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    Charles Heaphy

    The multi-faceted Charles Heaphy made quite an impact on colonial New Zealand as an artist, explorer, soldier and colonial administrator. He was the first colonial soldier to win the Victoria Cross

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'Montego Bay' hits number one

1980 'Montego Bay' hits number one

Upper Hutt's Jon Stevens made it back-to-back No. 1 singles when ‘Montego Bay’ bumped ‘Jezebel’ from the top of the New Zealand charts. He would later become lead singer for Australian bands Noiseworks and INXS. more...

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  • Jon Stevens (Aus-NZ site)
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