WorksheetsCurrent Events T2 W8 2025
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
New Zealand’s highest mountain is being used in the upcoming film 'Tenzing'. Which of the following is it?
Aoraki/Mt Cook
Mt Ruapehu
Mt Taranaki
Why were two members of the K-pop band BTS in the news last week?
They completed their military service in South Korea
They announced their retirement from music
They launched a new fashion brand
Why were passengers stuck on the Aratere ferry for hours last week?
They hit a rock while leaving Wellington harbour
An electrical fault affected its propulsion system
A crew strike halted the sailing
What does new data from the Automobile Association show about young drivers in New Zealand?
Their rate of offending has dropped by nearly half in a decade
They are more likely to speed than older drivers
Most now fail their driving tests on the first attempt
Carlos Alcaraz won the tennis French Open against Jannik Sinner last week. What surface is the French Open played on?
Grass
Clay
Synthetic turf
Russia and Ukraine carried out a large prisoner exchange last week. What made this particular swap significant?
It was the first exchange since the war began in 2022
It included only injured and elderly prisoners
They were all under 25
What pest is currently being considered for inclusion in New Zealand's Predator Free 2050 strategy?
Wild goats
Magpies
Feral cats
It has been announced that Disney will pay about US$439 million to take full control of which major streaming service?
Zulu
Hulu
Huru
Tragically, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off last week, killing over 200 people. Which airline was operating the aircraft?
Emirates
British Airways
Air India
What type of barrier is being replaced at the Zealandia site in Wellington?
Pre-European wooden palisades
Predator-proof fence
Historic stone wall
Which two countries launched missiles at one another last week, prompting global leaders to urge calm?
Turkey and Greece
Israel and Iran
North Korea and South Korea
Golfer Ryan Fox made history last week by becoming the first New Zealander to win which tournament in over 50 years?
The US Open
The Canadian Open
The Mexico Open
The annual Fieldays was held at Mystery Creek in Hamilton last week. In what year were they first held?
1911
1969
1994
A Chinese ship captain has been sentenced to three years in prison for damaging a Taiwanese what?
Undersea cable
Military vessel
Coral reef
Why are some sunscreens sold in New Zealand under scrutiny following recent Australian testing?
They failed to meet their sun protection rating claims
They contain banned chemicals
They caused allergic reactions in users
What is the name of this man who has just received a Knighthood?
David Beckham
Gary Lineker
Sebastian Coe
Why has this object been in the news?
It's been installed in the British Prime Minister's residence
It was stolen by thieves
It's been revealed as the latest work by the artist Banksy
In which American city did scenes like this take place last week?
a. New York
b Los Angeles
c. Chicago
Which country has this flag?
a. Malaysia
b. Kazakhstan
c. Türkiye
This person has been in the news again. What is her name?
a. Scarlet Johansson
b. Malala Yousafzai
c. Greta Thunberg
