27 March

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. Read more...

Trades Hall bombing

1984 Trades Hall bombing

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