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1901, New Zealand turns down federation with Australia
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15 January
1970
Vietnam War protesters greet US Vice-President
United States Vice-President Spiro Agnew’s three-day visit to New Zealand sparked some of the most violent anti-Vietnam War demonstrations seen in this country.
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New Zealand's first official TV broadcast
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