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1
A zoo-keeper who died in a tragic incident at a wildlife park in Britain was attacked by a …?
Elephant
Tiger
Kodiak Bear
Lion
2
What is this special technique known as?
Gliding
Foiling
Splicing
Sailing
3
What is the
third
largest city in the South Island?
Timaru
Dunedin
Invercargill
Nelson
4
Where are these visitors from?
Sweden and Norway
Australia and South Africa
Britain and Ireland
Fiji and Cook Islands
5
In which country was this grueling marathon held recently?
Switzerland
China
New Zealand
Italy
6
NASA has plans to launch the first spacecraft to “deep dive” into the atmosphere of …?
Pluto
Jupiter
The Sun
Venus
7
Why was the island nation of Sri Lanka in the news last week?
An earthquake hit the island leaving 200,000 people homeless
A lightening storm took the lives of 15 people and injured 8
They are involved in a civil war
Massive mudslides have taken the lives of over 160 people
8
Ariana Grande returned to Manchester to hold another concert. Who
didn't
perform at the concert
Miley Cyrus
Pink
Katy Perry
Justin Bieber
9
What is the Government doing to lower the number of violent robberies involving dairies?
offering funds for dairies to arm their premises
Nothing
increasing jail sentences handed out to those found guilty
permanently increasing police numbers
10
A new book by author JRR Tolkien is going on sale. Which of the following did he also write?
The Hobbit
Alice in Wonderland
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Around the World in 80 Days
11
Which Asian country has this flag?
Vietnam
Mongolia
Cambodia
Singapore
12
Bill English was accused of disrespect to children after talking during their haka before a ..?
Rugby game
Waka Ama competition
Netball game
School visit
13
Which Pacific nation was Bill English (our Prime Minister) visiting recently?
Fiji
Samoa
Cook Islands
Tokelau
14
During the Manchester benefit concert, Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus sang a kiwi song by ...?
Stan Walker
Crowded House
Dave Dobbyn
Lorde
15
Anti-obesity campaigners object to Rugby League WC sponsorship by a fast food company. Company?
Burger King
KFC
McDonalds
Wendy's
16
Why was John Key in the news over the weekend?
He has been awarded a knighthood
His son Max has posted some ‘John Key bloopers ’ on YouTube
He has decided to re-enter politics
He and his family have been holidaying with the Obama family
17
Which airline forced a plane to return to Melbourne after a bomb threat drama?
Air New Zealand
Malaysian Airlines
Qantas
Emirates
18
What jumped into an Australian Fisherman’s boat last week giving the man quite a fright?
A skydiver
A giant squid
A man riding a jetski
A great white shark
19
What is 'covfefe'?
A word made up by Donald Trump that has gone viral
A new anti-cancer drug that is currently being trialled
An environmental group
The name of a new ransomware virus
20
US President Donald Trump withdrew from a major international agreement. What was it about?
Climate Change
Gun control
Nuclear weapons
Slavery
