A spat over whether Dannevirke (New Zealand) should retain its Scandinavian heritage could see the axe fall on its Viking icon.

Opponents say portraying a warrior race renowned for pillaging, looting, and carrying off women would be culturally insensitive and would distort the history of the town.

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