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1
In which city was this event held recently?
Los Angeles
Bejing
London
Tokyo
2
Who has brought in temporary workers from Hamilton due to staff shortages in Auckland?
Countdown
Middlemore Hospital
Life Pharmacy
New Zealand Police
3
Where would you find this amazing ancient building?
South East Asia
Central America
Eastern Europe
North Africa
4
The Pacific is pushing to ban the export of cuttings taken from which type of plant?
Palm
Mangrove
Taro
Kava
5
Which medal did Lisa Adams claim in the shot put at the Tokyo Paralympics?
Silver
Bronze
Gold
6
Why was the US state of Tennessee in the news last week?
It recorded the highest number of bushfires in the States
It was badly hit by flooding
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the city
It was hit by a series of tornadoes
7
The world’s fastest roller coaster has been suspended after several riders sustained broken bones. How fast does it go?
0 to 180km per hour in under 2 secs
0 to 80km per hour in under 2 secs
0 to 250km per hour in under 2 secs
0 to 120km per hour in under 2 secs
8
Which country is aiming to plant trees across an area larger than Belgium each year to help cut its carbon emissions?
China
Germany
USA
Russia
9
Who has thanked New Zealand for their recent offering of financial aid to Afghanistan?
The Head of the United Nations
The Taliban
US President Joe Biden
The Afghan Prime Minister
10
What is the last name of this man who has just had his contract extended?
Smith
Hansen
Foster
Henry
11
How many gold medals has NZ swimmer Sophie Pascoe won at previous Paralympics Games?
7
5
9
3
12
What has recently been banned in Sri Lanka?
Drunk driving of elephants
Snake charming
Swimming with sea turtles
Racing hippopotamuses
13
Why have the All Whites been in the news?
They have agreed an annual 3 match series against Australia
Several of the team refused to sing the national anthem before a game
They are considering changing their name
They have accused Sport NZ of neglecting soccer
14
Who has the former Samoan Prime Minister blamed for his election defeat?
The World Health Organisation
Jacinda Ardern
NZ journalists
God
15
NZ Police have introduced a rule that prevents officers working on the frontline during a COVID-19 outbreak if they …?
Suffer from asthma
Have had Covid-19 before
Have a beard
Have been overseas in the past 6 months
16
The AIMS Games have been cancelled for the second year in a row. Where are the AIMS Games held?
Hamilton
Whangarei
Tauranga
Auckland
17
The drummer of which iconic rock band died last week, at the age of 80?
Guns N Roses
Led Zeppelin
The Rolling Stones
Pink Floyd
18
In which event did Tupou Neiufi win New Zealand’s first gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games?
Javelin
100m backstroke
Archery
Shooting
19
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, NCEA and NZ Scholarship exams will be …?
Pushed back by 2 weeks
Cancelled all together
Done by students from home
Held at the start of next year