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The Qantas plane flew an amazing 23,075 kilometers non-stop!
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You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
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New Zealand is debating making English an official language along with te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language!
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Christchurch is hosting Yarnarchy, a festival filled with amazing wool art!
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What record did Fehi Fineanganofo set during the Super Rugby season?
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Fehi Fineanganofo scored 17 tries this season, setting a new record!
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How fast did the New Zealand rowers finish their race?
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The New Zealand rowers finished their race in 6 minutes and 26.86 seconds!
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How many athletes participated in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
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Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations took part in the Games!
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Ronnie O'Sullivan scored a record-breaking 153 in snooker!
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A truck carrying about 1 million bees crashed near Knoxville and caused a major road delay.
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1,037 people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to break the record!
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What was the score of the match between Tottenham and Auckland FC?
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The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!
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  • trial A test to see if something works well. The police are doing a trial of a new app.
  • technology Tools or machines that help us do things. The new technology helps police check cars quickly.
  • officer A person who works for the police. The officer used the app to scan the number plate.
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