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Lazy Kiwi teens become lazy adults - but can the cycle be broken?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A recent global report showed Kiwi teenagers to be among the most inactive the world.

The study was based on the physical activity levels of 1.6 million students across 146 countries to determine how many of them adhere to the World Health Organisation's recommendation of at least one hour of physical activity a day for teenagers. Australia was one of the worst performers, ranking 140, with New Zealand faring only slightly better at 138.

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What is 3/7 chicken, 2/3 cat, and 1/2 goat?

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What is there one of in every corner and two of in every room?

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Shaken and stirred

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