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1844, 'Pistols at dawn': deadly duel in Wellington
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3 October
1888
New Zealand Natives team plays first game in UK
The privately organised rugby team was the first to wear the silver fern and an all-black uniform.
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This Week in History
22 February
1902
Kelburn cable car opens
23 February
1904
First step in creation of Fiordland National Park
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