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Trades Hall bombing

1984 Trades Hall bombing

A suitcase bomb exploded in Wellington's Trades Hall, killing the caretaker Ernie Abbott. No one has ever been arrested for the crime. more...

The 'Sallies' come to New Zealand

1883 The 'Sallies' come to New Zealand

Two English Salvation Army officers landed at Port Chalmers to set up a New Zealand branch of the Christian evangelical movement. 

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