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How far has Jono already swum on his journey?
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Jono has swum more than 545 kilometres on his journey!
Find out more: Jono Swims the North Island Coast
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Find out more: Clareburt wins gold
How far did Tori Moorby throw the javelin to win silver?
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Tori Moorby threw the javelin 60.04 metres to win silver!
Find out more: Moorby Wins Silver in Javelin
What new way could New Zealanders show their driver’s licence?
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New Zealanders might soon show their driver’s licence on their phones instead of using a plastic card!
Find out more: Digital Driver Licences introduced
What was the score of the Warriors vs. Broncos game?
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The Warriors won the game with a score of 42-12!
Find out more: Warriors beat Broncos in Magic Round
What was Tom Blundell's amazing score in the match?
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Tom Blundell scored a fantastic 186 runs, his best ever!
Find out more: Black Caps dominate Ireland in first Test
What special event happened for Daniel Hillier just before his big win?
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Daniel Hillier got married earlier in the week before winning the New Zealand Open!
Find out more: Hillier wins New Zealand Open
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Find out more: Say Neigh More — Horse Pies Are a Hit
How many kākāpō are being vaccinated against bird flu?
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Around ninety kākāpō are being vaccinated to protect them from bird flu!
Find out more: Ninety Kākāpō to be vaccinated against Bird Flu
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What unique dress code did this year's Met Gala have?
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This year's dress code was 'Fashion is art,' inspiring guests to wear outfits like pieces of art!
Find out more: Met Gala hosted in New York
What ingredients are mixed with the horse meat before the pie is baked?
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Pakuranga Bakery sold more than 100 lo'i hossi pies in one day.
Find out more: Horse Pies return to Bakery
What did scientists originally think the Pohlsepia mazonensis fossil was?
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Scientists thought it was the world's oldest octopus, but it's actually a relative of the nautilus!
Find out more: World’s Oldest Octopus Fossil Rechecked
What historic achievement did Auckland FC accomplish in the A-League?
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Auckland FC won the A-League championship in just their second season!
Find out more: Auckland FC win A-League
How do sperm whales use bubbles to help them sleep?
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Sperm whales use bubbles to stay upright while they sleep, helping them avoid waves and save energy!
Find out more: Whales use Bubbles for better Sleep
What funny thing did a bear do at a fire station?
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A bear named Smokey stole a bag of firefighting gear from a fire station in Colorado!
Find out more: Bear caught on camera stealing fire gear
How many times a year can dragon fruit be harvested in tropical countries?
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The dragon fruit plants grown in the trial were less prickly, which made them easier for workers to handle.
Find out more: Dragon Fruit trialed in Northland
What unusual discovery was made on the beach in South Wales?
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More than 400 Victorian shoes washed up on a beach in South Wales!
Find out more: Victorian Shoes was ashore
What is special about the giant soccer ball being built in Boston?
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It's going to be the world's largest soccer ball, measuring 13 meters across!
Find out more: Boston to build world’s biggest soccer ball
Which team did Moana Pasifika beat in an exciting match at North Harbour Stadium?
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Moana Pasifika won four of their five matches at North Harbour Stadium last year.
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  • auto-renewal A feature that automatically continues your subscription without you needing to do anything. Auto-renewal means you keep paying unless you cancel.
  • budget A plan for how to spend your money. I made a budget to save for my new game.
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