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The NCEA qualification will be replaced with a brand-new system!
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When a cricket match is washed out, it means heavy rain stops the game before it can start, and both teams get one point each!
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In the Enhanced Games, athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs that are usually banned in other sports.
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The Wellington Phoenix women reached the A-League Women’s grand final for the first time ever!
Find out more: Phoenix Women Make History With Grand Final Spot
What major dairy brands are changing ownership?
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How long did David Rush balance a running chainsaw on his chin?
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David Rush balanced a running chainsaw on his chin for over four minutes!
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Which New Zealand restaurant was the only Samoan restaurant to win a Michelin star?
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What is the name of the newly discovered dinosaur in the Sahara?
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