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1
What was the final score in Saturday's All Blacks versus Wales game?
All Blacks 39-21 Wales
All Blacks 36-22 Wales
All Blacks 45-6 Wales
All Blacks 14-10 Wales
2
Why was 'The Bachelor' finalist Naz Khanjani, in the news last week?
She will be hosting the NZ version of 'The Bachelorette'
She is a new co-host on Seven Sharp
She will take part in a boxing match
Nobody cares
3
John Key announced last week that New Zealand will be increasing its refugee quota.
True
False
4
How long did Teina Pora spend in prison as a result of a wrongful conviction?
5 Years
20 Years
15 Years
10 Years
5
Rock band Led Zeppelin have been accused of stealing the opening chords of which song?
Paradise City
Kashmir
Satisfaction
Stairway to Heaven
6
Why was Iceland's national football team in the news last week?
They scored their first goal at a major football tournament
Two of their players were arrested for assault
They pulled out of Euro 2016 because of expired passports
They were banned from the Euro 2016 tournament
7
The new Harry Potter stage production is called 'Harry Potter and the .....'?
ancient realm
forbidden journey
cursed child
forgotten silver
8
The term 'Brexit' has been in the news a lot lately. What does the word refer to?
The large numbers of British citizens leaving the country
England being knocked out of the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament
The large numbers of refugees entering Britain
The possibility of the UK leaving the European Union
9
Which Southeast Asian country has this flag?
Vietnam
Cambodia
Singapore
Burma (Myanmar)
10
How many astronauts returned home recently after 6 months on the International Space Station?
23
13
5
3
11
Which company is introducing these vehicles to New Zealand streets?
New Zealand Post
Tesla Motors
Auckland Transport
The Warehouse
12
What is the name of this New Zealand politician?
Anne Tolley
Amy Adams
Paula Bennett
Judith Collins
13
Where was this sculpture installed last week?
Auckland Art Gallery
Te Papa
City Gallery Wellington
Christchurch Art Gallery
14
What was the Queen telling William to do in this photo for her 90th birthday celebrations?
Put George down
Stop looking at me and wave at the crowd
Smile and pretend you're enjoying this
Stand up
15
Near which city is the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural exhibition held each year?
Invercargill
Hamilton
New Plymouth
Dunedin
16
Which European government created a terror alert smartphone app following an attack?
The French government
The Austrian government
The German government
The Belgian government
17
Why has Walt Disney World in Florida been in the news recently?
They had to deal with a hostage situation
One of the roller coasters broke down leaving riders trapped
An alligator attacked a child who was playing in a lagoon
A delivery truck crashed into a restaurant injuring people
18
Two Japanese parents abandoned their child for being naughty. Where did they leave him?
A shopping mall
South Korea
A forest
A theme park
19
What did archaeologists uncover in a Cambodian jungle by using lasers?
Dinosaur bones
A plane which disappeared 15 years ago without a trace
A large underground river
Medieval cities
20
What is the name of the New Zealander who co-wrote the script for Disney's 'Moana'?
Witi Ihimaera
Peter Jackson
Jermaine Clement
Taika Waititi
