Quiz of the Week

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﻿We've just experienced some of the coldest days of the year. So warm up your brain with a temperature quiz.

The Figure-Friday quiz: oh the weather outside is frightful but this quiz is so delightful

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How much do you really know about the things you disproportionately hate?

The Figure-Friday quiz: some things are meant to be hated

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It's too bloody cold to go outside so stay in and take this chill quiz instead.

The Friday-Figure Quiz: warm up your cold heart with this toasty quiz

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There are only five days until 2017's shortest day, and we're celebrating the oncoming slide towards summer with a quiz about all things short and small. It's not a big thing, but we think you should take it. 

The Friday-Figure quiz: Just five short days until the shortest day

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The British Lions are here and the UK is counting votes in a momentous general election. This week, it's got to be a quiz about Great Britain and Ireland. The best of British luck to you!

The Figure-Friday quiz: Britain decides, and so do you

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It's Queen's Birthday weekend and what better way to celebrate than by dusting up on your Commonwealth knowledge.

The Figure-Friday quiz: by order of her majesty the Queen, take this quiz

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With the release of #Budget2017 this week, it's the perfect time to test your knowledge of government spending.

The Figure-Friday quiz: What exactly is the government spending money on?

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In 1987, an election was held, petrol was cheaper, and people were fewer. But how much has really changed in New Zealand in 30 years? Take the quiz to test your knowledge of 1987.

The Figure-Friday quiz: have things really changed since 1987?

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There's no denying it now: autumn is here, and with it shorter days and cooler temperatures. But then again, feijoas! Test your knowledge of all things autumn below.

How many weeks till we move the clocks forward again?

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Today we're celebrating Rent Week with some cold hard facts and figures.

How many New Zealanders spend more than 40% of their income on rent?

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To celebrate Pi Week (Pi Day was 3/14 of course), here's a quiz all about numbers.

The Figure-Friday quiz: it’s Pi Week, so get counting

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House prices have apparently gone down in Auckland, but does that mean the average worker can afford a home?

The Figure-Friday quiz: can an average NZ income fund an average NZ home?

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It's all over Instagram but how much do you really know about food?

The Figure-Friday quiz: following food from the field to the ‘gram

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Summer's almost over but that never stopped Kiwis from travelling before. Take the quiz on Kiwis in flight.

The Figure-Friday quiz: where and how are Kiwis flying?

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Old McDonald had a farm and wants you to know exactly how many animals are on it.

The Figure-Friday quiz: What’s happened to all our sheep?

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Head back to school with books so cool and test your knowledge of education in New Zealand.

The Figure-Friday quiz: the under and overachievers in NZ schools

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Test your knowledge of New Zealanders and our great outdoors with this friendly Friday quiz.

The Figure-Friday quiz: how fit and adventurous are New Zealanders?

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Test your knowledge of New Zealand's important numbers.

The Figure-Friday quiz: colour New Zealand by numbers

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Road trip through New Zealand's most impressive towns.

The Figure-Friday quiz: a fun fact road trip across New Zealand

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It's costing more and more to live in New Zealand. But just how much more?

The Figure-Friday quiz: the true cost of living in New Zealand

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The writer and professor shares some of his favourite books – and the one he'd purge from his memory if he could.

‘A sick wish fulfilment fantasy, so badly written’: Harry Ricketts’ biggest book regret

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A much maligned old friend is reborn as a field of dreams. 

How Mt Smart turned into the most electrifying Auckland destination of 2024

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Leaked emails and documents show that the media giant will soon break apart – opening up a range of options for owner Sinead Boucher.

Stuff ‘consciously uncouples’ into two separate digital and print businesses

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With funding stagnant since 2008, the broadcaster is racing to adapt to a digital world – but at what cost?

With its daily news bulletin scrapped, what’s next for Whakaata Māori?

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Some in the industry say a small number of negligent trainers 'buggered it' for everyone else.

Greyhound racing sprints toward the finish line

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Believe it or not, this is not a joke headline.

Auckland Council opposes new housing because motorists won’t be able to see a hill

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Move over meat and dairy – these are our highest quality exports. 

How does New Zealand produce so many successful child actors?

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This year's best local fiction, nonfiction and poetry for adults and children, as chosen by our panel of readers. 

The Spinoff’s best NZ books of 2024

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New documentary gives insight into what is driving the country's youth to carry out ram raids and why prison might not be the answer.

Review: Ram Raid Mums provides a blueprint for breaking the cycle

This week’s quickfire quiz: how much do you know about New Zealand’s relationship with the United States? 

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Wednesday’s car-crash of a presidential debate meant a big day for excellent Kiwi Twitter account 

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 that Donald J. Trump will be America’s next president, it might be time to get to know our American friends a little better.

Test yourself below, or use the direct link 

GOP Presidential Candidates Debate In Milwaukee

This week's quickfire quiz: how much do you know about New Zealand's relationship with the United States?

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The Figure-Friday quiz #6: Screw Trump, I’m moving to New Zealand

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Quiz of the WeekSeptember 30, 2016

The Figure-Friday quiz #6: Screw Trump, I’m moving to New Zealand

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