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1853, New Zealand Constitution Act comes into force
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10 September
10 September
1914
Eruption on Whakaari White Island kills 10 people
On 10 September 1914, 10 miners working on Whakaari White Island were killed when part of the crater wall collapsed, causing a landslide
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1984
Te Maori exhibition opens in New York
The landmark Te Maori exhibition was a milestone in the Māori cultural renaissance. Featuring traditional Māori artwork, it toured the United States between 1984 and 1986 before returning to New Zealand for a nationwide tour in 1987.
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This Week in History
11 January
1846
Ruapekapeka pā occupied by British and Māori forces
12 January
1954
Queen Elizabeth II opens Parliament
13 January
1890
'Torpedo Billy' Murphy wins world featherweight boxing title
14 January
1891
Bob Fitzsimmons wins world middleweight boxing title
15 January
1970
Vietnam War protesters greet US Vice-President
16 January
1941
Women's Auxiliary Air Force founded
17 January
1853
New Zealand Constitution Act comes into force