Antarctica and New Zealand
From Tuati in 1839 to Edmund Hillary in the 1950s and more recent scientists, Kiwis have explored, examined and endured the frozen continent. more...
The Cold War
Victory brought discord. New Zealand's Cold War stance flowed from a decision to back the Allies in their peacetime disagreements with the Soviet Union. more...
New Zealand and the United Nations
New Zealand has a tradition of commitment to the concept of collective security. It was a member of the League of Nations between the world wars and was active in the establishment of the United Nations in June 1945. more...
New Zealand in Samoa
The almost 50 years of NZ's administration in Samoa were tumultuous, highlighted by the tragic events of Black Saturday in 1929 more...
