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In June 1984, a drunk Robert Muldoon surprised many by calling a snap election to be held in one month's time on July 14.
The Former PM believed he could catch the unprepared opposition Labour Party off guard, but instead, his gamble backfired, resulting in a substantial defeat for the National Party.
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The Former PM believed he could catch the unprepared opposition Labour Party off guard, but instead, his gamble backfired, resulting in a substantial defeat for the National Party.
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Check out The Story I’ll Never Forget ???? https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL25DpcVTe-bTsZ9hZRhMqADQaQ1Tb2mKe&si=I0eZYgC3Hl1JUMv3
Watch more John Campbell in-depth ????https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL25DpcVTe-bQrvD93ZFXQPmbupmU1Y5tW&si=DspZfaO1iaBqNNhx
Watch highlights from the 1News Archives ???? https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL25DpcVTe-bQjbfB_h1TRTKNQPjmY5UB5&si=KepNjhuWDz0_WXyI
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This is the official channel of TVNZ's 1News, where we deliver and explain the news that matters to Aotearoa New Zealand. Featuring news and current affairs reports from 1News, Seven Sharp, Breakfast, Q+A, Fair Go and Sunday.
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