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What type of bird was found sick with bird flu in Australia?
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A northern giant petrel was found sick with bird flu in Australia!
Find out more: Second Bird Flu case found in Australia
What special mission are the astronauts on?
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The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!
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What amazing weight did David Liti lift to win gold?
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David Liti lifted an incredible 223kg to win the gold medal!
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What unexpected creature do the Minions summon for their movie?
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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!
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What unusual task did the digger operator do at the competition?
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What special award has Elijah Just been nominated for?
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What special mission is the HMNZS Canterbury on during its visit to Tokelau?
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What exciting event is happening for young flag football players in New Zealand?
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The NFL is funding youth flag football events, including national championships!
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What year did New Zealand's first official television broadcast start?
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What happened during the SailGP race in Auckland?
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How much money can eligible Olympic athletes receive from the new grant?
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What special feature does the Dunedin Kmart have for quiet shopping?
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How fast did the Lawn Queen mow the grass?
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How many runs did Tawhid Hridoy score to help Bangladesh win?
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  • athlete A person who competes in sports. The athlete trained hard for the big race.
  • foundation An organization that supports a cause. The foundation helps kids play sports.
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