Events
- 2 January: The Auckland Independent ceases publishing. It began in 1859.
- 6 January: The Marlborough Press publishes its first issue. The paper continues until 1948.
- 8 January: Julius von Haast begins his journey of exploration of the West Coast.
- 17 March: The assault on Te Kohia pā marks the beginning of the First Taranaki War.
- 28 March: Battle of Waireka.
- 27 June: The battle of Puketakauere is a major setback for Imperial forces.
- 28 December: Imperial forces capture Matarikoriko Pā, near Waitara.
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- The Nelson Advertiser is a short-lived newspaper in the Nelson, New Zealand area.
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