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What new way could New Zealanders show their driver’s licence?
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New Zealanders might soon show their driver’s licence on their phones instead of using a plastic card!
Find out more: Digital Driver Licences introduced
How many medals did New Zealand win at the Commonwealth Games?
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New Zealand won a total of 36 medals, including 10 gold medals!
Find out more: New Zealand Finish Glasgow Games With 36 Medals
What kind of weather is expected on New Zealand's east coast?
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Heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas are expected!
Find out more: Dangerous weather for East Coast
What do you think makes tap water taste good?
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Manawatū's tap water was named the best in New Zealand for its great taste!
Find out more: Manawatū wins NZ’s best Tap Water title
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 impressive achievement did Aiden Markram reach during the match?
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Aiden Markram scored a quick fifty in just 19 balls, the fastest for South Africa in the tournament!
Find out more: South Africa beat Black Caps
What did scientists discover beneath Auckland?
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Scientists found dozens of new faultlines under Auckland that they will study further.
Find out more: New Faultlines found under Auckland
How many trays of kiwifruit were picked this year in New Zealand?
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New Zealand picked over 225 million trays of kiwifruit this year!
Find out more: Kiwifruit Harvest breaks Record
What surprising thing happened to Hamish Elliott during the race?
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Hamish Elliott fell out of his kayak into the river but still won the race!
Find out more: Elliott Wins Coast to Coast
What is special about the Bramley apple tree in England?
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The Bramley apple tree is over 200 years old and is the ancestor of all Bramley apple trees worldwide!
Find out more: Fight to save Oldest Apple Tree

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What is the new T20 competition that New Zealand Cricket is planning?
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Find out more: NZ20 Franchise league chosen
What was New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history?
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Find out more: New Zealand Win T20 World Cup Opener
What was the highest score made by a White Ferns player?
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Find out more: White Ferns loose opening match of World Cup
What is special about the Artemis II mission?
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What can help your brain think more creatively?
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When you feel calm and happy, your brain can think more clearly and creatively.
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What is the name of the newly discovered dinosaur in the Sahara?
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The new dinosaur is called Spinosaurus mirabilis, and it lived nearly 100 million years ago!
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If you could rename one place in New Zealand based on what it looks like, what would you call it?
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Find out more: How Aotearoa got its Place Names
What type of weather is expected in New Zealand this week?
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New Zealand is expecting strong winds, heavy rain, and even snow!
Find out more: Wild Weather Warnings for Aotearoa
What special color did the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest turn the city?
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The festival turned Vilnius bright pink as people celebrated cold beet soup!
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  • medal A piece of metal given as a prize in sports. She won a gold medal for her swimming.
  • athlete A person who competes in sports. He is a talented athlete in track and field.
  • Commonwealth A group of countries that work together, including New Zealand. The Commonwealth Games feature many countries competing.
    • Find the words in the article:New Zealand Finish Glasgow Games With 36 Medals

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