Events
- 2 May: The Waikato Times and Thames Valley Gazette begins publishing in Ngaruawahia. Initially it was produced three times a week. It moved to Hamilton in 1875 and became the Waikato Times. The paper, a daily since the late 19th century, continues to publish today.
- 4 September: The Bay of Plenty Times publishes its first issue. The Tauranga-based newspaper continues to publish today.
- 5 October" The Poverty Bay Standard begins publishing as a weekly newspaper in the Gisborne area. It increased its frequency over the next two years to become tri-weekly. It was later called the Gisborne Standard.
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