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How many runs did New Zealand score in their match against Ireland?
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New Zealand scored 140 runs in their thrilling match against Ireland!
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What was the highest score made by a White Ferns player?
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Brooke Halliday scored the highest for the White Ferns with 40 runs!
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What was the score of the All Whites vs. England match?
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The All Whites lost to England 1-0 in their warm-up match.
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What amazing time did Sabastian Sawe run the marathon in?
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Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds!
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How many balloons did Andre Ortolf pop in 30 seconds?
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Andre Ortolf popped 60 balloons in just 30 seconds!
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What position did Liam Lawson finish in the Chinese Grand Prix?
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Liam Lawson finished in seventh place at the Chinese Grand Prix!
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What was the size of the giant ancient scorpion Praearcturus gigas?
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The giant scorpion could be as big as a Labrador dog!
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What did New Zealand Rugby do for Moana Pasifika players?
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New Zealand Rugby is paying the wages of Moana Pasifika players after the team faced financial troubles.
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How old was the Major Oak tree when it died?
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How many times has Canterbury won the Ranfurly Shield?
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How many planets have scientists found that could support alien life?
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What special event happened for Daniel Hillier just before his big win?
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Which New Zealand restaurant was the only Samoan restaurant to win a Michelin star?
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  • collection A group of items gathered together. I have a collection of baseball cards.
  • athlete A person who is trained to compete in sports. She is a talented athlete who runs fast.
  • celebrate To show happiness about something special. We celebrate birthdays with cake and fun!
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