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Eleanor Roosevelt visits Auckland

1943 Eleanor Roosevelt visits Auckland

It was near the end of the US First Lady’s surprise visit to New Zealand to meet American forces based in the country, inspect the work of the US Red Cross – whose grey uniform she wore throughout her seven-day stay – and study the contribution of New Zealand women to the war effort. Read more...
New Zealander sentenced to death in Malaysia

1987 New Zealander sentenced to death in Malaysia

Lorraine Cohen was sentenced to death by a Malaysian judge for heroin trafficking. On appeal her sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. The trial of Lorraine and her son Aaron, who was arrested at the same time, gained worldwide attention. Read more...