2 June

New Zealand steamer captured by the <em>Wolf</em>

1917 New Zealand steamer captured by the Wolf

The steamer Wairuna, en route from Auckland to San Francisco, was captured by the German raider Wolf and later sunk near the Kermadec Islands. The crew of 42 was taken prisoner. Read more...
Motor racing driver Bruce McLaren dies

1970 Motor racing driver Bruce McLaren dies

In 1958 Bruce McLaren was the first recipient of the Driver to Europe award, which enabled promising Kiwis to race against the world’s best. Read more...