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1994, Kiwis win Oscars for
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22 July
1987
Lotto goes on sale for first time
Outlets opened to long queues, with a first division prize in the inaugural draw of $360,000 (equivalent to more than $760,000 today).
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This Week in History
20 March
1834
New Zealand's first recognised flag chosen
21 March
1994
Kiwis win Oscars for
The piano
22 March
1902
George von Zedlitz arrives in Wellington
23 March
1848
Scottish settlers arrive in Otago
24 March
1894
'Aerial Queen' crashes in Hamilton
25 March
1847
Wakefield and Featherston duel
26 March
1896
Brunner mine disaster kills 65