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Anzac commemorations poignant after Christchurch attacks
A veteran's daughter who attended two Anzac Day services in Auckland today says it was very poignant this year, following the Christchurch terror attacks.
Thousands attend Anzac Day services
Thousands of people have attended Dawn Services around the country to honour all those who have served in conflict overseas.
Warning before Anzac Day service
In the wake of the mosque attacks, Christchurch's Anzac Day citizens' service began with a warning of safety.
Girl's biscuits capture flavour of Anzac Day
Christchurch's younger generation is showing its appreciation for those who have served their country, with one seven-year-old baking Anzac cookies for local veterans.
Paris Peace Conference 100 years on
For six months Paris in 1919 was the capital of the world,” said Professor Margaret Macmillan in her book The Peacemakers. Audio
For King and Other Countries
Military historian Professor Glyn Harper has a new book out as well - it's called For King and Other Countries and focuses on the New Zealanders who served outside the New Zealand forces in the first… Audio, Gallery
The Pioneer Battalion in WW1
At the beginning of the First World War maori involvement in the NZ military forces was limited and there was robust debate about whether maori should serve in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Audio, Gallery
Veterans praise government funds earmarked to provide better support
Veterans say they aren't always the first to put their hands up for help, but extra government funds will provide much-needed services.
ANZAC Dawn Service 2019
Phillipa Tolley commentates the ANZAC Day Dawn service live from Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. Audio
Looking ahead to ANZAC Day
National President of the New Zealand Returned and Services Association Barry Clark joins us. Audio
Bronze wreaths stolen off Ngaruawahia's cenotaph
A vandalism attack on Ngāruawāhia's cenotaph, which resulted in two bronze wreaths being stolen, won't be repaired in time for tomorrow's Anzac Day service. Audio
What does Anzac Day mean in 2019?
On the eve of Anzac Day, the panel ponders whether the meaning of a commemorative day can change over time. Audio
Armed police to be deployed at Anzac Day services
Police say that while there's no specific threat to Anzac Day on Thursday, security will be tight.
Ngā Taonga Sound Archives: early Anzac Days
In today's visit to the sound archives of Nga Taonga Sound & Vision, Sarah Johnston is going to take us back to Anzac Day in the earlier years of the 20th century, when it was all about the original… Video, Audio, Gallery
The myths and mythology of the Anzac Biscuit
Butter, golden syrup and coconut are key ingredients of the quintessential Anzac biscuit - but also key to debunking some of the myths surrounding its origin. Audio
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Reflections on Gallipoli
Stories and studies of war – a collection of interviews exploring the Gallipoli story from a variety of perspectives.
A century since Chunuk Bair
Marking the 100th anniversary of the battle at Chunuk Bair.
The conscientious objectors
Opposition to compulsory military training and conscription in New Zealand history.
Farthest Flung, Holding Tight
New Zealand, Empire and the Threat of War 1913-1914
Glory in their eyes
For many New Zealanders, Gallipoli was to be the biggest adventure of their lives. One that would cost many of them their lives.
World War One: Up Close and Personal
Events of 100 years ago are brought to vivid life by sound.
An Outbreak of War Commemorations
What is actually being commemorated in the ceremonies to mark WWI and are memories merging with myth.
The War Poets
A panel discussion about the poetry of the First World War.
Dispatches from The Front
Literary commentators Kate Camp, Harry Ricketts, Jane Stafford and Kate Hunter look at literature from the front lines.
WWI Book Club - Contemporary books
A panel discussion about contemporary literature dealing with the First World War.
Spectrum at War
First World War treasures from deep in the archives of Spectrum.
Farewell Zealandia
A musical record of people’s hopes and fears, sense of duty, loss and remembrance.
Archival audio supplied by Nga Taonga Sound and Vision.
