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Current Events Quiz 27 August 2018
Current Events Quiz 27 August 2018
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1
By what name was President Trump referred to in a court case last week?
The candidate
DJT
Trump
The Don
2
Where in NZ did were there tornadoes last week?
Taranaki and Bay of Plenty
Wellington and Hawkes Bay
Northland and Auckland
West Coast and Tasman
3
How did Green Party MP, Julie Anne Genter, get to the hospital to give birth to her baby?
By Uber taxi
The PM gave her a lift in her car
She rode a bike
She walked from parliament
4
This popular broadcaster died unexpectedly last week in Switzerland. Who is he?
Mike Hosking
Peter Williams
Greg Boyed
Paul Henry
5
Where do houses sell fastest in NZ according to recent data? (11 days on average)
Nelson
Auckland
Palmerston North
Napier
6
The All Black who appears to be prone to head injuries is...
Waisake Naholo
Ryan Crotty
Rieko Ioane
Jordie Barrett
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How many tries did Beauden Barrett score when the All Blacks thumped the Wallabies on Saturday?
Five
Three
Four
Two
8
Where in NZ did police use KFC, chips and buns to tame a pig on the loose recently?
Whangarei
Waihi
Waimate
Wainuiomata
9
What is the Bledesloe Cup named after?
A Prime Minister of New Zealand
A Governor General
A legendary NZ rugby player
A Prime Minister of Australia
10
NZ has had 3 Prime Ministers in the last 5 years. How many has Australia had?
five
seven
six
four
11
What sport do the Pt Chevalier Pirates and the Howick Hornets play?
Rugby League
Basketball
Softball
Netball
12
Where in the world did a Prime Minister face a leadership challenge last week?
Australia
Japan
United Kingdom
Italy
13
With the ban on single use plastic bags some supermarkets have reported what?
More shoplifting of lightweight items
A major drop in sales
Return of other plastic items to the stores
Increased theft of trolleys and baskets
14
Tourists were advised not to travel to this destination last week because of Hurricane Lane.
Hawaii
Rio de Janeiro
Bali
Florida
15
Why has the TV programme 'Who wants to be a millionaire' been dropped in Venezuela?
The President of Venezuela thought it was immoral
Because a million bolivars is worthless
The TV station could not afford to pay the winners
The host was shot by kidnappers
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27 bodies of former NZ soldiers were returned to NZ last week. What conflicts were they in?
World War One
Malaya and Vietnam
Korea
World War Two