Current Events: Local
Recently, This NZ First MP came under fire after telling Green MP Lawrence Xu-nan to "Go back to your own country".
Who are they?
Winston Peters
A major football tournament was held across the United States, Canada and Mexico in June and July 2026.
Who won?
Spain
This is the artist behind “Espresso” and “Manchild,” and released Man's Best Friend in 2025.
Sabrina Carpenter
What is the largest ocean on earth?
Pacific Ocean
This Former Minister has announced he will resign from Parliament after being removed from his ministerial roles in a Leadership contest.
Who are they?
Chris Penk
Recently, Flash Floods caused by melting glaciers in the Himalayas have left nearly 3,000 missing in Tibet and which other mountainous country?
Nepal
This fictional K-pop boy band is known for their hit song, "Soda Pop"
What is the K-pop group's name?
Saja Boys
What is the only mammal able to fly?
Bats
New Zealand's next general election is scheduled for this date in November 2026.
When is it?
November 7th
This climate phenomenon, caused by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific, has the English translation: Little Boy.
This year so far, it has been responsible for Forest fires, a heat wave across Europe and the Northern Hemisphere, and heavy rainfall.
What is this Weather Event called?
El Niño
This Artist released their debut album in 2023:
The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
Who are they?
Double points for real name!
Chapell Roan or Kayleigh Rose Amstutz
In the Body, which organ is responsible for producing Insulin?
Pancreas
In July, a fireball was seen crossing over New Zealand skies. What did the Fireball turn out to be?
A Meteorite / Ordinary Chondrite
The Moon
Known as "Lady Day", Billie Holiday was a extremely popular singer throughout the 20th Century.
For what Genre did she primarily sing for?
Jazz
Which Māori chief famously cut down the British flagstaff at Kororāreka/Russel four times?
Hōne Heke
Ryan Fox won the The 2026 Open Championship in July, Becoming the second New Zealander to do so.
What sport is played at the championship?
Golf
Nuclear Power Plants require water to cool themselves to prevent a meltdown.
Recently, What has Romania been using to redirect water to their Nuclear Power plants?
Explosives / Romania's Navy
Two Dunedin Bands made it to the 2026 Smokefree Rockquest this year.
Name one of them.
Talking Furniture or Deaf Racoon
What is the DYC's slogan?
Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Brave!