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Memorial to tragedy brings two communities together

The underwater shipwreck of the SS Ventnor, which sank off New Zealand's northern coast

The underwater shipwreck of the SS Ventnor, which sank off New Zealand's northern coast Source: AAP

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A 119 year old shipwreck has formed a unique bond between New Zealand's Maori and Chinese communities.

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