Charles Upham is probably New Zealand's most famous soldier. His actions in Crete in 1941 and Egypt in 1942 led to his becoming one of only three people – and the only combat soldier – ever to win the Victoria Cross twice.
Under the leadership of Te Whiti and Tohu Kākahi, Parihaka Māori began a ploughing campaign to protest against European settlement on land confiscated from Māori. more...