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647 Moments
2012
Pike River mine disaster is subject of a Royal Commission report.
2011
General election: Fifth National Government re-elected with reduced majority.
Rugby World Cup Final: All Blacks Triumph 8–7 in Eden Park
Deadly earthquake devastates Christchurch: 184 lives lost
2010
Tragic Pike River Mine Explosion: 29 Miners Killed
Earthquake causes widespread damage in Canterbury Region
2009
Helen Clark Appointed UNDP Administrator as Third-in-Command
David Bain retrial: Not guilty on all five murder charges.
2008
Tragedy: Airline crash in Mediterranean Sea kills all on board.
National Party wins majority after 9 years of Labour rule
Sir Edmund Hillary, Mountaineering Legend, Passes Away
2007
Willie Apiata: Recipient of first NZ Victoria Cross since WWII.
KiwiSaver retirement savings scheme introduced.
Launch of Freeview for free-to-air digital TV.
2006
2005
Labour-led government secures third term with general election win.
2004
Formation of Māori Party
Māori TV starts airing.
2003
Prostitution Reform Act 2003: Legalizing sex work in New Zealand.
2002
Labour-led government re-elected for second term.
Canterbury's Population Hits 500,000
2001
NZ Troops in Operation Enduring Freedom Against Taliban & Al Qaeda
Formation of Kiwibank in 2001.
2000