda Schulz have?
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Linda Schulz has an amazing collection of 754 matching salt and pepper packets!
Find out more: Woman Wins Back World Record for Salt and Pepper
What was the score of the match that led to the coach's resignation?
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The Wellington Phoenix lost 5-0 to Auckland FC, which was a tough defeat.
Find out more: Wellington Phoenix coach resigns
What special event did Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges win a gold medal in?
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Emma Foy and Jessie Hodges won gold in tandem cycling at the Commonwealth Games!
Find out more: New Zealand Pair Win Cycling Gold
How far has Jono already swum on his journey?
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Jono has swum more than 545 kilometres on his journey!
Find out more: Jono Swims the North Island Coast
What happened to Iran's Supreme Leader during the air strikes?
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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during the strikes.
Find out more: US and Israel Strike Iran
How many practice drills were held for the new rail tunnels?
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There were 15 practice drills held to prepare for emergencies in the new rail tunnels.
Find out more: Auckland’s new Rail Tunnels pass final test

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The F-35A Lightning II jets are called 'fifth-generation' fighters because they are some of the most advanced planes in the world, designed to be hard to spot on radar!
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What two animals in Antarctica are now considered endangered?
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Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are now endangered due to climate change.
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A waka is a traditional Māori canoe, and the Anaweka waka is a historic fragment that helps us learn about Māori culture.
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How many NFL games did Brian Fowler watch in one season?
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Brian Fowler watched an amazing 56 NFL games in one season!
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What type of whale stranded on St Heliers Beach?
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A rare Shepherd's beaked whale was found stranded on the beach!
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What special week celebrates the Māori language in New Zealand?
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, or Māori Language Week, celebrates the Māori language each year!
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The Tauranga City Council received 34 complaints about bee droppings in two years!
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