Video Shows an Octopus Riding a Mako Shark Near New Zealand
Researchers in New Zealand saw a colorful blob on top of a shark’s head. When they looked closer, they realized it had eight arms.
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Octopus jumps shark and goes for a ride on its back
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The male blue-lined octopus injects females with venom during sex to avoid being eaten, study shows
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New Zealand crush Pakistan in T20 opener
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Mooney stars as Australia trounce New Zealand
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New Zealand thrash Pakistan to clinch T20 series
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New Zealand qualify for World Cup but Chris Wood injured
New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday but lost in-form Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury.New Zealand have been to the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
India edge out New Zealand to win Champions Trophy
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Pakistan wins the toss and bowls in the 4th T20 against New Zealand
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New Zealand join Japan as early qualifiers for 2026 World Cup
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Burst pipe disrupts debut of new Alton Towers ride Toxicator
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Who qualified for World Cup 2026? New Zealand joins United States, Mexico and Canada with qualifying underway
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Video shows moment man drives car through CarMax dealership, injuring 8
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God Of War TV Show Already Has Two Seasons In The Works, Apparently
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Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers
Families want a website showing deaths of their loved ones to be taken down, as the online regulator gets new powers.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
India see off New Zealand to complete clinical Champions Trophy triumph
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Wood hits hat-trick as rampant New Zealand move to brink of World Cup
Chris Wood scored a hat-trick of headers as New Zealand moved to within one win of the World Cup with a 7-0 demolition of Fiji on Friday.In the first semi-final of Oceania qualifying, New Caledonia ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Pakistan's Khushdil Shah fined for shoulder barge against New Zealand in 1st T20
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Police launch new search for fugitive father and children missing in New Zealand wilderness for three years
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Video shows ICE's arrest of Mahmoud Khalil
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Mark Carney to announce Canadian election and will run in Ottawa’s Nepean riding
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India beat New Zealand by four wickets to win Champions Trophy – live reaction
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A 15-year-old New Zealander has becomes the youngest athlete to run a sub 4-minute mile
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'World's ugliest animal' is New Zealand's fish of the year
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Viral video shows track athlete strike opponent with baton. Erie coaches weighed in
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Dramatic video shows thick smoke, flames after Pennsylvania plane crash
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New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in New Zealand 2025
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CoD: Warzone Devs Shows Off "Faithful" Recreation Of Verdansk
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