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What exciting thing did Connor Esterhuizen do in the final match?
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Connor Esterhuizen scored 75 runs in just 33 balls, helping South Africa win!
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What major dairy brands are changing ownership?
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Fonterra is selling its brands, including Mainland and Anchor, to Lactalis.
Find out more: Fonterra sells Major Dairy brands
What age group might soon be allowed to ride on footpaths?
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Children under 12 could soon be allowed to cycle on footpaths, making it safer for them!
Find out more: Children may ride on Footpaths
What tricky move did Zoi land to score high points?
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Zoi landed a tricky move called a 'backside triple cork 1440'!
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What types of seabirds were rescued by Wellington Zoo after the storm?
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Wellington Zoo rescued albatrosses, petrels, and penguins after a storm!
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How many new astronauts did NASA announce?
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NASA announced 10 new astronauts who may travel to the Moon or Mars!
Find out more: New Astronauts Announced
What is the wingspan of the Antonov AN-124?
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The Antonov AN-124 has a wingspan of 73.3 meters, about the length of two Olympic swimming pools side by side!
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What was special about the All Whites' win against Chile?
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What interesting features does Pluto have that make it unique?
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Vocabulary

  • threatened at risk of becoming extinct or disappearing The threatened pukunui needs protection to survive.
  • controversial causing disagreement because people have different opinions The controversial 1080 drop divided opinion on the island.
  • monitored watched carefully over time Feral cats will be monitored to see when they return.
    • Find the words in the article:Pukunui numbers rise on Rakiura

    SMART Prep | Quick Question 210756

    The children were excited to see the thing on the stage.

    What is the BEST replacement for the word in bold?

    World