1909 SS Penguin wrecked in Cook Strait
The Picton-Wellington ferry SS Penguin struck rocks in Cook Strait and sank in heavy seas off a rugged, isolated coast. Only 30 of the 102 people on board survived. Read more...
12 February
This Week in History
25 April
1915
NZ troops land at Gallipoli
26 April
1943
NZ ship torpedoed in Tasman
27 April
1806
Moehanga becomes first Māori to visit England
28 April
1888
First British rugby team to play in NZ
29 April
1864
Assault on Gate Pā
30 April
1864
Pai Mārire defeated at Sentry Hill, Taranaki
1 May
1893
Richard Seddon becomes premier