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Whats happening in the world during August 2016.
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1
Which Olympic sport is being played in this image?
Soccer
Fuzeball
Netball
Handball
2
Name this famous All Black?
Dan Carter
Roni Charles
Charlie Brown
Colin Meads
3
Why was the Olympic diving pool in the news a lot last week?
All of the above
It has turned green
It is too shallow to meet the usual Olympic regulations
It is cracked and leaking
4
What was special about a recent skydive in Simi Valley, California?
the skydiver was 100 years old
He was wearing a superman suit
the skydiver jumped without opening a parachute
set a record for the most people to jump from the same plane
5
What type of marine mammal was found abandoned by its family off the Bay of Plenty coast
Common Dolphin
Baby Whale
Elephant Seal
Orca
6
Which country has this flag and sits in the top ten on the Olympic medal table?
Hungary
Australia
Thialand
Brazil
7
What medal did this Kiwi athlete win?
Bronze
None
Gold
Silver
8
Valerie Adams won a silver medal in the shot put. Which country was the gold medal winner from?
China
Belarus
South Africa
United States
9
Currently e-cigarette liquids that contain nicotine are not legal in New Zealand?
True
False
10
New Zealand’s current average house price is around …?
$1,220,000
$451,000
$23,000
$600,000
11
Who doesn't support Helen Clark’s bid to become the next UN Secretary General?
The Maori Party
Green
None of these
Labour
12
How much was a Ngapuhi leader fined after pleading guilty to killing and possessing kereru?
$5,500
$24,500
$56,500
$100,000
13
What are Pepi pods and why have they been in the news?
New interactive video game for underage gamers
A type of Pokemon found in NZ
A jet pack designed in NZ & bought by NASA
Small bassinet or cot that reduces sudden death syndrome.
14
In which sport did Timaru athlete, Natalie Rooney, win a silver medal?
cycling
swimming
archery
shooting
15
For which Olympic sport is this man New Zealand’s head coach?
Rowing
Cycling
Rugby
Swimming
16
What name was given to the world famous albatross at Taiaroa Head near Dunedin recently?
Hector
Moana
Maui
Hinemoa
17
How many Russian athletes have been cleared to compete in the Rio games?
1420
20
59
271
18
Which one did the New Zealand Olympic men’s rugby sevens team manage to win against?
Fiji
Kenya
Japan
USA
19
What placing did the New Zealand equestrian team achieve in Rio?
Fourth
Third
Second
Sixth
20
How much money does a New Zealand Olympic athlete get if they win a gold medal?
$60,000
$0
$25,000
$5,000
21
What is the name of the kiwi Olympian that won gold in the men’s single skull rowing event?
Mahe Drysdale
Marty Dinsdale
Marty Drysdale
Martin Draysdale
22
What did Kiwi entertainer Paris Goebel announce last week?
She is releasing her own music album
She has a lead roll in a Hollywood movie
She is expecting a baby
She has written a hip-hop dance musical
23
What type of trees were planted in Christchurch in memory of the victims of the earthquakes?
Kowhai trees
Maple trees
Cherry trees
Gum trees
24
Why has the town of Katikati been in the news recently?
Five people were killed on a dangerous section of road
They have a new skate park opening up
The town won the 2016 title of ‘Best New Zealand Town’
Features in a new video promoting New Zealand.
25
What caused last weeks power outage in the central North Island?
Lightning strikes had damaged the lines
A truck crash that took out an important power pylon
A heavy snow storm had taken down lines
Cause is still unkown
