Current Events: Questions

KiwiBank

Which bank has announced that it will remain 100% NZ owned, with the government taking complete ownership of it?

Ban petrol powered cars

California has voted to become the first US state to…

He is an vaccinated so the US will not allow him in the country

Tennis star Novak Djokovic will not be playing at the US Open. Why will he not be there?

The building should not be entered

Properties that have been damaged in recent flooding in the Nelson region are being issued red, yellow or white stickers. What does a red sticker mean?

An audio of a black hole

Which of the following was recently released on social media by NASA?

Minions: the Rise of Gru

Which recently released movie has had the ending changed in China?

Raw milk

Two Kiwi companies have been fined over $20,000 for selling which product without being registered?

Warships filled with explosives and ammunition

What was uncovered in Europe's Danube river due to low water levels?

Tears

According to a new study out of Japan, when dogs reunite with their owner they produce more…

All you can fly tickets

What is New Zealand's regional airline Sounds Air, offering as an incentive for people to get out and travel?

170

Recent data showed how often the private jets of some of the world wealthiest celebrities have been taking to the skies. How many flights has Taylor Swift's private jet made since January?

Tomato flu

Health experts are monitoring an outbreak of a viral infection detected in children in southern India which is similar to hand foot and mouth disease. What is this new infection known as?

A brand of plastic kitchenware

What is Tupperware?

An Australian cricket tournament

What is the Big Bash league?

The Netherlands

In which country is the capital city Amsterdam?

Speaker of the house

What role has this man just taken up in parliament?

Islam

Followers of which religion try to make a journey here at least once in their life?

Argentina

Which team is celebrating in the photo from the weekend?

Venezuela

Which South American country has this flag?

Freedoms NZ

This man announced the formation of a new political party last week. What is it called?

Pakistan

In which country were 500,000 people living in camps after one-third of the country was flooded?

They have both joined the high-performance sports New Zealand board

What do Dame Valerie Adams and Dame Noelene Taurua have in common?

There was a fuel leak and an engine problem

Why was NASA forced to cancel the launch of a new moon rocket?

The mill wants more than $500,000 in damages from its workers

Why was a toilet paper mill in Kawerau in the news?

Drought

China has been suffering from extreme weather event that is affecting power supply. What type of weather event is it?

Twitter

Who is launching an edit button for the first time?

Tel Aviv

According to a survey by a global research group, which city was named the most expensive city in the world to live in for 2021?

The pumas

The All Blacks put on an impressive performance against Argentina to sneak ahead in the rugby championships. What is the nickname of the side from Argentina?

Princess Diana

Which Royal was recently honoured in Paris and London on the 25th anniversary of her death?

Taylor Swift

Who won the video of the year award for her 10 minute self-directed music video at the 2022 MTV video music awards?

Chocolate

What was Marama Davidson holding when it was said to breach ministerial guidelines?

New Zealand

Where was the first season of the Lord of the rings: the rings of power filmed?

He has become a Samoan chief

Why was Kiwi actor KJ Apa (Riverdale, Shortland Street) in the news recently?

Asia

On which continent in the world would you find the Himalayas mountain range?

Helmets fitted with fans and filters

What is India's government promoting to decrease the effects of smog on motorcyclist?

Usain Bolt

Who has this signature pose?

Boeing 747

Production of this iconic model of aircraft is finally set to stop. What was it known as?

US Open

What tennis tournament is this?

Ukraine

What country has this flag (blue top, yellow bottom)?

Hipkins

What is the last name of this government minister?

King Charles III

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles will become…

Balmoral castle

Where does Queen Elizabeth II spend her final days?

She was a mechanic and drove trucks

What role did Queen Elizabeth II have during WWII?

Rotorua

Te Paati Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi, has called for an immediate independent inquiry into the emergency housing situation in…

Documentary on national parks

Former US president Barack Obama won an Emmy recently for narrating a…

Emirates copied one of Air New Zealand's ads

Why is Air New Zealand annoyed with rival airline emirates?

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the area

Why was China's Sichuan province in the news last week?

Rita Ora

Which singer will be performing at the women's rugby World Cup in Auckland?

They have both been banned from entering Russia

What do Hollywood actors Ben Stiller and Sean Penn have in common?

24,000

The insurance Council is warning that the current rise in car theft is likely to cause the cost of insurance to rise. How many cars were stolen in the first six months of 2022?

It rode on a bicycle

How did a chimpanzee get back home after escaping from a Ukrainian zoo?

Vaping products

The company Juul has agreed to a US $440 million settlement following claims that it has been marketing its products to US teenagers. What does Juul sell?

An old bomb

What was found in the backyard of the property in the Auckland suburb of Epsom?

An Auckland food truck business that has been in business for almost 75 years

The white lady has been granted to 12 months trading license after fearing that they would have to shut down due to complaints by a local business. What is the white lady?

Black Rock desert, Nevada

People leaving the burning man art festival were stuck in traffic for eight hours last week. Where is the burning man festival held?

1953

When was this photo taken?

Truss

What is the last name of this new prime minister?

The peace train

What is the name of this new train that has been donated to the city of Christchurch?

Netherlands

Which European country has this flag?

Emmy

What is the name of the trophy Kiwi Parris Goebel won here?