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What historic event happened between the Māori Queen and Prince William?
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The Māori Queen met Prince William at Windsor Castle, making history!
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Did you know Chris Wood became the All Whites' all-time leader in appearances?
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Chris Wood played his 89th game for the All Whites, making him the all-time leader!
Find out more: All Whites lose warm-up match
How many books are ready to borrow at the new Wellington Library?
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The new Wellington Library has around 250,000 books ready for borrowing!
Find out more: Wellington Library reopens
What is the special name for clouds that look rainbow-colored?
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The special name for these colorful clouds is cloud iridescence!
Find out more: Rainbow Clouds light up the Sky
How long has the Seddon Memorial Town Clock been watching over Rotorua?
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The Seddon Memorial Town Clock has been in Rotorua for over 100 years!
Find out more: Rotorua’s Historic Clock ticks again
What was the hottest average temperature in Western Europe for June and July?
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The hottest average temperature in Western Europe for June and July was 21.62°C!
Find out more: Europe breaks heat record during Summer
How much do some families spend on school uniforms each year?
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Some families spend over $1,000 on school uniforms each year!
Find out more: ACT plans cheaper school uniforms
What is the most commonly misspelled word in America?
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The word 'bougie' tops the list of misspelled words in America!
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Why do you think the beach banned umbrellas for some visitors?
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The beach banned umbrellas to keep everyone safe during emergencies.
Find out more: Italian beach limits Umbrellas
What was the score of the match that led to the coach's resignation?
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The Wellington Phoenix lost 5-0 to Auckland FC, which was a tough defeat.
Find out more: Wellington Phoenix coach resigns

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What special award did Hamish Kerr win at the Halberg Awards?
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What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
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What song did Bulgaria's Dara perform to win Eurovision?
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What tiny dinosaur was discovered in Spain?
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What toy helped the baby monkey Punch feel safe?
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How many complaints about bee droppings did the council receive?
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What impressive achievement did Aiden Markram reach during the match?
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  • century A score of 100 runs in cricket. Finn Allen scored a century with 100 runs!
  • unbeaten Not losing; still having a score without being out. He had an unbeaten score of 100 runs.
  • boundaries When the ball is hit out of the playing area, scoring runs. The players hit many boundaries during the match.
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