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1840, Samuel Revans prints first newspaper
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10 March
1869
New Zealand Cross created
This medal was created because members of New Zealand's colonial armed forces were not eligible for the Victoria Cross. Only 23 were awarded, making it one of the world‘s rarest military honours.
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1995
Auckland Warriors debut
The Auckland Warriors played their first match in the New South Wales Rugby League’s expanded Winfield Cup competition.
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This Week in History
15 April
1868
First Māori MPs elected to Parliament
16 April
1892
NZ Rugby Football Union founded
17 April
1820
General Gates
sent to Sydney under guard
18 April
1840
Samuel Revans prints first newspaper
19 April
1884
First royal honour for New Zealand woman
20 April
1958
Mormon temple opens in Hamilton
21 April
1971
Court Theatre stages first play