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England needed 160 runs to win the match against New Zealand.
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What was the score of the Auckland FC game against Sydney FC?
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Auckland FC won the game 1-0 with a goal from Sam Cosgrove!
Find out more: Auckland FC back on top with win
How many toes does the record-breaking cat Erebus have?
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Erebus Anomaly has an amazing 29 toes!
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What unusual ingredient did ancient Romans use for medicine?
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What exciting event happened before the rugby match in Cape Town?
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Before the match, two passenger jets flew low over the stadium, which is a South African tradition!
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What new tool is helping track student progress in New Zealand schools?
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What was special about Claudia Bunge's goal in the match?
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Claudia Bunge scored her second international goal during the game!
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What unique feature did the 2026 Winter Olympics have at its opening ceremony?
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What did Prime Minister Luxon and Prime Minister Albanese joke about?
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They joked about their countries having a bit of cheekiness in their relationship!
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