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Which famous tour did Muldoon refuse to stop, leading to civil unrest in 1981?

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In 1981, Prime Minister Robert Muldoon refused to stop the Springbok rugby tour of New Zealand. This led to civil unrest in the country. The Springboks were a South African rugby union team that was banned from playing in New Zealand due to the country's apartheid policies. However, Muldoon allowed the team to tour, which sparked protests and demonstrations. The tour eventually ended in violence, with protesters clashing with police.
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