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1
Which brand of washing machine was recalled in Nth America after reports of machines exploding?
Maytag
Samsung
Fisher & Paykel
Haier
2
What iconic chocolate bar has been in the news after recently undergoing a change?
Flake
Mars
Toblerone
Kit Kat
3
Who owns the shoes in the cartoon?
Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama
Mike Pence
4
A panel has been set up to review rugby culture in NZ. Who is NOT on the panel?
Sir John Kirwan (ex-All Black player and ex-Blues coach)
Lisa Carrington (Olympic gold medalist)
Richie McCaw (ex-All Black)
Keven Mealamu (ex-All Black)
5
What was New Zealand's record Lotto jackpot amount?
$34 million
$44 million
$38 million
$28 million
6
Why was the Samoan Prime Minister in the news recently?
He was injured in a helicopter crash in Samoa
He is currently in the country visiting schools in Auckland
He is facing charges of corruption
He donated over $130,000 towards the Joseph Parker fight
7
It has been announced that Sir David Attenborough will visit NZ in February. Who is he?
A famous director
A famous composer
A famous documentary filmmaker
A famous writer
8
What is the name of this Italian city where residents were protesting about tourist numbers?
Florence
Naples
Turin
Venice
9
How long has Barack Obama been President?
4 years (one term)
8 years (two terms)
10
How often are US Presidential Elections held?
Every five years
Every four years
Every three years
Every six years
11
What is the name of the programme hosted by these presenters that will be axed later this year?
The Cafe
Fair Go
Seven Sharp
Story
12
Donald Trump grew up in an impoverished (poor) household?
True
False
13
The speed limit may increase on some NZ roads. The current 100km/h speed limit would become…?
110 km/h
120 km/h
115 km/h
125 km/h
14
In which country were 500 and 1,000 rupee notes abolished as legal tender?
Russia
Pakistan
Afghanistan
India
15
Why was an Auckland early childhood centre in the news recently?
It was ordered to close temporarily due to a bug infestation
Children were being mistreated
An out of control car crashed into the front of the building
High winds caused a tree to fall injuring several children
16
Donald Trump has no previous political experience
True
False
17
Which country did the All Blacks play in the weekend?
Ireland
Italy
South Africa
Canada
18
Which country is the eighth-most populated in the world and has Dhaka as its capital?
Bangladesh
Syria
Pakistan
Nigeria
19
Which country has this flag?
Northern Ireland
Jamaica
Wales
Scotland
20
In which country have authorities been dealing with this problem?
Japan
Korea
USA
Mexico
