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10 September
10 September
1914
Eruption on Whakaari White Island kills 10 people
On 10 September 1914, 10 miners working on Whakaari White Island were killed when part of the crater wall collapsed, causing a landslide
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1984
Te Maori exhibition opens in New York
The landmark Te Maori exhibition was a milestone in the Māori cultural renaissance. Featuring traditional Māori artwork, it toured the United States between 1984 and 1986 before returning to New Zealand for a nationwide tour in 1987.
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This Week in History
22 February
1902
Kelburn cable car opens
23 February
1940
100,000 Aucklanders welcome home HMS
Achilles
24 February
1902
Battle of Langverwacht Hill
25 February
1943
49 killed in Featherston POW incident
26 February
1844
'Pistols at dawn': deadly duel in Wellington
27 February
1951
Troops deployed in waterfront dispute
28 February
1945
Kiwi soldier faces firing squad