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    Arthur Lydiard

    Arthur Lydiard was a marathon runner and athletics coach, whose most notable trainees included Olympic and Commonwealth Games champions.

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Death of David Lange

2005 Death of David Lange

David Lange was New Zealand's youngest prime minister during the 20th century. Renowned for his sharp wit and oratory, he is best remembered as leader of the fourth Labour government from 1984 to 1989. more...

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David LangeNuclear-free legislation - nuclear-free New Zealand

External links

  • Obituary: David Lange (NZ Herald)
  • David Lange passes away (Scoop)
  • The Oxford Union debate (Public Address)
  • David Lange: Nuclear Free Warrior (Nuclear Free Zone Committee)
  • David Lange (Te Ara)
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