Attack on Ōpepe - Roadside Stories

A military blunder by colonial forces at Ōpepe in 1869 led to a surprise attack by Māori prophet and rebel Te Kooti and his men. Most of the soldiers were killed before they could arm themselves, but several escaped -- including one who fled completely naked. Armed constabulary, Ōpepe, https://teara.govt.nz/en/volcanic-pla... Prophets and colonists -- New Zealand wars, https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/new-zea... Ngā poropiti -- Māori prophetic movements, https://teara.govt.nz/en/nga-poropiti... Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki, https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/... New Zealand Medal awarded to George Crosswell, https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo... — Roadside Stories are a series of audio guides to places of interest on major road trips in New Zealand. Each guide tells the story of an attraction along the way -- its people, its history, its cultural and natural significance.