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Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?
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Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mt Everest in 1953!
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What famous hotel is being restored in New Zealand?
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The historic Chateau Tongariro hotel is being restored to welcome visitors again!
Find out more: Government backs Chateau Revival
What special eggs were flown from Nelson to Christchurch?
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The rare kākāriki karaka eggs were flown to help save the species!
Find out more: Rare Karaka Eggs flown South
What can happen if a dog eats toxic algae?
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Eating even a small piece of toxic algae can be very dangerous for dogs and might even kill them!
Find out more: Toxic algae warnings in rivers
What important role did Ayatollah Khamenei have in Iran?
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Ayatollah Khamenei was Iran's Supreme Leader for nearly 40 years, making key decisions.
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What exciting event helped Auckland FC stay in the A-League?
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Auckland FC won a thrilling penalty shootout against Melbourne City!
Find out more: Auckland FC win penalty thriller
What is the name of Team New Zealand's new racing yacht?
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The new racing yacht is called Taihoro, and it's been upgraded for the next America’s Cup!
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How many runs did India win by in the T20 World Cup final?
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India won the final by 96 runs, making it a big victory!
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What special moment did LeBron and Bronny achieve in the NBA?
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LeBron James made history by assisting his son Bronny in a game, marking the first father-son assist in NBA history!
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Wētā FX won a BAFTA for visual effects for Avatar: Fire and Ash!
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