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1
Why are some South Koreans launching these balloons towards North Korea?
To protest the launching of missiles
To change the weather
To damage buildings
To send information to North Koreans
2
Donald Trump has threatened to shut down the US Government if they do not agree to...?
spend $250 million redecorating the White House
let him bomb North Korea
ban Hilary Clinton's new book
fund the building of the Mexican wall
3
Which Caribbean country has this flag?
Haiti
Cuba
Barbados
The Bahamas
4
The speed limit on some major NZ roads such as the Waikato Expressway, is set to be raised to.?
110 km/h
120 km/h
105 km/h
115 km/h
5
Which flower is associated with the Cancer Society?
Yellow Daffodil
White Rose
White Daffodil
Red Poppy
6
In which European country did a massive mountain landslide cause this damage in the valley?
Spain
Austria
Serbia
Switzerland
7
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has said that there will be a rapid rail network between ...?
Auckland, Rotorua and Hamilton
Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton
Wellington, Palmerston North and Napier
Christchurch, Invercargill and Dunedin
8
The Health Minister said $6.5 million will be spent on adult cochlear implants. Body part?
Ears
Eyes
Heart
Feet
9
Govt Voluntary Bonding Scheme will offer a one-off bonus of more than $10,000 to …?
Any newly qualified police officer working in Auckland
Any newly qualified teacher working in Auckland
Any newly qualified nurse working in Auckland
Any newly qualified doctor working in Auckland
10
A woman won the largest lottery grand prize in the US last week. How much did she win?
NZD $230 million
NZD $1 billion
NZD $2 billion
NZD $42 million
11
Auckland businesses will be able to trade on Easter Sunday next year
False
True
12
Monty Betham is leading a crowd-funding campaign to see fans become the majority owners of the
Crusaders
Hurricanes
Warriors
Phoenix
13
Name this politician who has recently retired.
Peter Dunne
Bill English
Steven Joyce
Winston Peters
14
The Government has announced a plan to ban the sale of single use drink bottles by 2022
True
False
15
What is the name of the hurricane that caused widespread damage in Texas during the weekend?
Hurricane Helga
Hurricane Henrietta
Hurricane Harry
Hurricane Harvey
16
Who did the Black Ferns win against in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final?
United States
South Africa
England
Australia
17
Which famous All Black is remembered with this statue?
Kel Tremain
Richie McCaw
George Nepia
Sir Colin 'Pine Tree' Meads
18
Mondelez International is committing $7 million to redevelop and grow Cadbury World. Location?
Nelson
Dunedin
Christchurch
Timaru
19
Why was the US Navy destroyer USS John McCain, in the news recently?
It was damaged when it struck an iceberg in Arctic waters
It is being decommissioned
It collided with an oil tanker
It was used to evacuate people from a stranded cruise ship
20
Who has just announced they will play a one-off show in Auckland next year?
Taylor Swift
Katy Perry
Miley Cyrus
Justin Bieber
