Current Events Super Quiz

How many gold medals did NZ win at the 2014 Commonwealth Games?

Which nation is currently fighting against Israel in Gaza?

What is the name of the deadly virus that has affected large parts of central Africa in 2014?

Cricketer, Brendon McCullum, scored NZ's highest test score against India, what did he score?

In which city was the world record for blind tight-rope walking broken by Nik Wallenda?

Which country is refusing to acknowledge the NZ ambassador for their country?

The coach of the Vodafone Warriors resigned earlier this year. What is his name? 

What is the Maori name for the Encyclopaedia of NZ, which was completed this year?

What NZ icon will we have two referendums about, to vote whether or not to change?

Who was crowned Formula One world champion in 2014?

This year, the Government has opened five new....reserves on the West Coast of the South Island

What is the name of the smartphone app, that was taken off the market by its owner?

Malaysian airlines flight MH17 was shot down over which country?

Where were the 2014 Commonwealth Games held?

Which native NZ tree is under attack by a fungi disease?

Who is the new leader of the Labour Party of New Zealand?

What was the best sport for NZ in the 2014 Commonwealth games, in terms of medals?

Which country recently voted, and chose to remain as part of the United Kingdom?

Which Pacific Nation had its first elections since 2006?

This year a law was passed to protect an important cultural ceremony. What is it called?

What is the colour of the jersey that the overall winner wears during the Tour de France? 

NZer, Steven Adams, played for the Oklahama Thunder. What sport does he play?

What famous tower celebrated its 125th anniversary this year?

Which country is this man president of? He recently had a 3-day tour of New Zealand

What was the flight number of the Malaysian Airlines plane that went missing on 8 March 2014

The World Health Organisation had halved the recommended daily intake of what type of food?

Who is the top ranking international rugby team for the fifth consecutive year?

Who is this woman? She has been named World Athlete of the Year for 2014.

The Waratahs won the 2014 Super 15 Competition. What NZ team did they beat in the final? 

Who won the men's Wimbledon Tennis Title for 2014?

What has the NZ government been selling shares of, in order to raise money? 

Which political party has Laila Harre stepped down as leader of? 

The National Party won the 2014 General Election. Who is their leader, and Prime Minister of NZ

Who is the NZ Artist that released a new single, called Aotearoa, during Maori Language week? 

Who is this man? He is the President of Russia. 

What is the name of the Netball Championship played between Australian and NZ teams?

Who is the former member of parliament that was found guilty of financial mismanagement

Who was named NZ Sportsperson of the year for 2014?

Which Australian Cricketer died recently following being struck in the head by a Cricket Ball?

A space probe named Philae has made history this year after landing on............... ?

What did telecommunications company, Telecom, change their name to?

Which famous artist pulled her music from the free web-based music station, Spotify?

In which American city is the One World Trade Centre found? It was opened earlier this year. 

What team won the Rugby League, State of Origin competition for the first time in 9 years?

Who was banned from the Football World Cup due to biting another player?

Over 300 people died when a ferry capsized off the coast of which Asian country?

What country hosted the 2014 Football World Cup?

What country held the 2014 Winter Olympics earlier this year?

Who is the South African Athlete that was found guilty of culpable homicide of his girlfriend?

Which members of the royal family visited New Zealand in 2014?

The country of Iraq has been in the news due to an extremist group called.............?

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the tearing down of what famous wall?

Which United Nations council has NZ been awarded a seat on?

What is the name of the summit where the world's leading economies meet together? 

The New Zealand reserve bank has unveiled the new designs for the new...........? 

Which New Zealand singer won two 2014 Grammy Awards

Who is this woman? She recently retired from International Netball.

Which famous movie stars got married in August 2004?

The Internet party joined with what other political party for the 2014 General Elections?

Who is the Formula One driver that has been left severely disabled following a skiing accident?