1987 Te reo Māori recognised as official language
The Maori Language Act came into force, making te reo Māori an official language of New Zealand. Read more...
This Week in History
18 October
1924
First trans-global radio transmission to London
19 October
1966
New Zealand’s day with LBJ
20 October
1987
'Black Tuesday' share-market crash
21 October
1964
Peter Snell wins second gold in Tokyo
22 October
1967
Denny Hulme wins Formula One title
23 October
1869
New Zealand ensign proclaimed
24 October
1913
Violence flares on Wellington wharves