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    David Lange

    Seven years and one stomach-stapling operation after entering Parliament in 1977, David Lange became PM at the age of 41.

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All Blacks win the first World Cup

1987 All Blacks win the first World Cup

With Michael Jones, John Kirwan and captain David Kirk scoring tries, the All Blacks defeated France 29-9 at Eden Park, Auckland. Kirk became the first All Black captain to lift the Webb Ellis Cup. more...

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David Kirk kisses the Webb Ellis Cup, 1987The 1987 Rugby World Cup

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  • Test details (AllBlacks.com)
  • All Blacks 1987 (Sports Hall of Fame)
  • Kiwis see off France (BBC)
  • 1987 Rugby World Cup (Wikipedia)
  • Organised sports (Te Ara)
US Navy tragedy at Paekākāriki

1943 US Navy tragedy at Paekākāriki

Ten United States Navy personnel were drowned off the Paekākāriki coast near Wellington during a beach landing exercise. more...

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United States Navy tragedy at PaekākārikiUS Navy tragedy memorialUS forces in New ZealandNew Zealand disasters timelineFrank Zalot - a survivor's tale

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