1840 European settlers arrive in Wellington
The New Zealand Company's first settler ship, the Aurora, arrived at Petone to found the settlement that would become Wellington. Read more...
This Week in History
24 January
1865
British troops invade south Taranaki
25 January
1974
First day of competition at Christchurch Commonwealth Games
26 January
1844
Governor FitzRoy arrives in Wellington to investigate Wairau incident
27 January
1962
Peter Snell breaks world mile record
28 January
1827
D'Urville sails through 'French Pass'
29 January
1842
Auckland's first Anniversary Day Regatta
30 January
1911
Bookies take last bets on New Zealand racecourses