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Bernard Freyberg

A First World War hero and commander of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Bernard Freyberg was British-born but New Zealand-raised. He proved to be a charismatic and popular military leader who would later serve a term as Governor-General

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21 September

1834 Rescue of Harriet survivors begins

Betty Guard and her children were rescued from Ngati Ruanui (who had held them captive in Taranaki since April) by troops from HMS Alligator and Isabella. This was the first time British forces were used in New Zealand. The rescue was a violent affair and was sensationalised in the Sydney press.