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Springbok rugby tour divides the nation. Many New Zealanders show a strong anti-apartheid
stance by protesting the games. Others feel sport and politics shouldn't mix, and support the tour
going ahead.
1985
Rainbow Warrioris sunk in Auckland Harbour by French government agents to prevent the Green-
peace protest ship from making its intended voyage to Moruroa, where the French are conducting
nuclear tests.
1992
Government begins reparations for the Land Wars, and confirms Maori fishing rights in the 'Sealord
deal'. Major settlements follow, including, in 1995, reparations for the Waikato land confiscations.
1995
Peter Blake and Russel Coults win the Americas Cup for NZ, sailingBlack Magic;red socks become
a matter of national pride.
2004
Maori TV begins broadcasting - for the first time, a channel committed to NZ content and the re-
vitalisation of Maori language and culture hits the small screen.
2010
A cave-in at Pike River coalmine on the South Island's West Coast kills 29 miners.
2011
A severe earthquake strikes Christchurch, killing 185 people and badly damaging the central busi-
ness district. NZ hosts (and wins!) the Rugby World Cup.
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