1967 New Zealand adopts decimal currency
Pounds, shillings and pence were replaced by dollars and cents − 27 million new banknotes and 165 million new coins. Read more...
This Week in History
10 May
1897
NZ's first woman barrister and solicitor appointed
11 May
1945
Charles Upham presented with first Victoria Cross
12 May
1971
Anti-Vietnam War protests in Auckland
13 May
1936
National Party founded
14 May
1866
Wreck of the General Grant
15 May
1901
Early motoring offence
16 May
1846
Eight killed in attack on Boulcott Farm