Defence Force
Bugle Stories 5: Shrapnel torn
The shrapnel torn bugle lives at the National Army Museum in Waiouru. It tells us a sad story about a family wondering how their boy is faring on the other side of the world, about death and about the… Audio
Defence chief mindful of parallels between Gallipoli and Iraq
On a military front, the centenary commemorations of the Gallipoli landings come as New Zealand troops leave again for the Middle East, this time Iraq. Audio
Two days out from Anzac Day frantic prep at Gallipoli
With just two days to go before Anzac Day, preparations at Gallipoli are in full swing. Ten thousand New Zealanders and Australians will attend the Dawn Service, followed by an Australian service at… Audio
Fifty year tradition ends for band
The 7 Battalion Reserve Army band won't be playing at Wellington's ANZAC dawn service this year. It's the end of a 50 year tradition. We talk to bandmaster Rick Herderson about what that means to the… Audio
100 year old Biscuit - Bruce Gatward-Cook
Bruce Gatward-Cook talks about the not-so-tasty and very hard biscuit his grandfather brought back from WW1 Audio
Akl Museum prepares for 1000's at anniversary Dawn Service
In two days time, the Auckland War Memorial Museum will host tens of thousands of people for the country's biggest Dawn Service. Audio
Labour says paper reveals case for Iraq deployment weak
The Labour Party says a newly released Cabinet paper reveals how weak the case is to send troops to Iraq. Audio
NZ troops on way to Iraq
It's now been confirmed New Zealand troops have left for the first leg of their deployment to Iraq. Audio
Tony Abbott, has evoked images of the Anzac campaign
Tony Abbott, has evoked images of the Anzac campaign in Turkey, when talking about Australia and New Zealand's joint training mission in to Iraq Audio
Abbott evokes image of Anzacs as troops go to Iraq.
The Australian Prime Minister has evoked the image of the Anzacs as he justified Australia and New Zealand sending troops to Iraq. Audio
Family make journey to honour brothers who fought at Gallipoli
For two Auckland sisters, this year's Gallipoli anniversary will take them back to where two family brothers fought 100 years ago. Audio
Communicable diseases took enormous toll on troops at Gallipoli
A new Australian study suggests diseases, particularly gastrointestinal ailments, took as much of a toll on Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli as their Turkish adversaries. Audio
ANZAC exhibitions open in Wellington
Towering brick columns, replica trenches and heavy artillery are on display in Wellington to bring the experience of Anzac soldiers who fought in Gallipoli 100 years ago to the present. Audio
NZDF prepares for ANZAC services on the Western Front
Contingents from the New Zealand Defence Force are heading off to sites in the Western Front this weekend, to travel in the footsteps of the Anzacs. Audio
LAV deploment numbers miniscule
The spending habits of the Defence Force have been questioned, as new figures reveal just a fraction of its light armoured vehicles fleet has ever seen action. Audio
Phil Goff says NZ troops heading to Iraq
The Labour MP and former Defence Minister Phil Goff says 20 New Zealand troops are part of the advance party leaving from Brisbane for Iraq today. Audio
Australia to send extra troops to Iraq
Australia is sending another another 330 troops to Iraq, which will begin heading to the Middle East tomorrow as part of its joint deployment with New Zealand. Audio
Iraq contingent leaves for military excercise in Australia
120 soldiers and support staff left for Brisbane this morning to prepare for their mission with Australian troops in Iraq. Audio
