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1. Yachting: During the America's Cup Challenger Series, the Australian boat, "One Australia", snapped in half during a race and sank. What was the name of the New Zealand yacht that won the challenger series, and went on to win the prestigious America's Cup?
2. Soccer: In which of these World Cups did New Zealand qualify ahead of Australia?
3. Cricket: Which bowler destroyed the Australian batting line-up in the 1985 Brisbane test match, taking 9-52 in the first innings, and 6-71 in the second, to hand New Zealand an emphatic victory?
4. Rugby Union: Australia didn't make the final of the inaugural Rugby Union World Cup, which New Zealand went on to win. In which year was the first Rugby Union World Cup held?
5. In which sport did the NZ women defeat the highly-fancied Australians in the World Championships in 1987?
6. Basketball: New Zealand finished fourth at the World Basketball Championships in 2002, after beating Australia in qualifying. What was the series result?
7. In which of the following Olympic Games, did New Zealand finish ahead of Australia in the medal tally?
8. Rugby League: In the 1988 Anzac Day Test Match in Auckland, New Zealand outplayed Australia and ran out 22-12 winners. Who was the destroyer that day, scoring two tries, and earning a man-of-the-match award?
9. Field Hockey: In which of the following Olympic Games, did New Zealand beat the highly favoured Australians to clinch a gold medal?
10. Horse racing: Which New Zealand horse, defeated the cream of Australia's thoroughbreds, to win Australia's most prestigious race, the Melbourne Cup in 1983?
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