Wellington's 100-gun salute

One hundred gun shots echoed over Wellington today, marking the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI.

Soldiers wearing uniforms of the time marching onto Parliament Forecourt during the National Ceremony to mark the beginning of the First World War, Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Image 1 of 9: Soldiers wearing uniforms of the time marching onto Parliament Forecourt during the National Ceremony to mark the beginning of the First World War, Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell