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The Black Ferns scored six tries in the first half of the game!
Find out more: Black Ferns thrash Scotland to stay unbeaten
What special tournament did Coach Koponen help the Breakers win?
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Find out more: Breakers split with Coach
If you could rename one place in New Zealand based on what it looks like, what would you call it?
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Aotearoa even has an official board just for place names, and in 2024 it celebrated 100 years of official place naming. That means people have been carefully recording, checking, and protecting place names for a whole century.
Find out more: How Aotearoa got its Place Names
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 makes the F-35A Lightning II jets special?
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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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How many athletes participated in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
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What major problem could affect future Football World Cups?
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What were the magnitudes of the earthquakes that hit Venezuela?
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The earthquakes that struck Venezuela had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5!
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  • millipede A small, many-legged insect that can be found in homes. I saw a millipede crawling on the sidewalk.
  • nematode Tiny worms that can help control pests like millipedes. Nematodes are used in gardens to fight harmful insects.
  • population The number of living things in a certain area. The population of birds in the park is increasing.
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