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Sam Mennenga grabbed an impressive 14 rebounds during the game!
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Charles Smith was 91 years and 209 days old when his granddaughter was born!
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The Blackcaps set a record for the highest opening partnership in T20 World Cup history with 175 runs!
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Misconduct in public office happens when someone misuses their trusted position. It means they might have done something wrong while working for the public.
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Auckland was given an orange heavy rain warning, which means people should be careful and prepared for bad weather!
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How many hectares did the 1080 operation cover on Stewart Island / Rakiura?
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The pukunui population grew from 105 birds to 160 birds, which was the largest increase in 32 years of recovery work.
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The New Zealand Air Force is using a Hercules aircraft for possible evacuations.
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