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    Jack Lovelock

    One of our greatest athletes, Berlin Olympic gold medallist Jack Lovelock led a remarkably full life before his tragic death in 1949, just a few days shy of his 40th birthday.

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Te Kooti deported to Chathams

1866 Te Kooti deported to Chathams

The East Coast military leader and prophet was deported with Pai Marire prisoners to the Chatham Islands. He had been accused of spying for the enemy while fighting with government troops. more...

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Prophets and colonists - New Zealand WarsTe Kooti Arikirangi Te TurukiTe Kooti flagExile and deliverance - Te Kooti's war

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  • Te Kooti biography (DNZB)
  • Nga Tuhoe resistance (Te Ara)
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