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What amazing records did Alie Wessam break in basketball?
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Alie Wessam broke two Guinness World Records for long-distance basketball shots!
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Did you know that wushu is a type of kung fu?
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Wushu is a competitive form of kung fu that includes acrobatic moves and no contact between athletes!
Find out more: Kiwi Teen Takes Kung Fu to Olympic Stage
How many times has Canterbury won the Ranfurly Shield?
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Canterbury has won the Ranfurly Shield a record 18 times!
Find out more: Canterbury win back Ranfurly Shield
How do sharks help scientists predict hurricanes?
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Sharks carry sensors that collect ocean data to improve hurricane predictions!
Find out more: Sharks help scientists study Hurricanes
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
How many emergency calls did St John receive on its busiest day?
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St John received a record 2,562 emergency calls in one day!
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How many tries did Beauden Barrett score in the match?
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Beauden Barrett scored two tries during the game!
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What important agreement was signed on February 6, 1840?
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Te Tiriti o Waitangi, or the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed by many Māori chiefs and the British Crown.
Find out more: A short guide to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
What exciting event helped Auckland FC stay in the A-League?
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Auckland FC won a thrilling penalty shootout against Melbourne City!
Find out more: Auckland FC win penalty thriller
What amazing records did robots break at the World Humanoid Robot Games?
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A robot broke Usain Bolt's sprint record by running 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, and another robot jumped 2.88 meters from a standstill, beating the human record!
Find out more: Robots Beat Human Sprint and Jump Records

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What exciting event took place in Auckland with big splashes and jumps?
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The Z Manu World Champs featured amazing splash-making competitions for all ages!
Find out more: Manu Champions crowned in Auckland.
What is special about the giant waka at the Powerhouse Parramatta?
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The giant waka is nine meters long and was carved over 17 months by a Māori artist!
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What special event happened for Daniel Hillier just before his big win?
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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!
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How long was Dawa Sherpa missing on Mount Everest?
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Dawa Sherpa was missing for six days before being found alive!
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What does the name Eid al-Fitr mean?
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Eid al-Fitr means 'festival of the breaking of the fast'.
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What toy helped the baby monkey Punch feel safe?
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What makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?
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The Starship rocket is designed to be fully reusable, which means it can be launched multiple times without needing to be rebuilt!
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What exciting event did PSG achieve by winning the Champions League again?
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PSG became only the second team to win the Champions League back-to-back!
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Why were the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 races cancelled in April?
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  • stealth The ability to avoid being seen or detected. The stealth jets are hard to spot on radar.
  • thrust The force that moves an aircraft forward. The jets have a lot of thrust during takeoff.
  • squadron A group of military aircraft or ships. The jets belong to No. 3 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force.
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