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1
What did New Zealand celebrate last week?
NZ Film Festival Week
Maori Language Week
NZ Fashion Week
NZ Music Week
2
What have Kmart stores in the US decide to call their “plus size” women’s clothing?
Fabulously sized
Texas sized
Fashion for Fat People
Up-sized
3
What is this recently announced product called?
iPhone 9
iPhone 8
iPhone X
iPhone Pro
4
Why was an Auckland Waka Ama crew in the news last week?
They won the Waka Ama sprint nationals
They were rescued after they got into trouble
They were struck by a fishing boat
Their boat sank
5
Politician that said last week their grandfather had been asked to leave hospital late at night
Jacinda Ardern
David Seymour
James Shaw
Paula Bennett
6
Which country has this flag?
Brazil
South Africa
Mexico
Argentina
7
The Anchor AIMS Games were held in Tauranga last week. Which age group competes at the games?
Intermediate school ages
Secondary school ages
Primary school ages
All school ages
8
Why has popstar Selena Gomez been in the news?
She is getting back together with Justin Bieber
She revealed that she recently had an organ transplant
She's engaged to former One Direction member Zayn Malik
She will play Snow White in a re-make of Snow White
9
Team NZ have announced that the next America’s Cup will return to racing single-hull boats
False
True
10
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has said she will never perform in public again. What is she famous for?
Theatre acting
Opera singing
Playing the violin
Ballet
11
What is the name of this politician?
Winston Peters
Gareth Morgan
David Seymour
Bill English
12
What was the score in the test match between the All Blacks and the Springboks last weekend?
All Blacks 37 - Springboks 31
All Blacks 27 - Springboks 6
All Blacks 17 - Springboks 21
All Blacks 57 - Springboks 0
13
What was special about a train journey completed on the east coast of the Sth Island last week?
100th anniversary of the first train to operate in NZ
It was the 1st train to go to Kaikoura since the earthquake
It was the first time an all electric train was used
a memorial for the anniversary of the Tangiwai disaster
14
In which New Zealand city would you find this famous fountain?
Dunedin
Wellington
Christchurch
Hamilton
15
Which animal has recently been taken off the endangered species list?
Komodo Dragon
Snow Leopard
Mountain Gorilla
Platypus
16
What meat are Australians being urged to eat to help control an animal population explosion?
Camel
Asian Water Buffalo
Wombat
Kangaroo
17
Which Aussie actor was awarded $4.5 million in the largest pay-out for a defamation case?
Nicole Kidman
Chris Hemsworth
Rebel Wilson
Hugh Jackman
18
In which city has Kiwi runner Nick Willis won a record-equalling fourth victory at 5th Ave?
Tokyo
London
Toronto
New York
19
In which country was this photo taken?
Japan
North Korea
South Korea
China
20
VICE NZ is giving eligible young voters an incentive to vote in this year's General Election by
holding free sausage sizzles
giving out $10 to every eligible young voter
giving out free ice creams
offering discount vouchers