Pages tagged with: australia

A European population explosion first impacted on New Zealand in the closing decade of the 18th century when sealers and whalers began to arrive in their hundreds seeking to exploit local resources.

Key information and statistics about the Commonwealth of Australia during the First World War

Charlotte lived with a Nga Puhi chief and refused to be 'rescued' on at least two occasions, before disappearing from the record.

A selection of the key events in New Zealand history from 1965

Map of the Commonwealth of Australia at the time it entered the First World War

Article about Thames Valley's most famous victory – over Australia 16-14 in 1962

Gold miners from Victoria flooded to Otago during the gold rush era

Was the Australian flag designed by a New Zealander?

Portrait of Sir George Gipps, Governor of New South Wales, circa 1847.

New Zealand and Australia formally signed the Closer Economic Relations (CER) agreement, strengthening trade ties between the Tasman neighbours.

The Canberra Pact was an undertaking by both countries to co-operate on international matters, especially in the Pacific.

Two weeks after winning one of North America's richest races, the Agua Caliente Handicap, the Australasian champ died of a mystery illness in California.

The Australian states' wreath is laid each year at the Wellington Cenotaph by the Australia–New Zealand Association.

Key moments in New Zealand's cricketing rivalry with Australia