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  • Charles Upham

    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.

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Wanganui Computer legislation passed

1976 Wanganui Computer legislation passed

'Big Brother is watching'? The New Zealand government's establishment of the country's first centralised electronic database through the Wanganui Computer Act raised questions about the state's ability to gather information on its citizens. more...

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