13 February

Killings at Pukearuhe

1869 Killings at Pukearuhe

A Ngāti Maniapoto war party sacked the redoubt at Pukearuhe (White Cliffs) in northern Taranaki, killing military settlers, family members and the missionary John Whiteley. Read more...
New Zealand soldier's brave sacrifice

1974 New Zealand soldier's brave sacrifice

Sergeant Murray Hudson died attempting to save the life of another soldier during a live grenade training exercise at Waiōuru military camp. Read more...
Lance Cairns hits six sixes at Melbourne Cricket Ground

1983 Lance Cairns hits six sixes at Melbourne Cricket Ground

At 44 for 6 in reply to Australia’s 302, New Zealand was heading for an embarrassing defeat in the second final of the Benson & Hedges World Series Cup when Lance Cairns took guard with his bat, ‘Excalibur’. Read more...