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1
Why are some sunscreens sold in New Zealand under scrutiny following recent Australian testing?
They contained banned chemicals
They failed to meet their SPF rating
They cause an allergic reaction in users
2
Golfer Ryan Fox made history last week by becoming the first New Zealander to win which tournament in over 50 years?
The Canadian Open
The US Open
The Mexican Open
3
In which American city did scenes like this take place last week?
San Diego
San Francisco
Los Angeles
4
Carlos Alcaraz won the tennis French Open against Jannik Sinner last week. What surface is the French Open played on?
Grass
Clay
Synthetic turf
5
A Chinese ship captain has been sentenced to three years in prison for damaging a Taiwanese what?
Undersea cable
Coral reef
Military vessel
6
Why were two members of the K-pop band BTS in the news last week?
They launched a new fashion brand
They completed their military service in South Korea
They announced their retirement from music
7
It has been announced that Disney will pay about US$439 million to take full control of which major streaming service?
Hulu
Zulu
Huru
8
This person has been in the news again. What is her first name?
Gretl
Gretchen
Greta
9
What pest is currently being considered for inclusion in New Zealand's Predator Free 2050 strategy?
Magpies
Feral Cats
Goats
10
Russia and Ukraine carried out a large prisoner exchange last week. What made this particular swap significant?
It included only injured and elderly prisoners
It was the first exchange since the war began in 2022
They were all under 25
11
Why were passengers stuck on the Aratere ferry for hours last week?
An electrical fault affected its propulsion system
A crew strike halted the sailing
They hit a rock while leaving Wellington harbour
12
What is the last name of this man who has just received a Knighthood?
Kane
Beckham
Scholes
13
What does new data from the Automobile Association show about young drivers in New Zealand?
They are more likely to speed than older drivers
Most now fail their driving tests on the first attempt
Their rate of offending has dropped by nearly half in a decade
14
Which country has this flag?
Turkiye
Tunisia
Algeria
15
What type of barrier is being replaced at the Zealandia site in Wellington?
Historic stone wall
Predator-proof fence
Pre-European wooden palisades
16
New Zealand’s highest mountain is being used in the upcoming film 'Tenzing'. Which of the following is it?
Mt Ruapehu
Mt taranaki
Aoraki Mt Cook
17
Tragically, a Boeing 787 crashed after take-off last week, killing over 200 people. Which airline was operating it?
British Airways
Air India
Emirate
18
Why has this object been in the news?
It's been installed in the British Prime Minister's residence
It was stolen by thieves
It's been revealed as the latest work by the artist Banksy
19
The annual Fieldays was held at Mystery Creek in Hamilton last week. In what year were they first held?
1994
1969
1911
20
Which two countries launched missiles at one another last week, prompting global leaders to urge calm?
Turkey and Greece
North Korea and South Korea
Israel and Iran
