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How many athletes are featured in the new Weet-Bix Stat Attack cards?
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The Weet-Bix Stat Attack cards feature 26 athletes from New Zealand!
Find out more: Weet-Bix celebrates New Zealand sports stars
What was the score of the All Whites vs. England match?
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The All Whites lost to England 1-0 in their warm-up match.
Find out more: All Whites edged out by England
Did you know Chris Wood is the captain of the All Whites?
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Chris Wood will lead New Zealand's All Whites at the 2026 FIFA World Cup!
Find out more: Chris Wood to Captain All Whites at the World Cup
Why do you think stolen chips tasted better in the study?
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Chips taken from someone else's plate were rated as tastier because of the thrill of stealing them!
Find out more: Is stolen food tasty?
What amazing time did Sabastian Sawe run the marathon in?
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Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds!
Find out more: Sawe and Assefa make Marathon History
What special award did Rippin Rosie win at the competition?
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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 happens to your money when inflation rises?
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When inflation rises, your money can buy less than before, like needing more points in a game to buy the same snack!
Find out more: What is inflation?
What does the name 'Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia' mean?
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It means 'The Long Wake of Te Rakihouia' and honors a historical figure.
Find out more: New marine reserves protect southern coast
What makes the newly discovered planet so special?
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The new planet is larger than Jupiter and very dim, making it hard to see!
Find out more: Hidden Planet discovered after decade of hiding

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What amazing trick did Ben Richards perform during his final run?
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How old was Charles Smith when he became a grandfather?
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What surprising thing happens to clouds on WASP-94A b every evening?
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What special feature will the Chang'e-7 spacecraft have for exploring the Moon?
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What was special about the All Whites' win against Chile?
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Find out more: All Whites crush Chile
What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?
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Find out more: Ancient Bat Found in Otago
How much money is the New Zealand Government spending to restore Tongariro National Park?
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Vocabulary

  • century A score of 100 runs in cricket. Williamson scored 48 centuries during his career.
  • ambassador A person who represents or supports something. He was an ambassador for cricket, promoting the sport.
  • retire To stop working or playing, usually after a long time. Williamson decided to retire from international cricket.
    • Find the words in the article:Williamson retires from international cricket

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