Brokenwood Mysteries Trivia Quiz

Answer: It is a small New Zealand town

Brokenwood is a fictional New Zealand town with a population of about 5000 residents. It is mainly an agricultural community known for its vineyards. Although small, it has a wind farm, airstrip and other conveniences found in a big city. A minimum-security prison is also located there.

Answer: Country

Mike loves country music and encourages others to listen to it. He believes that country music helps him solve murder cases. He says that country music subject matter (passions, heartbreak, adultery, divorce, and jealousy) is never far from any murder he's ever investigated.

Answer: Russia

Dr. Kandinsky hails from Russia. She has been in New Zealand for about ten years. She often refers to her homeland when talking to others and has a crush on Shepherd.

Answer: Mike Shepherd

When arriving at a murder scene, Shepherd usually kneels and has a little chat with the deceased, while the other officers awkwardly look on. Sometimes his conversations are humorous, like in the episode where he tells a man who had drowned in a wine vat that he "looked a little pink".

Answer: The Frog and Cheetah

In addition to owning the Frog and Cheetah, Ray is co-owner of the "Lord of the Ringz" tours. His sister Trudy was found guilty of murder and spends time at the Brokenwood Women's Prison.

Answer: Kristin Sims

Kristin and Mike have a rocky start working together. Kristin is often flabbergasted at Mike's taste in music, his lack of professionalism and unorthodox detecting procedures. However, they work past their philosophical differences and make a powerful investigative duo. The role of Sims is played by New Zealand actress Fern Sutherland.

Answer: A car

The Holden Kingswood is an Australian made full-size car made by the Holden Car Company, a subsidiary of General Motors. Shepherd's 1971 sedan is complete with cassette tape player where he plays his favorite music.

Answer: AC/DC

Chalmers (played by Jarod Rawiri) replaces Sam Breen during season seven. He becomes a detective late in life, but his life experience and social work background makes him a savvy investigator. His sense of humor is seen in him referring to himself as DC/DC (because of his rank and name) or AC/DC because he calls himself an awesome constable.

Answer: Sam Breen

Breen is played by New Zealand comedian and actor Nic Sampson. On the show Breen comes from a family with a law enforcement background. He is often stuck doing the unpleasant parts of an investigation but becomes more passionate about his job. He moves away in season seven to be with his girlfriend Roxy, who moved to the Solomon Islands.

Answer: Frodo

Frankie "Frodo" Oades is a local resident that seems to be involved or connected to many of the show's murder cases. When he first appears on the show he has a job as a mechanic, but later he buys a food truck to sell his "Frodo Dogs".