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Te Rauparaha

Te Rauparaha was a Ngati Toa chief and warrior. Sometimes called the 'Napoleon of the Southern Hemisphere', he ruled the lower end of the North Island from his base at Kapiti Island for the best part of 20 years

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15 October

1942 NZ Coastwatchers executed by the Japanese

Seventeen New Zealand coastwatchers, together with five civilians, who had been captured in the Gilbert Islands in August and September 1942, were beheaded at Betio, Tarawa. more...

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Changing fortunes - New Zealanders in the Pacific War

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2007 'Anti-terror' raids in Urewera

Citing the Terrorism Suppression Act, police arrested 18 people in nationwide raids linked to alleged weapons training camps near the eastern Bay of Plenty township of Rūātoki. more...

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Rua Kenana

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1877 Former Governor Grey becomes Premier

Grey played a central role in 19th-century New Zealand politics, serving two terms as Governor before entering Parliament to fight Vogel's plans to abolish the provinces. He was the first person to hold both positions. more...