Anzac Day

The Government will spend more than 80 million dollars and rush through the building of a National Memorial Park in Wellington in time for the Gallipoli centenary. Audio

Three years out from the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign, the planning in New Zealand for the anniversary is - in contrast to Australia - still in its early stages. Audio

Thousands of New Zealanders paid their respect to fallen soldiers and service people on ANZAC day, nearly one hundred years after the allies landed on the beaches of Gallipoli. Speaks to the Turkish… Audio

On Anzac Day 1916, the world's first Anzac ceremony was held on a rugged hillside overlooking the village of Tinui in the Wairarapa. Reverend Basil Ashcroft erected a wooden cross on the hill. It… Audio

In the dawn darkness of ANZAC day, a pipe band lead the parade of veterans, current soldiers and other troops past the thousands of onlookers at Wellington's cenotaph. Ana Tapiata talks to Puti… Audio

The volcanic ash cloud over Europe is expected to greatly affect Anzac Day commemmorations at Gallipoli - with New Zealanders and Australians in Europe unable to get there. Audio

A delegation to Gallipoli is about to leave after faults were found on both the Air Force jet they were to fly on and another military plane sent to replace it. Audio

The Returned and Services Association is urging those wanting to visit the site to perhaps go some other time. Audio

Richard Nunns on his forthcoming trip to Gallipoli and living with Parkinson's disease. Audio

An Australian historian is recommending tourist numbers to Gallipoli are capped, to stop further irreparable damage to the site. Audio