Current events NZ August 2021

What is the name of the group that is taking over control of Afghanistan?

In which New Zealand destination did this bright green water cause concern?

A country that introduced a one-child policy in the 1980’s, is allowing couples to have 3 children. Which country is it?

Why was the Caribbean nation of Haiti in the news recently?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed plans to …?

Which country has this flag?

Why is Toyota slashing its global production by 40 per cent?

What is the full name of this Kiwi sportsperson?

Which small North Island town was visited by a man who was diagnosed with NZ’s 1st community case of the Delta variant?

How many competitors are in New Zealand’s Paralympic team?

Wellington Zoo has just welcomed new babies of the species shown here. What are these animals called?

Which bird is now no longer considered endangered?

Why was Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the news last week?

Sadly, Sir Michael Cullen lost his fight with cancer last week. Who was Michael Cullen?

How old do New Zealanders have to be to get the COVID-19 vaccine from September?

During Level 4 lockdown NZs are required to wear masks when they leave the house unless they are going for a run?

From which city did this special flight take off last week?

What has been recorded in Greenland’s icecap for the first time ever?

Why is NIWA teaming up with the local schools in Cromwell, Central Otago?