5 April

NZ's first overseas diplomatic post created

1871 NZ's first overseas diplomatic post created

New Zealand’s first overseas diplomatic post was created when Isaac Featherston was appointed as agent-general in London. Read more...

Death of Phar Lap

1932 Death of Phar Lap

Two weeks after winning one of North America's richest races, the Agua Caliente Handicap, the Australasian champion died of a mystery illness in California. Read more...