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1901, New Zealand turns down federation with Australia
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4 June
4 June
1943
Rail tragedy at Hyde
The Cromwell–Dunedin express, travelling at speed, derailed while rounding a curve near Hyde in Central Otago.
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28 May
1920
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29 May
1905
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30 May
1901
New Zealand turns down federation with Australia
31 May
1916
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1960
New Zealand's first official TV broadcast
2 June
1917
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