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How many athletes are featured in the new Weet-Bix Stat Attack cards?
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The Weet-Bix Stat Attack cards feature 26 athletes from New Zealand!
Find out more: Weet-Bix celebrates New Zealand sports stars
What did the goldfish Blub drive to set a world record?
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Blub drove a tiny car built by his owner, Thomas de Wolf, which responded to his movements in a water tank!
Find out more: Goldfish drives a car
What important agreement was signed on February 6, 1840?
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Te Tiriti o Waitangi, or the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed by many Māori chiefs and the British Crown.
Find out more: A short guide to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
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What record did Spider-Man: Brand New Day break at the box office?
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day had the second-biggest opening weekend ever, earning about NZ$1.6 billion!
Find out more: New Spider-Man film smashes Box Office records
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How much money can eligible Olympic athletes receive from the new grant?
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Eligible Olympic athletes can receive US$10,000, which is about NZ$17,000!
Find out more: Olympic Athletes to receive new grants
How far did Tori Moorby throw the javelin to win silver?
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Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!
Find out more: Moorby Wins Silver in Javelin

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What unusual task did the digger operator do at the competition?
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What special aircraft is helping with the evacuation plans?
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What was the score of the All Whites vs. England match?
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What special award did the New Zealand show win in New York?
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The animated series 'Bigsies and Littles' won a Gold Tower at the New York Festivals TV and Film Awards!
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How long has Beverly Hannett-Price been teaching?
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Beverly Hannett-Price has been teaching for an amazing 67 years!
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How many people had to leave their homes due to the wildfires?
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  • coral A type of marine life that forms reefs. Coral reefs are homes for many sea creatures.
  • meadow A field of grass and wildflowers. The coral looked like a beautiful underwater meadow.
  • currents The flow of water in a particular direction. Strong currents can help coral grow by bringing nutrients.
    • Find the words in the article:Mum and Daughter discover record coral colony

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