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What exciting event will take place in New Zealand in 2027?
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New Zealand will host its first-ever State of Origin rugby match at Eden Park!
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Eating even a small piece of toxic algae can be very dangerous for dogs and might even kill them!
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The tiny dinosaur discovered in Spain is called Foskeia pelendonum, and it was no bigger than a chicken!
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Scientists hatched a butterfly in space for the first time ever!
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  • telescope A tool that helps us see faraway objects in space. Astronomers use telescopes to study stars and planets.
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