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What exciting event took place in Auckland with big splashes and jumps?
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The Z Manu World Champs featured amazing splash-making competitions for all ages!
Find out more: Manu Champions crowned in Auckland.
How old is Jonathan the Tortoise, the world's oldest land animal?
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Jonathan the Tortoise is 194 years old and still going strong!
Find out more: Jonathan the Tortoise turns 194
What is the world’s largest census counting?
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India's census is counting over a billion people to learn about their lives!
Find out more: India begins huge Census
What special feature helps the coffee frog be recognized?
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The coffee frog has a see-through throat that inflates when it calls!
Find out more: Tiny Coffee Frog discovered in Costa Rica
How many balloons did Andre Ortolf pop in 30 seconds?
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Andre Ortolf popped 60 balloons in just 30 seconds!
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Find out more: Clareburt wins gold
What six planets lined up in the night sky recently?
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The six planets that lined up are Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune!
Find out more: Six Planets aligned
What special award did Hamish Kerr win at the Halberg Awards?
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Hamish Kerr won the Supreme Halberg Award, New Zealand's top sports honor!
Find out more: Kerr tops Halberg Awards
How many people signed petitions asking for a fireworks ban?
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More than 93,000 people signed petitions asking for a fireworks ban!
Find out more: Government Says No to Fireworks Ban
What is hantavirus and how is it usually spread?
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Hantavirus is usually spread by breathing in dust from infected rodent droppings.
Find out more: Hantavirus Cruise Ship heads to Spain

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What special blocks were installed at Wellington Airport for safety?
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Find out more: Wellington airport undergoes upgrade
What famous hotel is being restored in New Zealand?
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Find out more: Government backs Chateau Revival
What special trophy did Ryan Fox win at the British Open?
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Find out more: Fox wins Open with final birdie
What makes the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola different from other strains?
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Find out more: Ebola outbreak declared a Global Emergency
How much money is being added to New Zealand's ambulance services?
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What special machine helped Coronet Peak open early this season?
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In what year did Earth Day become a global event?
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How deep can a sinkhole be?
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The sinkhole on Hackett Street is more than 1 meter deep in some places!
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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!
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  • victory A win or success in a game or competition. The team celebrated their victory with cheers and high-fives.
  • dominant Having control or power over something. The dominant team scored many points and won easily.
  • injury Harm or damage to a part of the body. He had a minor injury but was still able to play.
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