Kirby
Kirby, who has experience with spiders in his workplace, noted that the rise in Huntsman spider sightings in Napier is likely due to increased shipping containers from Auckland, and he views the spiders as harmless and helpful in the ecosystem.
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Kirby announced her international retirement after being told she would not make the cut for Euro 2025.
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Kirby said he was not afraid of spiders and described the spider as tame.
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