Sport
For a comprehensive coverage of the history of individual sports in New Zealand we recommend the Te Ara sports theme.
New Zealand and the America's Cup
Some key moments in New Zealand's proud history of competing for the 'Auld Mug'
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The 1981 Springbok rugby tour
It was simply called 'The Tour'. For 56 taut days in the winter of 1981, New Zealanders were divided against each other in the largest civil disturbance seen since the 1951 waterfront dispute.
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The Olympics: 1908–2021
New Zealand's Olympians have produced plenty of memorable moments since 1908, but the Games have also been marred by boycotts, controversy and tragedy.
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New Zealand Natives' rugby tour of 1888-9
Discover how the side originally called New Zealand Maori came to be known as the NZ Natives. In 1888, the country's pioneering national sports team toured Britain, playing their first game of rugby on 3 October.
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Runs on the board
A history of cricket in New Zealand, including a list of key moments playing England and Australia.
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Māori rugby timeline
A survey of the key moments in Maori rugby to mark the official centenary in 2010
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1982 Football World Cup
In 1982 Association Football (soccer) seized the country’s imagination when the national side – the All Whites – took on the best in the world at the World Cup finals in Spain.
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Sport in New Zealand 1940-1960
The mid 20th century heralded mass participation in sport, the consolidation of high profile national competitions, and greater success at international level.
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The Melbourne Cup
Relive some of New Zealand's greatest moments at the horse race that brings the country to a standstill each November
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The 1987 Rugby World Cup
The origins of the first Rugby World Cup competition, won by the New Zealand All Blacks in 1987
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