With the sudden death of John Ballance on 27 April the 13 years of Richard Seddon as prime minister begins.

On 28 November New Zealand women become the first in the world to vote in a national election.

The Liberal Party is re-elected on 28 November and begins the 12th New Zealand Parliament.

Tim O'Connor (in the Shot Put) is the first New Zealander to win an event.

The hammer throw is held for the first time at a New Zealand National Championships.