1917 NZ steamer captured by the Wolf
The steamer Wairuna, en route from Auckland to San Francisco, was captured by the German raider Wolf and later sunk near the Kermadec Islands. The crew of 42 was taken prisoner. Read more...
1970 Motor racing driver Bruce McLaren killed
Bruce McLaren was killed while testing one of his Can-Am series cars on the Goodwin circuit near Chichester, England. He had been one of New Zealand's most successful Formula One Grand Prix drivers. Read more...
