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palmer resigns just bfore the general election, which was won by the national party
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of maories MPs rises fom 6 to15.
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Jenny Shipley became New Zealands frist women prime minister
After the leadership challenge and Bolgar resigns. -
new zealand troops join the UN peacekeeping force in east timor
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hellen clark bcomes prime minister
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Helen Clark apologises to Samoa for poor treatment of its citizens in colonial times
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Helen Clark wins second term as prime minister
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Police arrest 17 people in anti-terror raids.
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economy goes into recession for first time since 98
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6.3 magnitude earthquake rattles north island of new zealand