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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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31 March

1864 Rewi's last stand?

The last battle of the Waikato War began when the spearhead of a 1200-strong British force charged an apparently weak Māori position at Ōrākau, south-east of Te Awamutu. more...

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Rewi Maniapoto in 1879 Rewi Manga Maniapoto The Battle of Ōrākau - war in Waikato Ōrākau NZ Wars memorial

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Rewi Maniapoto (DNZB)

1910 Hocken Library opened at the Otago Museum

Thomas Hocken’s priceless legacy of historical material remains to this day the most important collection outside Crown ownership in New Zealand. more...