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What famous New Zealanders were models at Fashion Week?
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Chef Josh Emett, rapper Melodownz, and former Miss Universe Lorraine Downes modeled at Fashion Week!
Find out more: New Zealand Fashion Week takes over Auckland
What is a fatberg made of?
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A fatberg is made of fats, oils, grease, and trash that shouldn't go down drains!
Find out more: Giant Fatberg troubles Sydney Beaches
What color was the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repainted?
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The pool was repainted in a color called 'American flag blue'!
Find out more: Washington’s Famous Reflecting Pool left looking faded
What important role did Ayatollah Khamenei have in Iran?
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Ayatollah Khamenei was Iran's Supreme Leader for nearly 40 years, making key decisions.
Find out more: What is going on in Iran?
What interesting features does Pluto have that make it unique?
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Pluto has mountains, valleys, plains, craters, and glaciers, making it very interesting!
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What special milestone did Jackson Ford celebrate during the game against Newcastle Knights?
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Jackson Ford celebrated his 100th NRL game with a try and strong performance!
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What was New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history?
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New Zealand's highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history is 183 runs!
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What special mission are the astronauts on?
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The astronauts are on a mission called Crew-12 to the ISS!
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What important event is happening in Switzerland this Friday?
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The US and Iran are signing a peace deal to end their war!
Find out more: US and Iran agree Peace Deal to end War
How many views did the robot dance get in three days?
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The robot dance reached over 23 billion views in just three days!
Find out more: Robot dance steals gala

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How many stairs did the Luchsinger family’s Slinky go down?
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The Luchsinger family’s Slinky went down 53 stairs, breaking the record!
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What is special about Auckland's new ferry, Waitematā 1?
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How old was Neville Sandiford when he became the oldest croquet player?
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Neville Sandiford was 101 years and 262 days old when he earned the record!
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How many points did Jalen Brunson score in the championship game?
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What type of bird was found sick with bird flu in Australia?
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A northern giant petrel was found sick with bird flu in Australia!
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What special feature will the 2026 Commonwealth Games medals have?
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The medals will include braille for the first time!
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  • naturalist A person who studies nature and living things. Sir David Attenborough is a famous naturalist.
  • conservation The protection of plants, animals, and their habitats. Conservation helps save endangered species like the kākāpō.
  • legacy Something important that someone leaves behind after they are gone. Sir David's legacy includes inspiring people to love nature.
    • Find the words in the article:Sir David Attenborough turns 100

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