1864 Pai Mārire defeated at Sentry Hill, Taranaki
In one of their first military efforts, several hundred Pai Mārire warriors attacked a British redoubt at Te Mōrere (Sentry Hill) in Taranaki. Scores were killed and wounded. Read more...
1865 Ex-Governor FitzRoy commits suicide
Robert FitzRoy, the second governor of New Zealand (1843-45), took his own life at his home in Surrey. Opinion on his governorship has always been divided. Read more...
1917 William Sanders wins New Zealand's only naval VC
Aucklander William Sanders was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery when the Q-ship he commanded was attacked by a German U-boat on 30 April 1917. He is the only New Zealander to have won the award in a naval action. Read more...
