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What exciting event did PSG achieve by winning the Champions League again?
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PSG became only the second team to win the Champions League back-to-back!
Find out more: PSG Win Champions League Again
What animal is missing from a Texas ranch?
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A giraffe named Gracie has been missing for nearly two weeks!
Find out more: Missing Giraffe sparks Texas search
What is the wingspan of the Antonov AN-124?
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The Antonov AN-124 has a wingspan of 73.3 meters, about the length of two Olympic swimming pools side by side!
Find out more: World’s Biggest Cargo Plane Lands in Auckland
What are the gases that the new scheme is targeting?
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The new scheme targets hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are powerful greenhouse gases.
Find out more: New scheme targets cooling gases
What is the Government's plan for local streaming apps in New Zealand?
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The Government wants local streaming apps to be easy to find on smart TVs in New Zealand.
Find out more: NZ Apps may get Prime TV spot
Why do you think stolen chips tasted better in the study?
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Chips taken from someone else's plate were rated as tastier because of the thrill of stealing them!
Find out more: Is stolen food tasty?
Why are people in Auckland buying petrol containers quickly?
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People are worried that fuel prices will keep rising, so they want to buy petrol before it gets more expensive.
Find out more: Petrol price rise – Kiwis react
What important lesson did Bashii the tiger teach visitors at the zoo?
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Bashii helped teach visitors about the dangers facing wild tigers and how to protect them.
Find out more: Beloved Tiger Bashii Dies at Wellington Zoo
Why were the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 races cancelled in April?
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The races were cancelled due to safety concerns from conflicts in the Middle East.
Find out more: April Formula 1 races cancelled
What is the most commonly misspelled word in America?
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The word 'bougie' tops the list of misspelled words in America!
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How many goals did Messi score in the match against Austria?
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Messi scored two goals in the match against Austria, breaking the World Cup record!
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What tricky move did Zoi land to score high points?
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Zoi landed a tricky move called a 'backside triple cork 1440'!
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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!
Find out more: Wellington Library reopens
What makes the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola different from other strains?
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The Bundibugyo strain is harder to contain because there are no approved vaccines or treatments for it.
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What exciting milestone did the Wellington Phoenix women achieve recently?
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The Wellington Phoenix women reached the A-League Women’s grand final for the first time ever!
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What did officials warn about the 120-year-old dam in Hawaii?
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Officials warned that the old dam could be in danger of failing due to heavy flooding.
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What amazing weight did David Liti lift to win gold?
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David Liti lifted an incredible 223kg to win the gold medal!
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  • citizenship The status of being a member of a country. Gaining citizenship means you can vote and live in that country.
  • milestone An important event or point in progress. Graduating from school is a big milestone in life.
  • exempt Not required to do something. Children under 16 are exempt from taking the test.
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